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On this episode we dive into the 1993 film A Perfect World, part two of our Clint Eastwood double-feature. Directed by Eastwood, the film was his follow-up to Unforgiven and features Kevin Costner in one of his best roles as Butch, an escaped convict who kidnaps a young boy. As they journey across the countryside, an unexpected bond forms between them. Meanwhile, Clint Eastwood plays a detective torn between his moral compass and upholding the law. We check out whether A Perfect World deserves to be among Eastwood’s best movies and Costner’s best performance.

Other topics include Eastwood’s possible final film, Juror #2, the end of Hollywood’s old guard, Costner’s iconic early '90s career peak, upholding the 90s in film and music, discovering Martin Scorsese’s Kundun and picking out Philip Glass’s best scores, realizing The Walking Dead will never end, and how the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight is the exact plot of Rocky Balboa.

Songs of the week

Hold On To Your Friends by Morrissey

Jerkin’ by Amyl and the Sniffers

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On this first part of our Clint Eastwood double feature, we're diving into Unforgiven, Eastwood’s 1992 Oscar-winning western that challenges the heroic myths of the genre. The film follows retired gunslinger William Munny who takes one last job for revenge and money—only to confront the personal and moral costs of violence. Unforgiven redefined the western genre in the early 90s and it's never been the same since. We check out how Unforgiven holds up over time, look at revisionist westerns, and ask just why is Eastwood such a badass.

Other topics include other favorite Clint Eastwood movies, the Man With No Name Trilogy, recent Halloween movies we're watching, and how to avoid election news at all costs.

Songs of the Week

Long Black Veil by Johnny Cash

A Fragile Thing by The Cure

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On this episode of Remainders we dive into Psycho 2. Picking up 22 years after Hitchcock’s classic, it’s a true continuation of the character of Norman Bates. Perkins’ give an all time great performance in what is more of psychological thriller than a straight up horror movie - although the classic 80s gore is not abandoned completely. A first time watch, Psycho 2 has become an all time favorite.

Other topics includes the role of legacy sequels in film, Darren’s recent trip to Chicago and the return of The Scissors, new horror movies we’re watching for October, Joel Potrykus introducing his new film at the Chicago International Film Festival, Vertigo and the Music Box of Horrors, thoughts on Joker 2, and the Terrifier movies creating a franchise that may rival the all time great 80s killers.
Songs of the Week

Long Dark Night by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
I Don’t Know How to Say Goodbye by The Mopes
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