In this episode of the ‘It’s Tom-plicated: Tom Holland Film Podcast,’ hosts Alex Marcus and Manish Mathur delve into Tom Holland’s second ever film performance in the 2013 film How I Live Now, starring Saoirse Ronan and George MacKay.
They discuss the film’s controversial themes, including the problematic cousin romance and the abrupt shift from bucolic life to apocalyptic chaos. The episode covers general thoughts, critical reception, what Zendaya might think, most emotional moments, important collaborators, classic film pairings, and whether Tom Holland’s talents were well-used. Highlights include critiques of the film’s world-building and narrative coherence, as well as its curious decision-making regarding character dynamics.
They will be back in two weeks to discuss 2014’s Locke, currently streaming on VOD and tubi.
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Podcast artwork courtesy of Rohitha Brahmandam.
