Each week on Cathode Ray Mission, video store nerds Randy & Will plumb the depths of Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, and all the other streaming services to find the best and worst of big-budget cinema blockbusters, direct-to-video cult favorites, and everything in between.
***Warning***
The Baby of Mâcon contains scenes of sexual violence which are discussed in this episode. If you'd like to skip this portion then skip second section which starts around 37:00.
This week Randy & Will look at morality, faith, & corruption by way of two very different selection. Up first is The Baby of Mâcon, Peter Greenaway's controversial meta-drama about corruption at all levels of society. Previously not available in the US, this movie is an an incredible cinematic achievement and must be seen to be believed.
Afterwards, we'll see how far people will go to make a buck in Larry Cohen's 1985 horror-satire The Stuff. When America falls for a heavily marketed meal replacement, an FBI agent turned corporate spy quickly discovers that The Stuff is made from a mysterious substance that melts people from the inside.
Both of today's selections are available on Amazon Prime Video.
Support independent theaters with Virtual Screenings! Virtual screenings let you purchase a ticket from your local theater to stream first run movies at home. Your theater will get to keep a portion of the ticket to help maintain business and keep people employed during lockdown.
We're suggesting two of our local theaters but check your area to see if any independent theaters are hosting virtual screenings and support them if you can.
Roxie Theater (San Francisco) - roxie.com
Rodeo Cinema (Oklahoma City) - rodeocinema.org
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