This week on The Cinedicate, Armand welcomes Hector from Reshoot to break down A24’s latest oddball gem, Friendship. From cringe-worthy social misfires to the secret struggles of forming adult friendships, they dive deep into male loneliness, vulnerability, and the awkward hilarity that comes with trying to make new connections. Get ready for honest laughs, heartfelt moments, pop culture tangents, and a reminder that sometimes, being the weird friend is exactly what makes life interesting.

What to expect from the episode:

• A hilarious and thoughtful deep dive into A24’s new comedy Friendship, with an in-depth plot breakdown and discussion of the film’s uniquely cringey, awkward humor
• Open, insightful conversation about male loneliness, vulnerability, and the challenges of adult friendships, especially for men
• Tangents into personal anecdotes, neurodivergence, and comedy as catharsis, peppered with recommendations for related shows like Nathan For You and Peep Show

Episode Chapters:

00:00 Intro, initial impressions of “Friendship”

02:56 Cringe comedy appreciation

04:26 Full plot summary of “Friendship” (with spoilers)

10:15 Craig Waterman’s character analysis — anxiety, dependency, and social awkwardness

14:37 Neurodivergence, male loneliness, and difficulty forming adult friendships

18:48 Toxic masculinity, vulnerability, and toupeés

24:42 Why Craig’s awkwardness is painfully relatable

27:27 The Poopy Bandit story

31:22 How trauma affects emotional expression

34:06 Failed ayahuasca trip and absurd realism

36:14 Tim Robinson, Peep Show, and straight-faced delivery

41:45 Cringe humor in “Nathan for You”

47:21 A24’s revival of theatrical comedies

50:52 A24’s “The Materialists” and hopes for a rom-com resurgence

53:47 Off The Fence

57:21 Closing thoughts, personal movie experiences, and final laughs

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Listen to Hector on his podcast, ReShoot: An Amateur's Guide to Gooder Film

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