Portrait of a Lady on Fire w/ Nova Jones - ViP ep021
Episode description
Today Nova Jones joins ViP to discuss Portrait of a Lady on Fire by Celine Sciamma. We also discuss new Oscar rules, how the film compares to 18th century painting, and feminism throughout the ages.
Timestamps below:
1- 0:55 Pretentious
2- 3:10 Against Parasite
3- 6:22 Oscars
4- 15:23 Spoilers
5- 15:39 Cast and performances
6- 19:46 Pacing
7- 21:04 Cinematography/painterly style
8- 26:45 Guiding the eye
9- 28:39 Abortion scene
10- 35:08 Music
11- 39:48 Fire metaphors
12- 42:08 Who on fire?
13- 44:23 White dress/orpheus and euridice
14- 47:10 Generation strife
15- 50:21 Duality of female life
16- 51:49 Impending tragedy
17- 54:25 Hadestown
18- 56:05 Why we cry
19- 59:09 Love, spit, and nudity
20- 1:01:13 Period talk
21- 1:02:32 Could it work straight style?
22- 1:05:41 A familiar face
23- 1:06:33 Working with your ex
24- 1:09:27 The fifth lead