F1 vs Rush? Which is better Formula One movie? (Blind Spot Project Podcast 18) with Manda #f1movie

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Film critics Rachel and Amanda debate which is better: the new blockbuster F1 or the acclaimed 2013 racing drama Rush.

The episode begins with hosts Rachel Wagner and Amanda introducing The Blind Spot Project, where they discuss popular movies they haven't seen. They set up a comparison between the new film F1, directed by Joseph Kosinski and starring Brad Pitt, and the 2013 film Rush, directed by Ron Howard. Rachel explains she enjoyed F1 because it fully embraces the formula of an underdog sports movie, with Brad Pitt's character as a clear underdog, and she found the racing sequences visceral and exciting. Amanda counters that F1 lacked emotional resonance for her due to insufficient character development and depth in the relationships, particularly between Pitt and Damson Idris's characters. The conversation shifts to Rush, which they describe as a sports biopic focusing on the rivalry between James Hunt (Chris Hemsworth) and Niki Lauda (Daniel Brühl). They note Rush spends less time on racing and more on character drama, including Lauda's severe accident and recovery. Both hosts agree Ford v Ferrari is a superior racing film that successfully blends character development with thrilling racing action. They touch on other racing films like Days of Thunder, Grand Turismo, and the poorly received Ferrari movie. The episode includes sponsor reads for SoFi loans and the Hallmarkies merch store, along with calls to action for Patreon support and audience engagement. They conclude by revealing next month's Blind Spot pick, The Bell, Book and Candle.

As heard by us

A loose, candid comparison that keeps returning to the racing.

Rachel Wagner and Amanda use The Blind Spot Project to line up 2013's Rush with the new theatrical Formula One release, and the episode settles comfortably into a conversational compare-and-contrast.

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Why you'd press play

You get Rush, F1, and a chat that keeps drifting back to the track.

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