Mostly Murder (But Sometimes Not)
111 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsMostly Murder (But Sometimes Not) is a podcast where four siblings loosely discuss mysteries and whodunits throughout a vast array of pop culture media. We love mysteries, and have since we were reading Boxcar Children and Nancy Drew by flashlight after Lights-Out. The endless detectives, investigators, and groups of roving teenagers who solve crime are all game for discussion on this show. It doubles as an excuse for us to hang out with each other—but also discuss murder!
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Episodes
Moonlighting, "Pilot"
April 16, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 88.9 MBNew episode out now! We watched the pilot episode of the 1980’s dramedy Moonlighting, starring Cybill Shepherd and Bruce Willis. We enjoy the chemistry and visual comedy work of the two leads and think they were both excellent, discuss the prevalence of the banter and how it dominates the dialogue of the show, learn a little bit about the production struggles, and call out the many recognizable guest stars who make an appearance. We talk about how this was “appointment TV” for so many people...
Mystery Road, "Gone"
March 26, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 71.9 MBNew episode out now! We discuss the first episode of the Australian show Mystery Road, titled “Gone”. We talk about the familiar concept of “big city detective in small town” and how this show handled it, compare the town vibes and the inhabitants to others we are familiar with, and really enjoy how the cinematography highlights the vast otherness of the landscape. We admire the detective skills of Jay Swan, although we have reservations on how he gets his information and wonder if he is jus...
"The Valley of Fear," by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
March 05, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 92.4 MBNew episode out now! We are finally covering the original literary Sherlock Holmes, after reading Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s book "The Valley of Fear". We discuss the textual characters of Holmes and Watson, and realize they are both very dramatic characters in their own ways. We analyze the way Sherlock investigates and how he shows his work, debate his ethical judgment and how his need to show off may have led to more death, and discuss the obsession with Moriarty compared to his presence in...
Inspector Morse, "The Dead of Jericho"
February 13, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 85.7 MBNew episode out now! We watched the first episode of Inspector Morse, a staple of British detective television and inspiration for two further series. We dig into the character of Morse and how he is presented in the show, discussing how his interests and flaws are weaved into the narrative and also how he goes about solving cases with “unorthodox” methods. We like Lewis and appreciate his agency, enjoy the music and choral singing, analyze the character’s living spaces, and debate how the m...
The Private Eyes (1980)
January 23, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 68.6 MBNew episode out now! We watched the 1980 mystery comedy The Private Eyes, starring Tim Conway and Don Knotts. We debate what the movie was aiming for between mystery and satire, wonder who the audience was intended to be, have issues figuring out if things were jokes or clues, and perhaps read too much into the actual plot. We learn the script was written in two days, and then subsequently wonder if the casting of two beloved comedy actors did a lot of the work in pumping up the humor of the...
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005)
January 04, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 75.9 MBNew episode out now! We watched Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, the 2005 black comedy from Shane Black, starring Robert Downey Jr. and Val Kilmer. We talk about the modernization of 1940’s noir tropes and how the film both parodies and utilizes them, pick apart the astounding 2000s of it all via the weird misogyny and homophobia, touch on the theme of abuse fathers running throughout, and compare both main characters to Maddy’s favorite detective, Philip Marlowe. We discuss the use of narration and fou...
The Tinkertons: A Mackenzie Christmas Mystery
December 12, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 90.7 MBExtra special episode out now! For our holiday episode this year, the wonderful Mackenzie designed and ran a one session role playing mystery game - set in the North Pole! The premise imagines the world of the Rankin/Bass stop-motion 1970s Christmas specials if it persisted to this day. Santa has called upon three of the best detectives in the Tinkerton Detective Agency to help solve the disappearance / possible murder of Frosty the Snowman. They explore the world of the North Pole, includin...
The Pinkertons, "Kansas City"
November 21, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 73.4 MBNew episode out now! We watched the pilot of The Pinkertons, a Canadian period procedural about the beginnings of the Pinkerton Agency in post-Civil War Missouri. We discuss the representation of both Allan Pinkerton and his son Will, as well as one of the earliest female detectives Kate Warne, and wonder how involved the actual Pinkerton agency was in their depiction. We decide it follows basic procedural rules, admire the costume design even if they are not dirty enough, try to diagnose ou...
Top of the Lake, "Paradise Sold"
November 01, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 68.7 MBNew episode out now! We watched the first episode of Top of the Lake, a dark show about traumatic events in rural New Zealand. We discuss the bleakness that pervades the episode both in the subject matter and the cinematography, as well the difficulties we face in covering only the beginning of a story. We debate the need for modern-day detectives to have traumatic pasts in order to do their jobs, deplore the local police force and their apathetic attitudes towards trauma, and have concerns ...
Death on the Nile (2022)
October 11, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 71.8 MBWe’re back with a new episode! We dove into Death on the Nile, the 2022 Kenneth Branagh adaptation of the Agatha Christie novel, and wow do we have thoughts. We get right into it, covering the character of Poirot and how we rank Branagh’s version compared to the previous two we explored on the podcast. We talk about the fundamental elements of the detective, and consider why we felt this movie missed the mark. We discuss the lack of connection we had to varying degrees, and wonder how much o...
The Usual Suspects (1995)
August 29, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 78.5 MBNew episode out now! We watched the 1995 neo-noir film The Usual Suspects and got right into the storytelling of it all. We discussed how most of the movie is told from an unreliable narrator’s perspective, and tried to decipher what was real and what perhaps wasn’t, deciding how that plays into the “mystery” if we cannot know the truth. We also talked about the true goals of Keyser Söze, revealed what our preconceived expectations of the movie were, thought the cinematography was very well ...
The Suspicions of Mr Whicher, “The Murder at Road Hill House”
August 08, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 72.3 MBNew episode out now! We watched the first installment of The Suspicions of Mr Whicher, “The Murder at Road Hill House”. We cover how this is a pretty faithful adaptation of a horrifying true story, discuss the character of Mr. Whicher and his real history as “the prince of detectives”, and talk about the nature and purpose of justice within flawed systems that are just made up. We also wonder what kind of forensic sciences existed in the 1860s, discuss the influence of class on how the big-c...
Bones, "Spaceman in a Crater"
July 19, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 75.9 MBNew episode out now! We delve into the world of Booth and Brennan in the season 2 episode of Bones, “Spaceman in a Crater”. We talk about what feels different about this show as a procedural, with a focus on literal bones, as well as the tropes it shares with other similar shows. We discuss the possible portrayals of the autism spectrum, wonder who exactly funds the Jeffersonian Medico-Legal Lab, talk about Booth’s loyalty to the US, and think that these coworkers are way too into each other...
The Wolf Among Us
June 27, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 90.8 MBNew episode out now! We played The Wolf Among Us from Telltale Games, a kind of choose-your-own-adventure video game where you solve a mystery set in a twisted underground world filled with characters from fairy tales, myths, and more. We discuss our strategies in making decisions, debate the moral and ethical values of our choices, and ultimately discover how those choices affected the kind of sheriff Bigby Wolf became. We talk about how the familiar characters were interpreted, discuss how...
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2009)
June 06, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 88 MBNew episode out now! We watched the original Swedish film adaptation of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2009), based on the 2005 book by Stieg Larsson. We talk about the extremely dark and jarring themes that are present throughout the story, praise the excellent acting, and discuss how the content is adapted from the book to the film. We compare the intentions, behaviors, and decisions of Mikael and Lisbeth, debate the socioeconomics of being a serial killer and how being a rich man helps ...
Double Indemnity (1944)
May 16, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 79.7 MBNew episode out now! We cover one of Hollywood’s most famous noir films, Double Indemnity (1944). We pick apart the moral quandaries and decisions of the main characters, discuss the banter inherent in these types of films, and debate whether or not certain acts took place offscreen. We talk about how the people in these movies seem to fall in love extremely quickly, wonder exactly when Neff created the insurance fraud scheme in his mind, call out the racial stereotyping, and someone laments...
A Simple Favor (2018)
April 25, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 80.4 MBNew episode out now! We cover Paul Feig’s A Simple Favor (2018), a modern-day thriller starring Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively. We dissect the wild twists and turns taken, think that the sapphic undertones were really not that “under,” debate the characters’ shifting motivations and loyalties, and decide that no one in this film is all that healthy, mentally. We also talk about the depictions of modern motherhood and the stereotype of a “mommy” clique, delve into the characters’ previous tr...
Memories of Murder (2003)
April 05, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 81.4 MBNew episode out now! We watched Bong Joon Ho’s Memories of Murder (2003), a cult crime movie often considered one of the best East Asian films ever made. We get right into the main characters, discussing how they are not good at their jobs and start out morally and ethically terrible, rightfully being called out by the community. We talk about the journeys the detectives go through and how their country and city cultures clash, discuss the aspects of masculinity the film depicts, hit on the ...
Inspector George Gently, "Gently Upside Down"
March 15, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 84.4 MBNew episode out now! We watched the season four episode of Inspector George Gently, “Gently Upside Down”. We discuss how this show feels a little different than other period British mystery shows, and how it handles tough subjects in what seems to be a more realistic manner. We talk about the differences between Gently and Bacchus, and how those different strengths and weaknesses allow them to work together successfully as a team while still clashing occasionally. We also cover the timeless ...
Charade (1963)
February 21, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 79.7 MBNew episode out now! We cover 1963’s Charade and discuss this “absolute whirlwind” of a movie. We get right into the multiple mysteries and twists involved, and try to figure out the timelines of all the identity reveals. (So many identity reveals). We discuss our issues with the age gap between Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn, and wonder if calling it out in the script was the right move even if they’re both charming. We also discuss her character’s levels of naivete, love the costumes and pr...
The Prestige (2006)
January 31, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 75.2 MBNew episode out now! We cover the complicated world of obsessive Victorian magicians in 2006’s The Prestige, and beware–spoilers abound! This movie is wild and we get right into it by trying to unravel the many layers and timelines of this mystery-adjacent film. We talk about the themes of obsession, sacrifice, class, and of course magic while wondering if the addition of a sci-fi element muddles the mystery a little. We also try to decide if all of the main characters are sociopaths, mull o...
The Great Mouse Detective (1986)
January 10, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 70.1 MBNew episode out now! We’re back to our regular schedule with a dive into the world of Disney animation, covering 1986’s The Great Mouse Detective. We learn how it adapts a children's book which in turn mirrored Sherlock Holmes, wonder at the world-building of mice parallels to human monarchies and war, and don’t really understand the rules concerning which animals get to talk. We also discuss the state of Disney animation in the ‘80s leading to the disjointed development of this movie in par...
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022)
December 28, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 77.3 MBSpecial episode out now! We watched the new Rian Johnson whodunit Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, starring Daniel Craig as the gentleman detective Benoit Blanc! We discuss how Johnson both pays homage to the Agatha Christie of it all while also making unconventional and surprising choices, as well as wonder whether it’s really a sequel or if it was forced to be called so by Hollywood expectations. We talk about how the pattern you think you can see is not what unfolds, examine Blanc’s rel...
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
December 28, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 77.3 MBSpecial episode out now! We watched the new Rian Johnson whodunit Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, starring Daniel Craig as the gentleman detective Benoit Blanc! We discuss how Johnson both pays homage to the Agatha Christie of it all while also making unconventional and surprising choices, as well as wonder whether it’s really a sequel or if it was forced to be called so by Hollywood expectations. We talk about how the pattern you think you can see is not what unfolds, examine Blanc’s rel...
Mack's Big Christmas Show 2022!
December 14, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 51.7 MBExtra special episode out now! For this year’s holiday treat, Quizmaster Mack designed a whole game show for us to play! We play four different games, each one tied to our podcast in some way. We confront how often we veer off topic, test our knowledge of Florida Man, see if we can tell what's been subtly changed in a plot synopsis, and guess weird facts about properties we will probably never cover. Katy realizes she talks about the World’s Fair a lot, Carrie got away with mispronunciation,...
Enola Holmes 2 (2022)
November 22, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 73.5 MBNew special episode out now! We enter the world of Victorian London yet again with the new Netflix film Enola Holmes 2. We get right into picking apart the multiple mysteries, discuss how our feelings compare to the original, debate how the film handled the balance between being an Enola vs a Sherlock movie, and wonder if we are just too old to care about young romance. We all liked the inclusion of true events and how it didn’t shy away from portraying the real corruption in the police forc...
Muppets Most Wanted (2014)
November 01, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 82.7 MBNew episode out now! We encounter another jewel-heist-in-London-involving-Muppets film with 2014's Muppets Most Wanted! We discuss the appeal of the Muppets and how the format they're in can really make or break the offbeat humor, and debate whether this movie accomplished that traditional zaniness. We talk about how we love the practical nature of the Muppets, wonder if we may have liked this movie a bit more if a few actors were replaced, and complain about the use of CGI. We also get into...
The Mentalist, "Russet Potatoes"
October 11, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 86.2 MBNew episode out now! We dip back into the CBS procedural with a season one episode of The Mentalist, “Russet Potatoes”. We discuss the trope of “odd specialist consultant helps law enforcement” and how this show attempts to explore that idea, and debate whether or not it succeeds. We also have some difficulty accepting the premise of this particular episode, and try to get into the specifics of hypnotherapy vs hypnosis vs “neuro-linguistic programming” vs “mentalist” skills like body langua...
"Wicked Things" by John Allison and Max Sarin
September 20, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 69.5 MBNew episode out now! We cover a comic book for the first time on the podcast for our 69th episode! The four of us read Volume 1 of Wicked Things by John Allison and Max Sarin. We discuss the character of Charlotte Grote, the teen detective, and how her methods compare to other crime-solvers we’ve encountered. We love the visual art style and how it feels animated, get slightly confused by some of the plotlines, and wonder about the specific alternate reality of this world where everyone know...
Veronica Mars, "Pilot"
August 30, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 71.4 MBNew episode out now! We enter the quippy, extremely 2000’s world of Veronica Mars right at the beginning with the pilot episode. We cover the “Nancy Drew meets Philip Marlowe” of it all, how the show utilizes PI tropes (or PI-ness, if you will) but gives them a fresher look with a cynical teenage protagonist in modern-day Southern California. We get into some of the more problematic storylines and decisions, and discuss some of the moral ambiguity this show presents. We also marvel at the li...
Ripper Street, "I Need Light"
August 09, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 73.1 MBNew episode out now! We watched the pilot episode of Ripper Street, “I Need Light”, and dig into the ins and outs of Victorian crime once again. We discuss the wonderfully detailed world-building, from the great costumes, to the period-specific dialogue and parlance, to the masses of set dressing that give a lived-in feeling. We talk about how it’s interesting that the show begins in the aftermath of the Ripper murders, but then makes it clear they’re not influencing the way the detectives r...
The Big Lebowski (1998)
July 20, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 79.2 MBNew episode up now, man! We watched The Big Lebowski and started right in with quoting this cult classic. We discussed the character of The Dude and his place in the story, as well as examining the other very Coen-y characters that fill out The Dude’s world. We get into the complications of Walter’s personality and the military industrial complex, Donny’s enigmatic qualities, and how framing the movie with The Stranger‘s voiceover allows this to be just one of many odd stories in The Dude’s ...
The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency
June 28, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 67.9 MBNew episode out now! We watched the pilot episode/movie of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency. We discuss the unique challenges Precious faces in opening her detective business, think that the characters all feel fleshed out despite some initial stereotyping, and love that the entire series was shot on location in Botswana. We get into how this is less a ‘murder mystery’ series with a body-of-the-week and more of a detective helping the commity and cleverly taking advantage of being underest...
The Kid Detective (2020)
June 07, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 75.6 MBNew episode up now! We watched the 2020 film The Kid Detective starring Adam Brody and wow—everyone in this movie needs therapy. We discuss the clear themes of trauma and depression that thread throughout, love the use of cinematography and music to aid the storytelling, are surprised by how dark the movie gets, and talk about the expectations vs reality of both Abe Applebaum and the town of Willowbrook. Is Abe actually a good detective or is he just somewhat observant, good at psychology, a...
Death Comes to Pemberley (2013)
May 17, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 80.5 MBNew episode out now! We explore the world of Jane Austen with the 2013 miniseries Death Comes to Pemberley, based on the 2011 novel of the same name. We get into the disjointed feeling we felt while watching and try to figure out what this adaptation was really trying to be - a murder mystery with Austen characters or Austen fanservice with a background murder? A romance? A courtroom drama? All of the above? We discuss how this portrayed familiar characters and whether or not they felt true ...
Hitman 3 Level 2, "Death in the Family"
April 27, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 70.5 MBNew episode out now! We did something a little different this time - we played a video game! We played Hitman 3 Level 2, “Death in the Family”, where we had the opportunity to impersonate a PI and solve a murder mystery in a traditional English country manor. We compare our different strategies of gathering clues and interviewing suspects, get absolutely delighted by the efficiency of one of our approaches to the task, learn about all the different ways you can assassinate someone, and lamen...
Columbo, "Lovely But Lethal"
April 05, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 80.9 MBNew episode out now! We finally cover one of TV’s greatest crime-solvers—Columbo! We watched the season three episode titled “Lovely But Lethal” and get into this ‘70s (and ‘90s) era sleuth. We discuss our initial feelings about the man himself, point out how bothersome he seems when you first watch the show, and debate how effective his methods actually are. We come up with Columbo’s-wife-theories, dig the ‘70s fashion, and wonder if Columbo is actually an incidental character in his own s...
Murdoch Mysteries, "Raised on Robbery"
March 15, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBNew episode out now! We visit the Great White North with an episode of Murdoch Mysteries, season nine’s “Raised on Robbery”. We debate whether the blatant anachronisms are charming or terrible, try to unravel the unnecessarily complicated robbery plot, and have some unflattering observations about the writing, acting, and editing. We also discuss the odd cleanliness of the sets, speculate about what other wild inventions Murdoch may have come up with, and get confused about the character rel...
Kiss Me Deadly (1955)
February 23, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 75.2 MBNew episode out now! We delve into mid-century noir with the 1955 film Kiss Me Deadly. We discuss the nature of hard-boiled detective stories and their inclination to create an ideal square-jawed “dark hero”, and how Mike Hammer seems to be (perhaps purposefully) a weird parody of that. We talk about how almost every character is a terrible, unlikeable person, lament the appalling treatment and depiction of women, discuss the influence on other movies, admire the cinematography, and really g...
The Last of Sheila (1973)
February 01, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 77.1 MBNew episode out now! We watched the 1973 whodunit film The Last of Sheila, and listeners, this movie has LAYERS. We discuss the journey of watching the film and thinking we knew where it was going, only to discover there was another twist or reveal that proved we were wrong. We get into the confusing experience we had watching it but how it all settles and fits in perfectly by the end, realize that every little detail is there on purpose, praise the stellar cast and writing, lament some of t...
LOST, "Exposé"
January 12, 2022 14:27 - 1 hour - 67.8 MBNew episode out now! We head to the Island and watch the infamous season three episode of LOST titled “Exposé”, aka the Nikki-and-Paulo episode. We cover the controversial episode’s place within the mythos of the show, argue about whether the investigative characters actually solve anything or just noticed anomalies, revisit the structure of the show as a whole, debate multiple character motivations, and discuss the idea that anyone can be a main character if we spend enough time with them. ...
Casemas 2: Electric Boogaloo, Week Four
December 28, 2021 12:00 - 29 minutes - 24.7 MBNew episode out NOW! We’re shaking things up for the month of December! It’s the last of four brand new episodes along the same theme: the game Crack the Case. It’s Casemas 2: Electric Boogaloo! Crack the Case is a Milton Bradley party game that came out in 1993 where players ask yes or no questions in order to solve a mystery. We’re putting our detective skills to the test! Mack hosts week four, where we talk about obsolete retail chains, give practical advice on handling large birds, and...
Casemas 2: Electric Boogaloo, Week Three
December 21, 2021 12:00 - 22 minutes - 19.9 MBNew episode out NOW! We’re shaking things up for the month of December. It’s the third of four brand new episodes along the same theme: the game Crack the Case. It’s Casemas 2: Electric Boogaloo! Crack the Case is a Milton Bradley party game that came out in 1993 where players ask yes or no questions in order to solve a mystery. We’re putting our detective skills to the test! Maddy hosts week three, where we discuss confusing plane crashes, vampires, reindeer feeding tips, and setting fart...
Casemas 2: Electric Boogaloo, Week Two
December 14, 2021 12:00 - 30 minutes - 25.7 MBNew episode out NOW! We’re shaking things up for the month of December! It’s the second of four brand new episodes along the same theme: the game Crack the Case. It’s Casemas 2: Electric Boogaloo! Crack the Case is a Milton Bradley party game that came out in 1993 where players ask yes or no questions in order to solve a mystery. We’re putting our detective skills to the test! Carrie hosts this aggressively accent-heavy week two, where we talk about expensive habits, guess random Halloween...
Casemas 2: Electric Boogalo, Week One
December 07, 2021 12:00 - 28 minutes - 24.4 MBNew episode out NOW! We’re shaking things up for the month of December! For the next four weeks you’ll get a brand new episode along the same theme: the game Crack the Case. It’s Casemas 2: Electric Boogaloo! Crack the Case is a Milton Bradley party game that came out in 1993, where players ask yes or no questions in order to solve a mystery. We’re putting our detective skills to the test! Katy hosts week one, where we talk about how time works, a weird crime show trope, and the glories of...
Dexter, "Dexter"
November 24, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 77.1 MBNew episode out now! We discuss the pilot episode of Dexter, as well as some later parts of the show so mild spoiler warning! We talk about the complicated feelings we have towards the main character and whether we’re supposed to sympathize with him—is he a vigilante? A corrupt serial killer? Is what he does justice? Or is he ultimately wrong in his actions? We also get into the trope of the Neurodiverse Super Detective, bring up issues with causal social relationships and the false faces we...
The Hound of the Baskervilles (1959)
November 09, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 88.8 MBNew episode out now! We once again enter the world of Sherlock Holmes with 1959’s The Hound of the Baskervilles. We discuss the odd convergence of this classic story with the Hammer Horror treatment, examine how this adaptation portrays Holmes and Watson and how they compare to other versions, and lament the terrible portrayal of women in the film. We also discuss the real-life friendship between Sir Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing, love the little Holmes-specific details Cushing made happ...
Only Murders in the Building, Season One
October 26, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 97.1 MBNew special episode out now! We watched the entire first season of the new show Only Murders in the Building, a mystery-comedy starring Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez. So spoiler warning! We discuss the incredible chemistry between the three leads, admire how the show deconstructs and examines the true crime podcast craze, and follow a lot of threads that lead to red herrings. We praise the performances of the whole cast, with some surprising guests making particularly uncharac...
Marcella, Episode 1
October 12, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBNew episode out now! We watched the pilot episode of Marcella, the British noir/drama with a very Nordic feel. We talked extensively about the main character and her issues, discussed how the show is simultaneously challenging gender roles but also feels a bit backwards, get grossed out by the graphic nature of the serial killer’s process, and wonder whether murder walls are actually helpful in real life or just visuals to help the viewer. We also discuss the portrayal of modern sex work, th...
Pushing Daisies, "Smell of Success"
September 29, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 79.9 MBNew episode out now! We cover the delightfully macabre storybook world of Pushing Daisies in the season one episode “Smell of Success”. We discuss the memorable and stylized worldbuilding created by Bryan Fuller, share a love of (almost) every character and their specific and/or oddball traits, talk about how the show approaches death in a whimsical manner, rave about the gorgeous, colorful, and expensive production design, and realize that a number characters are dealing with parental traum...