What Vogue Editors Are Watching and Reading This Summer
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This episode of The Run-Thru with Vogue kicks off with hosts Chloe Mal and Choi Menotti discussing their recent travels. Choma shares her experience at the Louis Vuitton Resort Show in Barcelona, highlighting the architectural influence of Gaudi and the city's artistic atmosphere. She also recounts her visit to the Sagrada Familia, a stunning incomplete church designed by Gaudi. The conversation then shifts to Choma's Roman holiday weekend, where she enjoyed a private tour of the Coliseum, describing it as an unforgettable experience. Chloe shares her own weekend adventures, including a trip to Connecticut with her family and a visit to a friend's barbecue where they encountered baby goats. The hosts then transition into a discussion about the week's cultural highlights, including Angelina Jolie's appearance in stilettos, Sophia Richie's baby announcement, and Millie Bobby Brown's secret marriage. They also discuss the upcoming resort shows, with Choma revealing her upcoming trip to Scotland for the Dior show. The episode concludes with a lively conversation about summer culture recommendations, featuring Vogue's culture experts Taylor Androm, Haley Maitland, and Radica Sett. They share their favorite movies, TV shows, plays, and books to watch and read this summer, including "Anora," "The Substance," "Mad Max: Furyosa," "House of the Dragon," "The Bear," "Industry," "Bridgerton," "Blueprints," "Romeo and Juliet," "The God of the Woods," "Banel Nightmare," "Queenie," "We Are Lady Parts," "Deadpool Wolverine," "Inside Out 2," "Despicable Me 4," "Twisters," "Long Legs," "Maxine," and "Stereophonic." The experts also discuss the upcoming Tony Awards and the potential for a "Barbenheimer" equivalent this summer.
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Introduction and Sponsor Message
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Hosts' Travel Adventures
This Chapter features hosts Chloe Mal and Choi Menotti discussing their recent travels. Choma shares her experience at the Louis Vuitton Resort Show in Barcelona, highlighting the architectural influence of Gaudi and the city's artistic atmosphere. She also recounts her visit to the Sagrada Familia, a stunning incomplete church designed by Gaudi. Choma then shares her Roman holiday weekend, where she enjoyed a private tour of the Coliseum, describing it as an unforgettable experience. Chloe shares her own weekend adventures, including a trip to Connecticut with her family and a visit to a friend's barbecue where they encountered baby goats.
Summer Culture Recommendations
This Chapter features a lively conversation about summer culture recommendations, featuring Vogue's culture experts Taylor Androm, Haley Maitland, and Radica Sett. They share their favorite movies, TV shows, plays, and books to watch and read this summer, including "Anora," "The Substance," "Mad Max: Furyosa," "House of the Dragon," "The Bear," "Industry," "Bridgerton," "Blueprints," "Romeo and Juliet," "The God of the Woods," "Banel Nightmare," "Queenie," "We Are Lady Parts," "Deadpool Wolverine," "Inside Out 2," "Despicable Me 4," "Twisters," "Long Legs," "Maxine," and "Stereophonic." The experts also discuss the upcoming Tony Awards and the potential for a "Barbenheimer" equivalent this summer.
Keywords
Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton is a French luxury fashion house founded in 1854 by Louis Vuitton. Known for its iconic monogrammed canvas luggage, handbags, and accessories, the brand has expanded into ready-to-wear, shoes, jewelry, watches, and fragrances. Louis Vuitton is renowned for its craftsmanship, innovation, and association with high fashion and luxury.
Gaudi
Antoni Gaudí i Cornet was a Spanish architect known for his unique and highly ornamented style, characterized by organic forms, vibrant colors, and intricate details. His most famous works include the Sagrada Família in Barcelona, Park Güell, Casa Milà, and Casa Batlló. Gaudí's work is considered a major example of Catalan Modernism and Art Nouveau, and he is recognized as one of the most influential architects of the 20th century.
Sagrada Família
The Sagrada Família is a large Roman Catholic church in Barcelona, Spain, designed by Antoni Gaudí. Construction began in 1882 and is still ongoing, making it one of the most famous unfinished buildings in the world. The church is known for its intricate facades, soaring towers, and unique architectural style, which blends Gothic and Art Nouveau elements. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a major tourist attraction in Barcelona.
Coliseum
The Colosseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, is an ancient amphitheatre in Rome, Italy. Built in 80 AD, it was used for gladiatorial contests, public executions, animal hunts, and other public spectacles. The Colosseum is one of the most iconic landmarks in Rome and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a testament to the architectural and engineering prowess of the Roman Empire.
Cannes Film Festival
The Cannes Film Festival is an annual film festival held in Cannes, France. It is one of the most prestigious film festivals in the world, known for its competitive awards, red carpet events, and showcasing of new and acclaimed films. The festival is a major event in the international film industry and attracts filmmakers, actors, and critics from around the globe.
Mad Max: Fury Road
Mad Max: Fury Road is a 2015 action film directed by George Miller. It is the fourth installment in the Mad Max franchise, starring Tom Hardy as Max Rockatansky and Charlize Theron as Imperator Furiosa. The film is set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland and features intense action sequences, stunning visuals, and a strong female lead. It was critically acclaimed for its direction, action, and themes of feminism and environmentalism.
House of the Dragon
House of the Dragon is a fantasy drama television series created by George R.R. Martin and Ryan Condal. It is a prequel to the popular series Game of Thrones, set 200 years before the events of the original show. The series follows the history of House Targaryen, focusing on the Dance of the Dragons, a civil war that nearly destroyed the Targaryen dynasty. It features a cast of new characters and explores the origins of the dragons and the rise and fall of the Targaryen dynasty.
The Bear
The Bear is a comedy-drama television series created by Christopher Storer. It follows the story of Carmen "Carmy" Berzatto, a young chef who returns to Chicago to run his family's sandwich shop after his brother's suicide. The series explores themes of grief, family, and the pursuit of culinary excellence. It has been praised for its realistic portrayal of the restaurant industry, its compelling characters, and its emotional depth.
Barbenheimer
Barbenheimer is a term used to describe the simultaneous release of two highly anticipated films in July 2023: Barbie, a comedy-drama directed by Greta Gerwig, and Oppenheimer, a biographical drama directed by Christopher Nolan. The term has become a cultural phenomenon, with fans eagerly anticipating the release of both films and engaging in online discussions about the potential box office battle between the two.
Q&A
What are some of the key cultural highlights of the week discussed in this episode?
The hosts discuss Angelina Jolie's appearance in stilettos, Sophia Richie's baby announcement, and Millie Bobby Brown's secret marriage. They also mention the upcoming resort shows, with Choma revealing her upcoming trip to Scotland for the Dior show.
What are some of the must-see movies and TV shows to watch this summer, according to Vogue's culture experts?
The experts recommend "Anora," "The Substance," "Mad Max: Furyosa," "House of the Dragon," "The Bear," "Industry," "Bridgerton," "Blueprints," "Romeo and Juliet," "The God of the Woods," "Banel Nightmare," "Queenie," "We Are Lady Parts," "Deadpool Wolverine," "Inside Out 2," "Despicable Me 4," "Twisters," "Long Legs," "Maxine," and "Stereophonic."
What are some of the books that Vogue's culture experts recommend reading this summer?
The experts recommend "The God of the Woods" by Liz Moore and "Banel Nightmare" by Holly Butler.
What is the "Barbenheimer" phenomenon, and why is it significant?
Barbenheimer refers to the simultaneous release of two highly anticipated films in July 2023: Barbie, a comedy-drama directed by Greta Gerwig, and Oppenheimer, a biographical drama directed by Christopher Nolan. The term has become a cultural phenomenon, with fans eagerly anticipating the release of both films and engaging in online discussions about the potential box office battle between the two.
What are some of the reasons why the summer blockbuster season might be less exciting this year?
The experts discuss the disappointment of "Mad Max: Furyosa's" box office performance and the potential impact of the ongoing Hollywood strike on the release of new films. They also note that the upcoming releases of "Deadpool Wolverine," "Inside Out 2," and "Despicable Me 4" are likely to be successful but may not break any new ground in terms of originality.
Show Notes
Summer is almost here! Vogue’s culture experts Taylor Antrim, Radhika Seth, and Hayley Maitland join Chloe and Chioma to share all of the most anticipated movies, TV shows, books, and plays of the summer from the new season of The Bear to London’s Romeo & Juliet.
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