This week we discuss two films starring Nicole Kidman in two extremely different roles.

The first is Birth (2004), Jonathan Glazer’s second feature and follow-up to Sexy Beast. In the film, a widow meets a ten-year-old boy who claims to be the reincarnation of her dead husband, leading to more than a few uncomfortable moments.

The second is Destroyer (2018), directed by Karyn Kusama and starring Nicole Kidman as you’ve never seen her before. Kidman earned a Golden Globe nomination for her performance as Detective Erin Bell.

Timestamps

Birth (00:09:30)

Destroyer (00:43:10)

Links

Justwatch.com – streaming and rental links

https://www.justwatch.com

Safdie Brothers / Paul Thomas Anderson A24 Podcast

https://a24films.com/notes/2019/12/seduce-and-destroy-with-josh-safdie-benny-safdie-and-paul-thomas-anderson

Vickers Tactical YouTube – Larry at the movies

https://www.youtube.com/c/VickersTacticalLAV