Ep. 005 - “Highest 2 Lowest”: skip it, and Watch “High and Low” Instead
In Spike Lee’s fifth collaboration with Denzel Washington, Highest 2 Lowest, A$AP Rocky delivers a memorable performance in a forgettable movie. In this episode, Benji and Luke are joined by Inga Laurent to describe why Highest 2 Lowest is a disappointing “reimagining” of Akira Kurosawa’s 1963 masterpiece, High and Low, despite a promising premise and a few great performances. We dive into many of the contentious creative choices, including the loudly mixed musical score, product placement, and insurance company mascots.
a podcast connecting social, political, or cultural moments with moments from our favorite movies and tV showS.
Hosted by Benji Wade and Luke Baumgarten
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