Argylle Cinemaholics

This week on Cinemaholics, Jon Negroni and Will Ashton discuss the film Argyle, a new spy action comedy directed by Matthew Vaughn and starring Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Rockwell, Bryan Cranston, Catherine O'Hara, Henry Cavill, Sofia Boutella, Dua Lipa, Ariana DeBose, John Cena, and Samuel L. Jackson. They delve into Vaughn's early career, his style, and the potential setup of a "Kingsman" cinematic universe. They also touch on the screenplay by Jason Fuchs and the audience reception of the film.

Argylle opened in theaters on February 2 through Universal Pictures and Apple Original Films.

Our intro music this week is “Ballin'” by Worldtraveller


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Discussion Points: 


Matthew Vaughn's early career and filmmaking style
A cinematic universe for Kingsman?
Jason Fuchs' previous screenwriting credits
The bonkers opening scene of Argylle
Analyzing the premise of the film and audience reception
The visuals and budget of Argylle, as well as its box office performance and marketing
Some of the mixed reactions to the film and general audience reception
Influences from Die Hard and Lethal Weapon
Comparison to The Lost City
Tonal inconsistencies and opinions on the "twist"
Chemistry between Bryce Dallas Howard and Sam Rockwell
The overall cast and issues with writing/characterization
Movie length and pacing
Positive aspects of the film
Bryce Dallas Howard's acting/directing career
Vaughn's depiction of female characters
The film's length and climax
Reactions from critics and audiences
Future releases from Apple Original Films
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