de Parthenope

de Black Sheep

In this episode, we dive into Paolo Sorrentino's Parthenope. For once, there’s no middle ground—just two completely different takes clashing in real time. There was no pre-discussion, no alignment, just raw reactions as we unpacked what this film is (or isn’t).

A part of Aflojack sees it as an ambitious attempt at a grand, meaningful project that somehow ends up delivering… nothing. Meanwhile, the other side argues that form over substance is the entire point, and maybe that’s where its brilliance lies.
Our biggest clash remains whether this movie is a black sheep, an underdog in some ways, or just an overhyped misstep. Tune in and judge for yourself.

lbx: @AFLOJACK - https://letterboxd.com/DeBlekSheep/
ig: @deblacksheepodcast - https://www.instagram.com/deblacksheepodcast/profilecard/?igsh=MTB6YzQ2cGluY2FocA==
tt: @aflojack - https://www.tiktok.com/@aflojack?_t=8rMV1S6JQVk&_r=1

บท

1. de Parthenope (00:00:00)

2. Introduction (00:00:15)

3. What is there to enjoy (00:01:39)

4. The other side of the coin (00:02:45)

5. Form over Substance (00:05:25)

6. The Italian "White Lotus"? (00:08:20)

7. The first Sorrentino Giril (00:09:50)

8. Surrealism or Sock value? (00:10:51)

9. Italian-ship always shines through (00:13:22)

10. Characters Ranking, Storylines and Thoughts (00:14:45)

11. Black Sheep Talk (00:22:53)