Ep 327: “Before Midnight” (2013) Love in the Forties, Life After Divorce, and Maybe a Greek Tragedy
In this episode of Midday Movies, hosts Laura and Stephen wrap up their deep dive into Richard Linklater's Before Trilogy with the emotionally charged film, Before Midnight. Set nine years after the events of Before Sunset, we find Jesse and Celine navigating the complexities of parenthood with twins and a challenging custody arrangement with Jesse's ex-wife. As they spend a summer in Greece, the land steeped in myth and tragedy, the couple confronts the realities of love, time, and the weight of responsibilities that threaten to unravel their bond.
Laura and Stephen explore the film's…
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