Episode 213: Difficult Films (2) FUNNY GAMES (1997)

Explicit content warning

05/13/22 • 77 min

3 Listeners

Blood and Black Rum Podcast - A Cult Film / Horror Podcast

We continue Difficult Films month playing the Funny Games of Michael Haneke. Here we discuss the ominous tension that is built with virtually no music, the offputting dynamic of the movie, the duality of its difficultness, the impact of violence, and a whole lot more!

We're also drinking Genesee Brewing Company's Tropical Pineapple Kolsch.

Approximate timeline

0:00-12:00 Intro
12:00-21:00 Beer talk
21:00-end Funny Games

Next up: Requiem for a Dream

We're also drinking Genesee Brewing Company's Tropical Pineapple Kolsch.

Approximate timeline

0:00-12:00 Intro
12:00-21:00 Beer talk
21:00-end Funny Games

Next up: Requiem for a Dream

Previous Episode

Episode 212: Difficult Films (1) HEREDITARY

1 Recommendations

We're starting Difficult Films off with one that... seems to be a divide between the two hosts! Hereditary is well-known as Ari Aster's gut-punching directorial debut, and we discuss just what makes this film a slow-burn disturbing jaunt into family trauma. This also happens to coincide with Mother's Day, so you know... happy Mother's Day being reminded about the grief you potentially carry for your children. We get into all kinds of things here, including that memorable early scene, Toni Colette's performance, and more. We're also drinking Fidens' NM4NM4NM Triple IPA!

Approximate timeline

0:00-15:00 Intro
15:00-22:00 Beer talk
22:00-end Hereditary

Next up: Funny Games (original)

Next Episode

Episode 214: Difficult Films (3) REQUIEM FOR A DREAM

2 Recommendations

Our third Difficult Film probably comes as no surprise; Requiem for a Dream is often considered a tough film to sit through, especially when you know the spiral of four people's lives is coming. Since neither of us had seen the film, it was certainly an eye-opening experience to check out Darren Aronofsky's breakthrough film about drug addiction and the unintentional chaos it reeks on those involved. We talk about these tough topics, Keith David, the Donnie Darko connections, and more! Also, we're drinking the Ommegang/Thin Man Brewing collaboration beer Neon Boodles, a tropical raspberry NEIPA.

Approximate timeline

0:00-12:00 Intro
12:00-20:00 Beer talk
20:00-end Requiem for a Dream

On the finale: Antichrist