EPISODES

Episode 125 – A Woman Under the Influence

The Magic Lantern
February 24, 2020
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Episode 125 – A Woman Under the Influence

It’s taken 125 episodes and almost five years of doing the show, but I’m finally ready to talk about John Cassavetes’ A Woman Under the Influence (1974). This film puts me through the ringer in a way that no other film comes close to. Gena Rowlands’ high wire act as…

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EPISODES

Episode 115 – Let’s Scare Jessica to Death

The Magic Lantern
October 20, 2019
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Episode 115 – Let’s Scare Jessica to Death

When I selected Let’s Scare Jessica to Death (Hancock, 1971) as my Cole-o-ween choice for this year, I didn’t intend it as a response to Ericca’s choice. Nor was I trying to establish any sort of “women on the verge” theme. It’s interesting how these things work out, though. Together…

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