Elling (Episode 85) - Hot Date with Dan and Vicky

For episode 85 of Hot Date, Dan and Vicky take us to Scandinavia for the comedy Elling, starring Per Christian Ellefsen as the title character and Sven Nordin as his best frenemy Kjell.  Initially wary about their choice, our hosts found a lot to like in this gentle comedy from the performances of the two leads to the portrayal of the Norwegian social welfare system.   Dan and Vicky also discuss the things they've been watching recently including FX's What We Do in the Shadows, Netflix's The Umbrella Academy, Joe Dante's Matinee, Captain Marvel, Shoplifters, Burning and an extensive look at Jordan Peele's new horror film Us.    Dan gives us some insight into the Public Theater's Tempest Mobile Unit tour he's currently on and his visit to TAK Room, the very high end restaurant in NY's Hudson Yards.  And Vicky weighs in on her glorious weekend at home and her own visit to the Public to see Jake Gyllenhaal and Jim Sturridge in the play Sea Wall/A Life. There's Nor Way you should miss Hot Date 85: Elling.  Have a listen, leave us some feedback and visit our website hotdatepod.com.