The Perfection (2019) feat. Mae Shults

Don't adjust your feed: we're redoing Richard Shepard's twisty 2019 secret rape/revenge film, which drew criticism when we covered it in our first year. Joining us is musician and Halloweenies editor Mae Shults for a discussion that veers between heavy, confessional and dumb. We're talking real life sexual assault, pooping our pants and guessing the pop culture moment the film's wig reveal is referencing. Plus: debating the responsibility of art (and other criticisms from reviews), praising the performances, and questioning the catharsis of the ending References: > Aja Romano. "Netflix’s The Perfection learned all the wrong lessons from #MeToo." Vox > Cate Young. "The Perfection Turns the Rape Revenge Fantasy Into Spectacle." Jezebel Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, Letterboxd, Facebook, or join the Facebook Group to get in touch with other listeners > Trace: @tracedthurman > Joe: @bstolemyremote > Mae: @eversonpoe / Music: https://eversonpoe.bandcamp.com/ Be sure to support the boys on Patreon!  Theme Music: Alexander Nakarada Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices