Tyler Gibson
Well, this is a pickle!
We wrapped up June with a lively discussion on the zany space escapades and commando drag queens in Leprechaun 4: In Space (listen) and the underrated yet brilliant trans vampire film Bit (listen). Now, we’re diving headfirst into the world of grindhouse cinema with Robert Rodriguez‘s first installment of the Grindhouse double-feature: Planet Terror (2007)!
The movie revolves around an experimental bio-weapon that transforms the inhabitants of a small town into zombie-like monsters. A motley crew of survivors, including the sultry go-go dancer Cherry Darling (Rose McGowan), the skilled anesthesiologist Dakota Block (Marley Shelton), and the rebellious El Wray (Freddy Rodriguez), join forces to combat the infected and uncover the truth behind the bio-weapon’s release. Unbeknownst to them, the army, under the command of the ominous Lieutenant Muldoon (Bruce Willis), harbors a dark secret that will shock them to their core.
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Episode 288: Planet Terror (2007)
Grab your finest spring water and flex those wrists because we’re dissecting the first half of Grindhouse in Robert Rodriguez‘s thrilling Planet Terror (2007). Joining us in this explosive discussion are Jamie and Bhavna from the Bloody Broads Podcast!
We’ll be delving into the film’s legacy, its infamous box office failure, and its empowering female characters (Rose McGowan and Marley Shelton). From rewriting history with Osama bin Laden to pushing the boundaries of good taste, this film is unlike anything we’ve ever seen…and we’ve been to Morocco!
Also on the agenda: the unforgettable machine gun leg, a debate on “bro films,” a whole lot of pus (and pustules), and one hysterically tragic child death.
Tick off Planet Terror from your list!
Coming up on Wednesday: We’re venturing into the realm of Japanese experimental cinema with a review of Shinya Tsukamoto’s masterpiece Tetsuo: The Iron Man!
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