Movie News

Let’s Discuss High Fidelity: Zoë Kravitz Updates a John Cusack Movie That Featured Her Mom, Lisa Bonet (Podcast)

Published by
Tim Molloy

Zoë Kravitz might be the single best person on earth to star in Hulu’s High Fidelity, an update of the John Cusack movie of the same name: Her mom, Lisa Bonet, was one of the stars of that film, based on a Nick Hornby novel, also called High Fidelity.

Every week on the Low Key Podcast, Aaron Lanton, Keith Dennie and me talk about pop culture moments we think others may have missed. This week, we talk about whether we’re willing to commit to High Fidelity.

Let’s put it this way: Keith fell for the show on Valentine’s Day, and his feelings are still going strong.

You’ve probably gathered that High Fidelity lends itself to adaptation. The novel, released in 1995, was set in London, and featured a record store owner named Rob, reeling from a breakup. The movie, released in 2000, was set in Chicago and featured a record store owner named Rob (Cusack), reeling from a breakup. And now the show, released this past Valentine’s Day, is set in New York and features a record store owner named Rob, reeling from a breakup.

Except now Rob is a biracial woman, and record stores are more nostalgia dens than thriving Gen X businesses. And unlike the previous Robs, she’s dated both women and men.

But all three Robs love lists, and obsess over their Top 5 worst breakups to figure out what’s wrong with the common denominator in all those relationships: Rob.

You can listen right here:

Or on the podcasting app that brings you the most delight:

Apple

Spotify

Pippa

Player FM

Somehow we were so caught up in High Fidelity that we never got into talking about Zoë Kravitz being the next Catwoman, despite our unhealthy obsession with Batman.

If you enjoy this episode, by all means let us know with a review on Apple, or say something on Instagram, where we go by @LowKeyPod.

High Fidelity is now streaming on Hulu.

 

Tim Molloy

Recent Posts

  • Movie News

11 Jaw-Dropping Pixar Jokes That Are 100% for Adults

Here are 10 jaw-dropping Pixar jokes clearly aimed at moms and dads and grandparents, not…

30 mins ago
  • Movie News

Marlon Wayans: Weinsteins ‘Raped’ Us Over Scary Movie Franchise

Marlon Wayans says producers Bob and Harvey Weinstein "raped" him and his family out of…

1 hour ago
  • Movie News

10 Mob Movie Slang Terms Explained

These 10 mob movie slang terms will be familiar only to true fans of gangster…

1 day ago
  • Gallery

13 Actors Who Quit When They Were on Top

These actors quit while they were on top, following the old showbiz rule: Leave 'em…

2 days ago
  • Gallery

13 Jaw-Dropping SNL Moments Across Nearly 50 Years of Saturday Night Live

As Shane Gillis prepares to his Saturday Night Live — which once fired him before…

2 days ago
  • Gallery

12 Old Scary Movies That Are Still Terrifying Today

Some old scary movies don't feel scary anymore. Here are 12 exceptions.

3 days ago