Hung About….

Don’t Look Up
(Movie Review)
I. Self-Introduction (3-5 mins)
A. If possible, make a self-introduction curated specifically in
reference to the movie (will know more on how and whether to
pull this off after seeing the movie)
B. Initial Summary of what will be talked about this episode (e.g.
“Today we will be discussing one of the most controversial
movies in the 21st century, Don’t Look Up. Specifically, we will
be reviewing the film itself, its genre, cinematic elements,
symbolism, etc.”)

II. Don’t Look Up Introduction (3-5 minutes)

A. Summary (without spoilers)
B. Dystopian films set in the (mention the setting of the film. E.g.
“the film was set in 2059 when the world was in the brink of
extinction….. etc.”)

III. Genre (8 mins)

A. Mention that the film is a Fiction
B. Sub-Genre is Sci-Fi; specifically, dystopian
a. PURPOSE OF DYSTOPIAN FILMS: challenge readers to
think differently about current social and political
climates, and in some instances can even inspire action;
(which begs the question, did Don’t Look Up succeed in
its purpose? Hanging question; no need for speakers to
actually respond. This question will be brought up again
by the end of the podcast.)
C. Characteristics of Sci-Fi Dystopian Films (May gantong
elements ba sa film?)
a. Government Control (either no government or an
oppressive ruling body; e.g. hunger games, 1984 by
Orwell…etc.)
b. Environmental Destruction (often set in places that are
inhabitable, have been destroyed, or are preparing for
destruction… e.g. The Maze Runner)
c. Technological Control (technology is often depicted as a
controlling, omnipresent force and is often used as a fear-
 Hung About…. Don’t Look Up
(Movie Review)
mongering tactic; e.g. Brave New World by Aldous
Huxley)
d. Survival (oppressive powers and destruction in dystopian
worlds often leave the inhabitants to fend for themselves;
e.g. Lord of the Flies)
e. Loss of Individualism (How should the needs of society
as a whole compare to individual needs?; dangers of
conformity; e.g. 1984 George Orwell)

IV. Casting (5 mins)

A. Powerhouse Casting (e.g., Meryl Streep; J. Lawrence; Leo
DiCarpio…etc.)
B. Does the casting justify the needs of the film?
C. Is the casting too much?
D. Is there enough screen time for them? (basically, overall, OKAY
BA YUNG CASTING? Or may miscast?)
E. How’s the acting? Nadedeliver ba ng tama?

V. Symbolism/Subliminal Messages (5 mins)

A. Is the film ripe with subliminal messages/symbolisms?
B. What are some notable symbols used in the film?

VI. Film Comparisons (10 mins)

A. Ano pang films mo pwede ikumpara yung Don’t Look Up?
B. Melancholia – dir. LVT
C. Dr. Strangelove – dir. Kubrick
D. Articles say it’s like “Melancholia meets Dr. Strangelove”
E. Why is it being compared

VII. VERDICT: Did Don’t Look Up succeed in its purpose? (10 mins)
A. Based on your respective evaluations na ‘to.