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Do Sandra Bullock and her team work for this Ocean’s spinoff? Can Gary Ross bring the Soderbergh magic? Why does the film feel a bit more lackluster? Tune in to this week’s show to hear our thoughts on this and more!

Show Notes

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Steven Soderbergh never wanted to return to the helm for the Ocean’s franchise, but he was more than happy to get behind any future films, so when Warner Bros. said they wanted to return to the franchise with an all-woman cast in a spin-off, he signed on board as producer. Gary Ross and Olivia Milch were hired to write the script and Ross to direct, and with that, Ocean’s Eight was born. But will Ross and Milch be able to capture the fun and unbelievable heists that Soderbergh did in his original trilogy? Join us – Pete Wright and Andy Nelson – as we aim to find out as we wrap up the Ocean’s series with Ross’ 2018 film Ocean’s Eight.

We talk about how this film fits in the franchise and how well it works as part of that universe. We look at the struggles we have with the story and particular elements of the heist, which is particularly frustrating because we largely love the characters so much. We discuss the actresses playing the team, from Sandra Bullock and Cate Blanchett through to Awkwafina and Rihanna, and look at what they’re each bringing to the table. We debate if Helena Bonham Carter is playing too many crazy roles but revel in what she’s doing here. We try to figure out if this was an original script or based on a different property. And we go through what Ross is doing here as director and wonder if he’s just not bringing enough fun to the film, which is already struggling with a weaker script and diminishing what Soderbergh had created.

It’s still a fun film and feels a part of the franchise, even if it’s a blander entry. That being said, we have a great conversation about it so check it out then tune in! The Next Reel – when the movie ends, our conversation begins.

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Creators and Guests

Host
Andy Nelson
With over 25 years of experience in film, television, and commercial production, Andy has cultivated an enduring passion for storytelling in all its forms. His enthusiasm for the craft began in his youth when he and his friends started making their own movies in grade school. After studying film at the University of Colorado Boulder, Andy wrote, directed, and produced several short films while also producing indie features like Netherbeast Incorporated and Ambush at Dark Canyon. Andy has been on the production team for award-winning documentaries such as The Imposter and The Joe Show, as well as TV shows like Investigation Discovery’s Deadly Dentists and Nat Geo’s Inside the Hunt for the Boston Bombers. Over a decade ago, he started podcasting with Pete and immediately embraced the medium. Now, as a partner at TruStory FM, Andy looks forward to more storytelling through their wide variety of shows. Throughout his career, Andy has passed on his knowledge by teaching young minds the crafts of screenwriting, producing, editing, and podcasting. Outside of work, Andy is a family man who enjoys a good martini, a cold beer, a nice cup o’ joe. And always, of course, a great movie.
Host
Pete Wright
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