Green Book

Things you don't know about Green Book. A: Coral B: Rachel A: Hello everyone, welcome to today’s web program. It’s so happy to see you guys again and this is your old friend Coral. B: And this is Rachel on air. So it has been a month since we came back to school this semester, how’s everything going? A: Well since it’s just the beginning of this term, I guess we are not that nervous as the final time. And I just went to a wonderful movie called Green Book last weekend. B：Really? I’ve heard that it has won a good reputation. So how about making it our topic today? A: That’s sounds great. Let’s begin with the storyline of this movie first after a piece of music. A: In 1962, Tony "Tony Lip" Vallelonga, a tough bouncer, is looking for work when his nightclub is closed for renovations. The most promising offer turns out to be the driver for the African-American classical pianist Don Shirley for a concert tour into the Deep South states. B: Although hardly enthused at working for a black man, Tony accepts the job and they begin their trek armed with The Negro Motorist Green Book, a travel guide for safe travel through America's racial segregation. A: Together, the snobbishly erudite pianist and the crudely practical bouncer can barely get along with their clashing attitudes to life and ideals. B: However, as the disparate pair witness and endure America's appalling injustices on the road, they find a newfound respect for each other's talents and start to face them together. In doing so, they would nurture a friendship and understanding that would change both their lives. A: Based on true story of piano virtuoso, Don Shirley's road trip through the south during the 60's, the film pays tribute to his genius and courage as a black man who tries hard to soar above the ugliness of the times. B: The elegant trappings of his home and his success as a concert pianist leave him arrogantly cold and lonely, but his life begins to change when he hires Tony as his road trip driver. A: With a history as nightclub bouncer with Mafia connections in New York, Tony is the antithesis of Don's perfection and their evolving relationship on the road makes the movie soar above the ordinary and become magical. B: Viggo and Ali in the main roles are remarkable, and it's funny and endearing to watch them discard stereotypes and discover their mutual humanity. A: What I liked best is the movie teaches without preaching, it all unfolds through a myriad of natural moments between two great actors and a strong supporting cast.  B: The film has a lot of laugh out loud moments. Especially through the eccentric nature of both leads. Whether its Tony's hard headed but uncultured nature or Don's particularities , the chemistry between the two is really off the charts. A:  The film touches on many important concepts that still reverberate today, mainly in race relations and acceptance of sexuality. Farrelly and the real life son of Tony Lip do such a fine job writing a film that knows when to be funny and when to be serious. B:So much about this fantastic film today! It’s coming to the end of our program then. A:Yeah.So see you next time! B:See you. 播音：王珊 樊瑞雪 导播：雷婷婷