The Tree of Life (2012) / Glenmorangie The Original 10-Year Single Malt Scotch feat. Bilge Ebiri
Bob and Brad, along with guest Bilge Ebiri, delve into Terrence Malick's masterpiece, The Tree of Life. They explore the film's themes of grace and law, the cosmic and domestic narratives, and the emotional resonance of childhood memories. The conversation touches on the artistic experience of watching the film, the impact of memory, and the search for meaning and God. The hosts reflect on their personal journeys with the film, its significance in film criticism, and the complexities of parental relationships, ultimately celebrating the film's high artistic ambition and emotional depth.
Then, they revisit Glenmorangie "The Original" 10-Year single malt scotch, which marked the hosts' first foray into the world of single malts back in season 1. As they revisit this classic, affordable scotch, they note its value and availability for beginner scotch drinkers.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to The Tree of Life and Glenmorangie 10 Year
14:36 Brad Explains: The Plot of The Tree of Life
19:45 The Cosmic and Domestic Narrative
29:48The Evolution of Terrence Malick's Vision
01:06:21Transitioning to Whiskey Tasting
01:22:43 Performance Analysis: Brad Pitt and Jessica Chastain
01:29:59 Comparing Tree of Life and Interstellar
01:48:58 Let's Make It a Double: Film Pairings
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Bilge Ebiri
Film Critic, Editor at Vulture, Director of New Guy
Bilge Ebiri is one of the most respected voices in American film criticism. As a writer and editor for New York Magazine and Vulture, he brings both a scholar’s eye and a filmmaker’s soul to his reviews. A Yale-trained director whose feature film New Guy earned praise from The New York Times and Variety, Bilge has contributed essays to the Criterion Collection and written for The Village Voice, Rolling Stone, The Hollywood Reporter, and more. On Film & Whiskey, he’s helped decode Nolan’s prestige and Bond’s post-Cold War pivot—always with a pour of Bottled-in-Bond or a thoughtfully chosen rye.
