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Blair Braverman's SMALL GAME (279 pp., Ecco, $27.99) uses a ''Survivor''-type reality show called ''Civilization'' to pose questions about authenticity, competition and resilience. Unfortunately, the novel often encounters the same [...]

The article discusses Sofia Coppola's new film "Priscilla" and the themes of youth, identity, and the dark side of fame. It explores how the film portrays the life of Priscilla Presley during her relationship with her husband Elvis Presley, and how it addresses issues of power dynamics, isolation, and personal transformation.

The article focuses on the unconventional and surreal nature of the 1971 film "A Severed Head," based on Iris Murdoch's novel, highlighting its distinct weirdness amid changing sexual norms. Topics include the film's exploration of complex relationships and emotional detachment, Ian Holm's compelling performance, and the comparison of its themes to other works, such as Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, emphasizing its underlying tensions and societal critique.

The article focuses on David Lynch's film "Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me" which is an unrelenting scream, and audiences were largely baffled. It mentions #MeToo movement on how its distinctive sense of dread was conjured and Mary Sweeney, a director, writer, producer and long-time collaborator of Lynch who worked as an editor on the film. It also mentions film was dealt with in a graphic way that was quite disturbing, and it was almost gothic in the depiction of her suffering.

The article analyzes the 1964 short story "The Swimmer" by John Cheever. Topics discussed include similarities between the short story and Emma Cline's novel "The Guest," how Cheever took the character Neddy Merrill's disorientation and sense of dislocation to the conclusion that time passes quickly, and the few adaptations of Cheever's works.

An interview Cailee Spaeny actress is presented. She discusses her career and landing the role of Priscilla Presley in Sofia Coppola's film "Priscilla." She talks about how she got the part without auditioning, her meetings with Priscilla Presley, the challenges of portraying the character, and her admiration for Sofia Coppola's work, particularly "The Virgin Suicides."

The article presents the discussion on film podcast You Must Remember This including producer, production designer, and screenwriter.