Extras

Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (Sidney J. Furie, 1987)

Elena Lazic

28 Nov 2020 — 2 min read

The poor quality, cheap special effects and banal approach to both the character of Superman and the threat of nuclear annihilation in Superman IV: The Quest for Peace are of course very endearing, and the film undoubtedly deserves its place in the so-bad-it’s-good canon. But its true appeal lies for me in the way some of its images and moments seem to transcend the film they’re in, hinting at surreal and dreamlike dimensions which the film as a whole does not belong to.

‘Holy Cow’ and ‘Misericordia’

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

Touch Grass: Louise Courvoisier discusses Holy Cow (2024)

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.

Psycho. #45

What gives a good movie the juice?

In a Minor Key: On Alain Guiraudie's Misericordia (2024)

A heady potion, Alain Guiraudie's Misericordia possesses a very subtle derangement.

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‘Holy Cow’ and ‘Misericordia’

Touch Grass: Louise Courvoisier discusses Holy Cow (2024)

Psycho. #45

In a Minor Key: On Alain Guiraudie's Misericordia (2024)