#420 - The Whale - WatchThis W/RickRamos

<p><span style="font-size: 24pt;">Prison of the Self: Darren Aaronofsky's <em><strong>The Whale</strong></em></span></p> <p>On this week's episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos, Mr. Chavez & I continue our look at a series of challenging, polarizing, and (in some cases) critically-acclaimed films closing out 2022 and carrying us into 2023. This week we look at Brendan Fraser's return to the big screen in Darren Aaronofsky's <strong><em>The Whale</em></strong>. There is definitely greatness here, but there are also troubling and problematic (cinematic) elements to this film. We are not getting on a bandwagon our overlooking the attitudes and problems the public may have with this film, but are focusing - rather - on the qualities of telling a narrative centered around a morbidly obese man and all that that entails. </p> <p>There's a lot to unpack. Mr. Chavez and I do our best to come at the film with open-minds and balanced understanding. Take a listen as we dive into this moving and difficult film. </p> <p>Questions, Comments, Complaints, & Suggestions can be directed to <a href="mailto:gondoramos@yahoo.com">gondoramos@yahoo.com</a>. Many Thanks. </p>