Cinecast #11: Girl, Interrupted

On this week's show, a review of "Palindromes," the new film from social satirist Todd Solondz. Solondz, who directed "Welcome to the Dollhouse" and "Happiness," is responsible for some of the most provocative films of the last decade, and "Palindromes" is no exception. In his continued exploration of America's psychic underbelly, Solondz challenges conventional notions of child sexuality, religious hypocrisy and abortion. We both found things to admire about the experimental "Palindromes," but disagreed when it came to the effectiveness of Solondz's dark vision -- is it sympathetic or far too cynical?

Also on the show: Listener feedback, a look at the critical response to "The Interpreter" and "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy," Massacre Theatre, and our Top 5 'One-Timers' ... films we loved but may never see again.



Cinecast #11
:46-12:08 - Review: "Palindromes"
12:57-23:35 - Critical response to "The Interpreter" and "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy," Listener Feedback
24:28-33:52 - Top 5 One-Timers, Massacre Theatre

"Baby Bye Bye" and "Sweetness" by Dan Bern courtesy of Messenger Records. Cinecast theme music courtesy of Age of the Rifle.

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