Trash, Art, And The Movies

Paul and Erin review two films about vengeful stalkers out to destroy seemingly picture-perfect households: Martin Scorsese's pulpy 1991 drama CAPE FEAR, and Curtis Hanson's 1992 domestic thriller THE HAND THAT ROCKS THE CRADLE. Music: "Stalkin'" by Duane Eddy

Erin and Paul review a passel of new releases, including the blockbuster sequel TWISTERS, the M. Night Shyamalan thriller TRAP, and the intriguing indies CUCKOO, THE PEOPLE'S JOKER and JANET PLANET. Plus, we dig up a pair of vintage Studio Ghibli releases, the cult horrror film SOCIETY, Preston Sturges' CHRISTMAS IN JULY and John Water's art-world satire PECKER.

In honour of the late Shelley Duvall, Paul and Erin look back at two of her most iconic collaborations with Robert Altman: the oddball 1980 live-action comic-strip adaptation POPEYE, and the 1977 psychological comedy-drama 3 WOMEN.

Erin and Paul review the irreverent superhero blockbuster DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE, Catherine Breillat's sexual potboiler LAST SUMMER, the Canadian cheerleading drama BACKSPOT, and movies about women named MAXXXINE, THELMA and FAYE. Plus: a look back at JAWS, GIRLS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN, PARTY GIRL, SERIAL MOM, and BOB ROBERTS.

Erin and Paul review two pool-themed thrillers: the sultry 1969 Alain Delon/Romy Schneider slow-burner LA PISCINE, and the 2024 Blumhouse horror film NIGHT SWIM.

Paul and Erin return from a extended hiatus with a jumbo-sized roundup episode containing discussions of Jeff Nichols' motorcycle saga THE BIKERIDERS, the Indian action sensation KILL, the age-and-fame-gap romcoms THE IDEA OF YOU and THE FAMILY AFFAIR, Osgood Perkins' horror hit LONGLEGS, the stomach-turning gorefest IN A VIOLENT NATURE, Yorgos Lanthimos' darkly comic triptych KINDS OF KINDNESS and the blockbuster sequels INSIDE OUT 2 and A QUIET PLACE: DAY ONE. Plus: we look back at THE LAST PICTURE SHOW, CRIES AND WHISPERS, SMILEY FACE, DESTROY ALL MONSTERS, BEVERLY HILLS COP, SUZUME and DRIVE AWAY DOLLS.

Erin and Paul review two films about animal-assisted revenge from beyond the grave: Alex Proyas' 1994 mall-goth fave THE CROW, and Kaneto Shindo's eerie 1968 ghost story KURONEKO.

Erin and Paul review Richard Linklater's return-to-form crime comedy HIT MAN, the action sequel BAD BOYS: RIDE OR DIE, and Chris Pine's shaggy vanity project POOLMAN. Plus: we look back at Sofia Coppola's THE VIRGIN SUICIDES, the Spanish shocker THE COFFEE TABLE and the HBO documentary series REN FAIRE.

Paul and Erin review two films about quirky non-athletic competitions: Jeffrey Blitz's warm-hearted 2002 documentary SPELLBOUND, and Christopher Guest's 2000 improvised comedy BEST IN SHOW.

Paul and Erin review the latest entries in the MAD MAX and PLANET OF THE APES franchises, plus the French sci-fi drama THE ANIMAL KINGDOM, the indie crime flick THE LAST STOP IN YUMA COUNTY and the cartoonish slapstick comedy HUNDREDS OF BEAVERS, as well as the TV series THE SYMPATHIZER, RIPLEY and MR. & MRS. SMITH and Jenny Nicholson's blockbuster YouTube video about the Star Wars hotel fiasco.

Paul and Erin review two films about hapless movie stunt performers: David Leitch's new action comedy THE FALL GUY, starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt; and Richard Rush's 1980 cult film THE STUNT MAN, starring Peter O'Toole.

Erin and Paul review the romantic tennis drama CHALLENGERS, the John Green adaptation TURTLES ALL THE WAY DOWN, Julio Torres' whimsical immigration drama PROBLEMISTA, and the buzzy arthouse entries THE TASTE OF THINGS, EVIL DOES NOT EXIST, DO NOT EXPECT TOO MUCH FROM THE END OF THE WORLD, and I SAW THE TV GLOW. Plus: we look back at the HUNGER GAMES prequel, THE GRIFTERS and THE WORLD'S GREATEST SINNER.

Erin and Paul review two films about Diane Keaton looking for love... or at least someone to share a bed with for the night: the 1977 shocker LOOKING FOR MR. GOODBAR, and Nancy Meyers' upscale 2003 comedy SOMETHING'S GOTTA GIVE.

Paul and Erin review Alex Garland's dystopian thriller CIVIL WAR, the retro-'70s horror movie LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL, and Dev Patel's revenge action drama MONKEY MAN, and weigh in on SHIN ULTRAMAN, BRANDY HELLVILLE, Paul Schrader's AFFLICTION, Steve Martin's THE LONELY GUY and the post-apocalyptic TV series FALLOUT.

Erin and Paul review two films in which bloody hand-to-hand combat provides entertainment for the masses: Ridley Scott's 2000 Oscar-winner GLADIATOR, and George Miller and George Ogilvie's 1985 post-apocalyptic thrill ride MAD MAX BEYOND THUNDERDOME.

Paul and Erin review the kids-TV expose QUIET ON SET, the two-part biography STEVE! (MARTIN): A DOCUMENTARY IN 2 PIECES, the wrestling saga THE IRON CLAW and new standup specials from Mike Birbiglia, Demetri Martin and Tig Notaro.

Paul and Erin review two films about identical plans to commit the perfect murder: Alfred Hitchcock's 1951 suspense classic STRANGERS ON A TRAIN, and Danny de Vito's 1987 directorial debut THROW MOMMA FROM THE TRAIN.

Erin and Paul review Kristen Stewart's lesbian neo-noir LOVE LIES BLEEDING, Sydney Sweeney's nunsploitation horror movie IMMACULATE, Jake Gyllenhaal's ROAD HOUSE remake, and Luc Besson's DOGMAN. Plus: we look back at AMERICAN FICTION, SHIVA BABY, YES MADAM, WALKABOUT and COUNTDOWN.

Erin and Paul review two films directed by George Roy Hill: his 1982 John Irving adaptation THE WORLD ACCORDING TO GARP, and his 1977 hockey comedy SLAP SHOT.

Paul and Erin review Denis Villeneuve's DUNE PART TWO, THE BEEKEEPER, Ethan Coen's DRIVE AWAY DOLLS, Nuri Bilge Ceylan's ABOUT DRY GRASSES and Wim Wenders' PERFECT DAYS. We also take a curious look at THE COLOR PURPLE, RUSTIN, MERRY CHRISTMAS, DAMAGE and RIKI-OH: THE STORY OF RICKY.