Today on the podcast we take a look at two films that explore similar concepts but in very different ways. Vivarium (2019) directed by Lorcan Finnegan and Palm Springs (2020) directed by Max Barbakow. On the surface these films couldn't be more different, but if we look closer we can see a similar theme of young adults struggling with the anxiety of settling down and feeling trapped in the boredom of everyday life.

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