There are things aboutTullythat cant be explained, only experienced.
You have to trust this.
No hints, no spoilers.
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And it is that.
But its also more.
But before the magic happens, the movie has some drudgery to introduce.
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Shes very, very vulnerable in this role, and she had to be, because thats the point.
And were just portraying a private moment that no one ever wants to be seen living.
But then, help arrives in the form of Tully.
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ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: As parents, my wife and both really enjoyedTully.
[Laughs]
The trenches, yes.
The front lines.CODY:Its a gnarly time in the life of a parent.
Didnt mean to, I was just enjoying the conversation.CODY:Oh, hey!
This is a movie about exactly that, though.
I have three kids.
Is that what they call it?
Yeah, thats right.CODY:I dont even know what the name of the organization is.
Thats how disconnected I am from that world.
But I dont think that the specific pressure to make Minion cupcakes is on dads.
One of thing thatyouhave that Marlodoesntis this creative, challenging work that consumes you so much.
As she goes on in this conversation with Tully, she kind of explains shes an office manager.
Kind of a soul-sucking job.
And I say Not at all!
And that doesnt entirely have to do with being a parent.
I know that feeling.
Everybody knows that feeling.
Whether youre succeeding or failing in life.
Later, theres a kind of Sisyphean grind.
Ive been thinking about it for the last year.
Theres something really lovely about not knowing whats happening and having that unveiled for you.
Theres a certain magic to it.
Do you guys have any plans for the future?
Thats my plan, God willing!
Knock wood!REITMAN:Its like weve been working together on this mutual diary for the last decade.
Itll have to be some virtual reality.CODY:[Laughs] It will be an immersive experience.
People will be talking at you from all angles!
