Real Boy

     This week- two films about people pushed to desperate measures for love and socioeconomic security.

     After an emergency landing, a young boy must spend a week with his estranged uncle. Fortunately, the uncle is desperate to manipulate his girlfriend into believing he wants children and jumps at the opportunity. When a promise is broken, dire consequences for all ensue. A cult classic dark comedy- Clifford.

     After a chance meeting, a young couple are drawn together. Substance abuse, emotional issues, domestic violence, and hostile work environments keep them in an untenable situation. Just as it all seems ready to collapse, they find the answer to all their problems, bank robbery. A tragically overlooked social commentary laden romantic crime thriller- Normal Life.

     All that and Kevin bribes wildlife, Dave gets names wildly wrong, Craig plots, and Tyler might have misunderstood an assignment. Join us, won't you?

   Episode 457- Real Boy

Pour Some Sugarbowl on Me

     This week- two movies about men given a second chance to relive their dreams.

     When a professional football players strike happens with only four games left in the regular season, the Washington Sentinels call in maverick coach, Jimmy McGinty, and give him free reign to assemble a motley crew of might have-beens and never-weres. Leading the pack is former college All-American, Shane Falco, who lives on a boat that just happens to be floating in the, at the time not yet gentrified, National Harbor. A cult comedy classic with a cast that is more than equal the task, The Replacements.
     Jessica Shepard is a hard drinking, tough as nails inspector for SFPD's homicide division with a tragic backstory. When the body of someone she had a one night stand with is found along the shore, it's curious but not enough for another investigator to take over. By the time the third is found its downright troubling. A heavily James Patterson-inspired women in trouble thriller, a staple genre of the 1990s and early 2000s, and one of the most commercial works from director Philip Kaufman, Twisted.
     All that and Dave does nothing alone in his cardboard box, Tyler realizes that he's run out of canvas below the neck, and Kevin likes to watch from a tree. Join us, won't you?
   Episode 348- Pour Some Sugarbowl on Me

Mopey Guys

    This week, two movies about fast friendships tested with mental health issues.

     In the adult industry, according to the opening text, mopes are guys who do the worst jobs, the lowest position possible. Based on the true story of Tom Dong and Steve Driver, professional porn supporting actors. Can Steve's big dreams drive them to their glorious dream wonderland? Why did Tom leave his skilled well paid profession to do this full time? I don't know and neither do the makers of... Mope.
     Washington, D.C. detective and forensic psychologist Dr. Alex Cross heads to Durham, North Carolina to help find his missing niece. Within 2 hours of arrival, he discovers that his niece was taken by a prolific serial abductor, rapist, and killer who calls himself Casanova. Shortly after his arrival, Kate McTiernan, an internist at the University hospital, is taken from her home in the middle of the night. Luckily for all, Kate is a fighter and soon will slip her captor to help Cross bring him to justice. Casanova just wants to... Kiss the Girls.
     All that and Kevin gets his morally ambiguous cynicism on, Dave wrangles a large lizard, and Tyler communicates across a rainy void. Join us, won't you?
   
   Episode 283- Mopey Boys