This podcast series is a film discussion and review of new blockbusters, a new release, and a featured film of the week. On this episode of the Reel Ramble, host Isabel Wright discusses the new A24 film, “Pearl,” with film friend Cam Hurley. 

“Pearl” follows Pearl in her small countryside upbringing as a serial killer balancing her family issues and her lifelong goal to make it big in Hollywood.  The film stars Mia Goth as Pearl and is directed by Ti West. This film is a thrasher prequel to the horror film X, which came out earlier this year.

The film featured in this episode is "The Bling Ring," which came out in 2013. The film, based on a true story, encapsulates the feeling of being a teen in the 2010s and the thirst for daring adventure. The movie follows a normal teenage friend group, starring Emma Watson and "American Horror Story" actress Taissa Farmiga, in their rampage of clubbing and cleverly robbing and flipping celebrities' homes. The film contains many popular 2010's nostalgia to it including the soundtrack starring M.I.A. and Azealia Banks, and its frequent cameos from popular celebrities like Paris Hilton.

Music Used:

Pearl Main Titles- Tyler Bates, Timothy Williams

Bad Girls- M.I.A.

Social Media/Plugs:

Isabel Wright (Instagram): @isabels.lens

Letterboxd Accounts:

Isabel Wright: @lil1zzyvert

Cam Hurley: @camhurley