The House That Caspar Built.
Why should a film critic ever be paid to review a movie after walking out halfway through?
I think I know who sent this question in, and to what it alludes! It was sent in in half-jest, to tease me — but I’m of a mood to set records straight so why don’t we all get our hands dirty together during this wet, wet British summer? Let’s go!
In this first episode, we come up with the name of the podcast on the spot, and go on to discuss two differently delightful French films, both of which stand out from the usual French output for being set in the countryside: Alain Guiraudie’s Misericordia, and Louise Courvoisier’s
An unexpected box office success in France, this debut feature shot in the countryside challenges strict divisions between the popular French comedy and the arthouse drama.
What gives a good movie the juice?
A heady potion, Alain Guiraudie's Misericordia possesses a very subtle derangement.