‘High Fidelity’ Turns 20 + Nick Hornby Adaptations
Episode 155
Welcome to the arrested world of Nick Hornby. In the movie adaptations of his books, you’ll find man-children of all stripes, from John Cusack’s iconic role in “High Fidelity” (2000), Hugh Grant’s lovable cad in “About a Boy” (2002) and Ethan Hawke’s loser indie rocker in “Juliet, Naked” (2018). We dive into this overly witty but emotionally stunted category to celebrate and examine the 20th birthday of “High Fidelity” and preview our forthcoming podcast on the Hulu remake starring Zoë Kravitz. Be on the lookout!
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