Matt and I began what was a fantastic and rewarding year of podcasting by talking about Where the Wild Things Are, which is about a child. We end 2021 by talking about Phantom Thread, which is also about a child. This child happens to be played by Daniel Day-Lewis.

Why is Phantom Thread such a darling of critics and Film Bros? What does its portrayal of co-dependence and the struggle for power in a toxic relationship ultimately add up to? A romance? A comedy? A drama?

This film also features 3 powerhouse characters. Which one did we find ourselves rooting for? Strong disagreement ensues.