Podcast episodes discussing Past Lives

Celine Song, Past Lives, My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 & The Nun 2 poster

Mark and Simon are finally back on land, having abandoned their canalboat somewhere near Slough, and, more importantly, Celine Song is in the studio to discuss her soulful debut feature ‘Past Lives’. The film is her directorial debut, and sees two deeply connected childhood friends reunited for one fateful week as they confront destiny, love and the choices that make a life. Plus, Mark reviews two new sequels, ‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3’, the Portokalos gang’s latest outing directed by lead actress Nia Vardalos; and ‘The Nun 2’, which sees Sister Irene once again come face to face with the demonic force that plagued her four years ago. The Box Office Top 10 and What’s On are covered as always. Time Codes (relevant only for the Vanguard - who are ad-free!): 13:02 My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 Review 22:33 Box Office Top Ten 40:54 Celine Song Interview 57:13 Past Lives Review 01:03:17 Laughter Lift 01:07:52 The Nun 2 01:14:32 What's On You can contact the show by emailing correspondence@kermodeandmayo.com or you can find us on social media, @KermodeandMayo EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/take Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! A Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us @sonypodcasts To advertise on this show contact: podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

83 mins • Sep 8
Film Junk Podcast Episode #908: Past Lives poster

0:00 - Intro 17:50 - Review: Past Lives 55:48 - Other Stuff We Watched: You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah, Ford v Ferrari, The YouTube Effect, One False Move, Meg 2: The Trench, The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Telemarketers 1:26:30 - This Week on DVD, Blu-ray and VOD 1:34:43 - Outro  

96 mins • Aug 30
Asteroid City, Past Lives poster

The space race and method acting collide in Wes Anderson’s '50s-set ASTEROID CITY, and former sweethearts reunite in Celine Song’s acclaimed debut PAST LIVES. -Review: “Asteroid City” (01:42) -Notes (38:21) -Massacre Theatre (40:30) -Review: “Past Lives” (47:42) (Times may not be precise with ads) Promo: FACTORMEALS.com/filmspotting50 and use code filmspotting50 to get 50% off your first box. Feedback: Email us at feedback@filmspotting.net. Ask Us Anything and we might answer your question in bonus content. Support us: -Join the Filmspotting Family for bonus episodes and complete archive access. http://filmspottingfamily.com -T-shirts (and more) on sale at the Filmspotting Shop. https://filmspotting.net/shop Contact us: https://twitter.com/filmspotting https://facebook.com/filmspotting https://letterboxd.com/filmspotting https://twitter.com/larsenonfilm https://facebook.com/larsenonfilm https://letterboxd.com/larsenonfilm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

74 mins • Jun 23
'Past Lives,' the Start of Oscar Season, and the Top Five Most Romantic Movies of All Time poster

Sean and Amanda dive deep into 'Past Lives,' one of the year's finest films and an extraordinary example of writing, directing, and acting in romantic storytelling (1:00). Then, they share their five favorite romantic films (58:00). Finally, Sean is joined by writer-director Celine Song to talk about her debut feature (1:18:00). Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins Guest: Celine Song Producers: Bobby Wagner and Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

120 mins • Jun 7

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Critic Nick De Semlyen
rated 10

...this romantic drama is a masterclass in slow, simmering storytelling. It will stay with you, maybe even into your next life.

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Critic Pat Brown
rated 8

Diverging from romances in which lovers are expected to move heaven, earth, and themselves in order to make a moment of love last forever, Past Lives asks us to embrace the changes that come with time.

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Critic Jacob Oller
rated 9

...a powerful and delicate debut, a beautiful necklace strung with crystalized memories.

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Critic Matt Maytum
rated 10

This is far too intimate a movie to feel like a play. So much depends on the micro-gestures: furtive glances, bathroom exchanges over toothbrushing, two hands almost touching on a handrail, all practically crackling with electricity.

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Critic Benjamin Lee
rated 8

...delicately sad romantic drama is a real achievement.

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Critic M.N. Miller
rated 9

A love story of jaw-dropping maturity.

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Critic David Ehrlich
rated 8

Greta Lee is absolutely miraculous in a fluid and tender love story about a Korean immigrant split between two men and herself.

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Critic Rafa Sales Ross
rated 8

...unravels as a marvel, cemented in a rare balance of wit and grief beautifully embodied by Magaro and Lee.

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Cast & Crew

Celine Song
Director
Celine Song
Writer
Choi Won-young
As Nora's Dad
Yoon Ji-hye
As Nora's Mom
Teo Yoo
As Hae Sung
Hwang Seung-eon
As Hae Sung's Girlfriend
John Magaro
As Arthur

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"Past Lives" is a romantic drama that explores the intersection of love, fate, and the choices that shape our lives. The film follows two childhood friends, Nora and Hae Sung, who are reunited in New York after 20 years apart. As they reconnect, they must confront the notions of destiny and the paths they've chosen to follow. Through their journey, they reflect on the past and wonder about the future, questioning what their relationship might be in a future life. The film is a poignant and thought-provoking exploration of love, identity, and the human experience.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Past Lives include All of Us Strangers, Something from Tiffany's, The Tearsmith, Priscilla, Love, Classified, The Greatest Hits.

When was Past Lives released in theaters? Toggle content

Past Lives was released in theaters on June 23, 2023.

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Past Lives was released for streaming on August 22, 2023.