ROSEBUSH PRUNING — Riley Keough eats the rich (and survives MAD MAX)
Summary
Riley Keough joins the MUBI Podcast to discuss her new satirical film about a dysfunctional, wealthy family in Spain. She reflects on her career trajectory, from modeling to acting in Mad Max: Fury Road, where she met her husband. The conversation covers her creative process, the spontaneous filming style of her latest project, and balancing family life with an adventurous artistic career.
Topics discussed
Intro: Fake moles and Rosebush Pruning plot summary
Riley Keough's career and early writing interests
Moulin Rouge and the spark for filmmaking
Modeling, adventure, and the nomadic actor lifestyle
Balancing family life with artistic ambition
Satirizing wealthy, vapid characters in Rosebush Pruning
Spontaneous acting and the 'blind father' scene
The scripted one-chord song and character relatability
Mad Max Fury Road: Stunts, romance, and set culture
Outro: Mubi Season 12 preview and credits
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