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She doesn't have a starring role in this film but she does have a few scenes in a cameo role. I admit I just wanted a reason to discuss this dark noir film that is the subject of many film classes. The Crew take on "Touch of Evil". Find out if they believe it deserves its classic status. They talk about the wonderful technical aspects of the film and the possibly not so wonderful script or casting. IT is a great dive into this classic film.

In our second last "Rated PC for Pre-Code" Specials, we look at the drama "Blonde Venus" Starring Marlene Dietrich. Join us as we try to unpack the multi-layer character in this 90+ year old film. We debate if there are any truly good people in the story and also look at how the screenplay fell victim to a "Hayes Code" like cutting before there was the official "Hayes Codes". check it out now and also check out my crew's other content:

With a new month comes a new theme. This month is "She's Dietrich-iest" month where we will be looking at four films with Marlene Dietrich in them. First off is a western set in Alaska during the 1900 gold rush. We discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of the film. We talk about how this film definitely seemed to influence a western comedy thirty years later and that epic fist-to-cuff brawl.

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We are closing out our "Multiple Maniacs" month with a remake of the film we covered last episode. This time around it is Elijah Wood in the role of the maniac. Is this a better film than the remake or worse. Well, yes and no. Tune in and see who likes this one, who doesn't and why some films should not be remade.

A new voice joins us in the Spoiler Room as we take a stab at this cult classic horror film from director William Lustig starring Joe Spinell. "Maniac" from 1980 is gory, graphic, and wild. Does it deserve the praise? Does it still hold up? And how about those practical effects? Tune in to hear the Crew weigh in.