By The Bold Staff Featured Podcasts November 28, 2022

The Bold on the Big Screen: Episode 3

Tàr, directed by Todd Field, hit the big screen on October 7th of this year. Starring Cate Blanchett in the titular role, this films tells the story of Lydia Tàr, a renowned conductor and composer just days away from a career defining performance. However, Lydia Tàr’s precious facade begins to fade once her suspicious and harmful behavior towards many of her protege’s is unveiled.

In this episode, Tornquist and Nichols, discuss what makes this movie so unique, dissect the character of Lydia Tàr, and examine the way the film covers the reality of the relationship of celebrity and media.