Of Lochs and Chains

     This week- a pair of films about people desperate for love and only finding pain.
     Katie works full time at the diner to take care of her mother, dreams of going to San Francisco, and tries to reach that goal through supplemental sex work. When she meets fresh from prison Bruno working at a local auto shop, a chain of events that will change her life forever. A first feature from the writer-director and carried by an incredible lead performance- Katie Says Goodbye.
     First Holmes is summoned to the ballet for an unusual request. Later Holmes finds himself with some fishy dealings in Scotland. Two unpublished cases from the files of Doctor John Watson are presented here and draw a clear separation from the literary and flesh Holmes. Billy Wilder's affectionate and humorous pastiche ranks among the best film versions of the great detective- The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes.
     All that plus Dave and Kevin carry on with stiff upper lips, a wild Craig appears, Tyler screams into the void, and a visitor arrives with some pressing bidness. Join us, won't you?

   Episode 473- Of Lochs and Chains

 

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