'The Day of the Beast' (1995) d. Álex de la Iglesia

22/12/2024 29 min

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Episode Synopsis

Why do righteous acts sometimes feel paradoxical?

In a second Christmas-themed episode for this year, we discuss Álex de la Iglesia 1995 black comedy, The Day of the Beast, to examine how it uses Christian mythology to illuminate absurdities in basic moral activity.

We also briefly discuss:
The Holiday (2006) d. Nancy Meyers
Heretic (2024) d. Scott Beck and Bryan Woods

Also, be sure to let us know what your favourite films of 2024 have been for next week's '2024: A Year in Review' episode.

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