Mostly Murder (But Sometimes Not)

• The Fugitive (1993)

  New episode out now! We watched the 1993 film The Fugitive starring Harrison Ford and Tommy Lee Jones. We discuss the two main characters and their dual and layered investigations that evolve over the course of the film, love the action and stunts as well as the tension that carries between them throughout, enjoy the camaraderie of the US Marshals team, and think Harrison Ford is just so great at playing a guy who’s Going Through It. We also get surprised over and over by recognizable character actors, wonder if certain cliches stem from this movie, really enjoy the score, and debate what happens after the movie’s credits. Katy uses official medical terms, Carrie worried about the surgeon's hands, Maddy shares a story about a prison visit, and Mack looks up some AO3 statistics. We also have many questions about paper charting in a hospital, get weirdly proud of being Irish during St. Patrick’s Day parade scenes, compare our rating systems, and talk about Batman yet again. Listen to hear more about hospital rollerblading, fridging, trenchcoats, hair dye techniques, and Harrison Ford’s powerful finger. Enjoy!TW: Discussion of limb difference, wrongful convictions, death row, issues with prison and department of corrections Show Notes: “Fridging Women”: How the Comics Industry Flubs Female Characters by Emma SauerWhat is “Fridging” in Fiction Writing? by Fija Callaghan“Stuffed Into The Fridge” on TV Tropes

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• The Batman (2022)

  New episode out now! We watched the 2022 film The Batman, starring Robert Pattinson in the title role. We discuss how Batman actually did detective work, and how his background and upbringing both helped and hindered his investigation among the dark corners of Gotham. We talk about the main villains in the film and their portrayals, debate the success of the movie toeing the line between serious and emo but also silly and funny, and appreciate the nods they gave to the world of Batman and comic books without making it feel overtly cartoonish. We love the cinematography and production design, think that this may have been a low-key anti-Batman film, and have a disagreement about the end message. Katy is not a big fan of the mob, Carrie does not like heavy breathing in her ear, Maddy enjoys boys running around, and Mack shares a story about being an accidental stalker. We also talk about the possible influence of Zodiac and Seven, touch on the homoerotic vibes of Batman and Jim Gordan, get confused by cling wrap, and lament growing older than our superheroes. Listen to hear more about the 1893 World’s Fair, the brilliance of John Turturro, our childhood Disney bedsheets, and why Batman is a drag queen. Enjoy!TW:  Fat suits, serial killers, Zodiac, incels, domestic terrorism, classicism

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• A Murder at the End of the World, "Chapter 1: Homme Fatale"

  New episode out now! We watched the first episode of the 2023 miniseries A Murder at the End of the World. We discuss the main character Darby, a “Gen Z Sherlock”, and get into her strengths and weaknesses as an investigator. We believe she is entirely too trusting of billionaires and their agendas, wonder if she is naive or just careless with her life, and appreciate the other realistic characters and their grey moral decision to seek shady money for admirable projects. We ponder the prevalence of the same older music in entertainment, get into the current culture surrounding tech billionaires and AI, and discuss the ramifications of no longer living in a monoculture. Katy forgot Dakotas were states, Carrie is a true genius and unrecognized in her time, Maddy has Annie Lennox stuck in her head, and Mack is ravaged by the weariness of his own bones. We also think ending a series with a cliffhanger should be illegal, hear an incredible Count Orlok impression, and discuss using iTunes shuffle to give meaning to your life. Listen to hear more about Jedi bombs, scumbag tattoos, St. Elsewhere, great music for mountain driving, rat guys, and the sounds of Saturn’s rings. Enjoy!TW: Tech billionaires, AI, serial killers, domestic abuse, gaslighting, climate change

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• Psych, "Black and Tan: A Crime of Fashion"

  New episode out now! We watched an episode from the second season of Psych, titled “Black and Tan: A Crime of Fashion”. We love how fun and quippy the show is, utilizing the familiar hyper-observant-detective trope in a new-ish way. We dig into the character relationships, discussing the balance and strength of Shawn and Gus’ friendship as well as the father-son relationship of Shawn and Henry and how it evolves—although we do also believe everyone in the show needs therapy. We love Psych’s early adoption of meta references, enjoy the consistent bits, wonder how Gus has time for his hobbies, and really appreciate the multiple homage episodes and their casting of ‘80s and ‘90s cult film guest stars. Katy is on crab TikTok, Carrie shares an excellent grilled cheese-based metaphor, Maddy would love an arcade birthday, and Mack tells a wild misheard lyrics story. We also do a collective Doofenshmirtz impression, decide who the least problematic Beatle is, appreciate Shawn’s relationship advice, and list shows that were filmed in Vancouver. Listen to hear more about ephemeral fame, New Zealand accents, sexualized restaurant names, and ‘80s music. Enjoy! (You hear about Pluto? That’s messed up.)TW: police, eating disordersShow Notes/References:Psych WikiPsych Pineapple websiteList of Pineapple AppearancesKaty meant Lesley Ann Warren, not Lesley Ann Howard

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• Candice Renoir, “Il faut se méfier de l'eau qui dort (Still Waters Run Deep)”

  Bonjour! New episode out now! We watched the first episode of the French crime show Candice Renoir. We discuss our enjoyment of Candice and her approach to policing, drawing on her intuition and skills as both a professional and a mother, and how that causes strife within the team she is placed in charge of. We talk about the challenges in understanding some of the nuances in a different language and culture, but how that also made it fun. We touch on the somewhat mysterious and confusing hierarchy used by police and military units, discuss the pros and cons of doing procedural television for multiple seasons, and try to pronounce French names and terms with varying success. Katy sneaks in a Seinfeld reference, Carrie has read this whole show, Maddy tells a fun hospital story about weird brains, and Mack got Inception-ed by Aretha Franklin. We also believe being called “Barbie” is not an insult, wonder how much fandom can really influence media, enjoy foreign media’s depiction of Americans, and discover Discord is amazing for pun-based comedy. We touch on gay Star Wars characters, Paul Blart Mall Cop 2 marking the passage of time, Columbo, and the marimba. Apprécier!TW: Child abuse, sex work, suicide, fatphobia, misogyny

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