Bad Philosophy

Playwright Cormac McCarthy has been to some dark places. His works are generally somber, morbid, or just downright depressing. The Sunset Limited is no exception. A month or so back one of our listeners suggested we tackle this film as a follow-up to our take on Synecdoche, New York. Suffice it to say we we had some very mixed thoughts on it as a work of philosophy, film, and theatre. I mean, it’s no Star Wars Holiday Special, especially if you throw in the Rifftrax. Regardless, it got our noggins rockin’, so have a listen! (I’m really proud of the audio on this one)

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This Week’s Post-show Song Pimpage:
“Count to Ten” by Paul and Storm

Questions Answered in This Week’s FormSqueeze:
Cats or Dogs?
Milestones?
Why dafuq?

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