This week Sonny Bunch (The Bulwark), Alyssa Rosenberg (The Washington Post), and Peter Suderman (Reason) take a hard look at Scarlett Johansson’s suit against Disney alleging that the Mouse House’s dual VOD/theatrical strategy will cost her upwards of $50 million. Is this is a game-changing moment in the relationships between movie stars and studios? Or is she going to get steamrolled? Plus: the gang reviews The Green Knight, an amusingly weird indie flick of the sort that critics love and audiences generally do not. And make sure to check out our special bonus episode, in which Alyssa tries to convince Sonny and Peter to go see Stillwater.
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Scarlett Johansson Sues Disney: Can She Win?
This 'normal' Marvel fan is very much on Johansson's side. I believe I have a lot of company. I think Disney comes off looking way worse than she does. I'd wager the weight of public opinion will end up coming down on her side.
I haven't seen The Green Knight yet, but I look forward to it because I love the source material. From the trailer it reminded me a bit of a Darren Aronofsky movie in a good way.