SVU #131: Swiss Army Man / Paul Dano Movies

Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit (SVU)

English - February 14, 2017 06:00 - 1 hour - ★★★★★ - 420 ratings
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Next Episode: SVU #132: The Greasy Strangler / Midnight Movies

Can a magical farting corpse also be a metaphor for self-acceptance? In this episode of Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit, Matt and Alison discuss whether Swiss Army Man pulls off its attempted combination of body function humor and therapeutic messaging. Then they look at the filmography of one of its stars, Paul Dano, recommending some highlights from the 32-year-old actor's career that are available to rent or stream.
Opening Break: "The Edge of Seventeen" / "Moonlight" / "The Girl With All The Gifts"
Listener's Choice Review: "Swiss Army Man"
Queue Shots: Paul Dano
Behind the 8-Ball:
3 New Releases
2 Listener Recommendations
1 Random Film From Our Netflix "My Lists"
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Can a magical farting corpse also be a metaphor for self-acceptance? In this episode of Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit, Matt and Alison discuss whether <i>Swiss Army Man</i> pulls off its attempted combination of body function humor and therapeutic messaging. Then they look at the filmography of one of its stars, Paul Dano, recommending some highlights from the 32-year-old actor's career that are available to rent or stream.

Opening Break: "The Edge of Seventeen" / "Moonlight" / "The Girl With All The Gifts"

Listener's Choice Review: "Swiss Army Man"

Queue Shots: Paul Dano

Behind the 8-Ball:

3 New Releases

2 Listener Recommendations

1 Random Film From Our Netflix "My Lists"

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices