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 Two unpublished cases from the files of Doctor John Watson are presented here and draw a clear separation from the literary and flesh Holmes.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

 

Sex Wax, Reins & Bits

     This week- a pair of psychodramas about mentally unwell women and how they navigate societies determined to restrict and limit them.

     It's summer and Florence is determined to make the best one ever and begins experiencing inexplicable blackouts. As the endless summer drags on, she begins to suspect that she might just be the serial killer that has been targeting the people around her. Meanwhile Captain Monica Stark, a tough career centered policewoman, is on the case. A cult film based on a cult play written by and costarring cult icon Charles Busch- Psycho Beach Party.
     Amanda, an upper-class teenager with alexithymia, reconnects with her estranged friend, socially adept and academically inclined, Lily. As they reestablish their bond, they start planning to murder Lily's stepfather and enlist a small time dealer to pull the trigger. A strong debut thriller with three fantastic performances driving it like a team of- Thoroughbreds. 
     All that and Dave climate controls, Tyler is disappointed to learn what "boob tube" means, Craig finds some gold, and Kevin warps the space-time continuum two films at a time. Join us, won't you?
   Episode 459- Sex Wax, Reins & Bits