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    ‘The Drama’ Is a Provocative but Necessary Conversation Starter

    April 15, 2026
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    It’s time to ring the wedding bells. This week, The Cinematic Schematic is reviewing Kristoffer Borgli‘s The Drama starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson.

    It’s not often a romantic comedy (or at least a movie marketed like one) is the source of so much online conversation. The A24 film has been praised by some critics and criticized by others as irresponsible or insensitive. The marketing hasn’t been forthcoming about the film’s main premise. What could be such a triggering subject embedded inside this mid-budget star vehicle?

    We’re not saying a word before the spoiler section of this week’s episode.

    The subject at the heart of the premise, which is completely missing from the marketing, is also the film’s greatest dramatic asset. Not only does it create tension and dark comedy within the fiction, but it also serves as a powerful conversation starter once the credits have rolled.

    Is misleading marketing worth the provocative conversation?

    All of this and more will be covered in this week’s episode.


    The Wedding Party Has Arrived

    Returning guests Daniel Bokemper and Alexandra Bohannon join hosts Caleb Masters and Laron Chapman to review the wedding event of the year, The Drama.

    Bohannon kicks off the show by telling us about her recent trip to SXSW.

    A few films she covers include Edie Arnold is a Loser, Amy Scott’s upcoming documentary Lainey Wilson: Keepin’ Country Cool, and this weekend’s Normal starring Bob Odenkirk.

    Top – Caleb Masters and Laron Chapman
    Bottom – Daniel Bokemper and Alexandra Bohannon

    Special Guests


    Alexandra Bohannon

    Film and Arts writer for LUXIERE

    Follow Alexandra on Instagram @byalexbohannon


    Daniel Bokemper

    Contributor at The Cinematropolis and Flick Attack

    Vice President of the Oklahoma Film Critics Circle


    About The Drama

    According to IMDB, The Drama is described as:

    A happily engaged couple is put to the test when an unexpected turn sends their wedding week off the rails.


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    Caleb Masters
    Caleb Masters is a film critic, podcast host, and producer with more than fourteen years of experience in media and film criticism, fueled by a lifelong love of pop culture and a passion for media production. As editor-in-chief of The Cinematropolis, he oversees the site’s editorial direction while hosting and producing the podcast The Cinematic Schematic, where he reviews new releases, interviews filmmakers, and explores other prominent voices in entertainment alongside co-host Laron Chapman. He previously served as president of the Oklahoma Film Critics Circle (OFCC) and currently lives in Seattle, Washington with his wife and three dogs. Follow him on Letterboxd or Instagram @CMastersTalk
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