Episode 170 The Queen and The Cook, the Thief, His Wife, and Her Lover

Helen Mirren is a bit of a Mirren-cle. Her meaty acting chops, naturalist sensibilities, personal stance on reproduction, and fabulous style make her a prime candidate for one of our patented actress-loving double features. Our mini Mirren-thon includes The Queen (2006): a low stakes, multi-award-nabbing, peak behind the royal curtains. And The Cook, the Thief, His Wife, and Her Lover (1989): a colorfully carnal feast for the senses that’s gloriously ensconced in artifice. Both showcase this magnificent actress’s strong poise, effortless elegance, and indisputable devotion to craft. Join us for Mirren, Mirren on the Wall, an episode that includes a chorus line of homosexuals, some cuckoo-bananas costumes, and a ride on the Red-Headed Cyclone, this week on Ex Rated Movies!