#1059: The Drama: A Split Decision | ’40s Madness Elite 8
Adam and Josh review The Drama, Kristoffer Borgli’s provocative relationship experiment starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, and split on whether its formal games around perception, narrative, and moral judgment deepen the emotional stakes. They then break down the Elite 8 matchups in ’40s Madness and size up what’s left of the bracket.
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ADDITIONAL INFO:
Films discussed or referenced:
• The Drama — directed by Kristoffer Borgli
• Dream Scenario (2023) — Borgli’s previous film, referenced for comparison
• The Lobster (2015) — cited as a high‑concept relationship experiment touchstone
’40s Madness:
• Filmspotting ’40s Madness bracket & voting: filmspottingmadness.com
• Elite 8 matchups discussed:
– Casablanca vs. Brief Encounter
– Double Indemnity vs. The Third Man
– Citizen Kane vs. His Girl Friday
– It’s a Wonderful Life vs. The Red Shoes
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