Season 08 | Episode 07

JT Mollner

Writer / Director

The conversation continues with Strange Darling writer/director JT Mollner discusses a few of his favorite movies that focus on the mental or physical deterioration and ultimate demise of a central character… a descent into madness or sickness, with hosts Josh Olson and Joe Dante.

Show Notes:

Movies Referenced In This Episode

Strange Darling (2024)
Taxi Driver (1976) – Rod Lurie’s trailer commentary
Killers Of The Flower Moon (2023)
The Limey (1999)
Dead Ringers (1988)
A History Of Violence (2005)
Repulsion (1965) – Michael Lehman’s trailer commentary
Cries And Whispers (1972) – Bernard Rose’s trailer commentary
Crash (1995)
Crash (2005)
Goodfellas (1990)
The Godfather (1972)
Citizen Kane (1941)
Pulp Fiction (1994)
Lost Highway (1997)
Blue Velvet (1986)
Donnie Darko (2001)
The Box (2009)
Eyes Wide Shut (1999)
Full Metal Jacket (1987)
The Killing (1956)
Dr. Strangelove (1964)
Lolita (1962)
Barry Lyndon (1976)
Bronco Billy (1980)
The Shining (1980)
Bug (2006)
The Pianist (2002)
Killer Joe (2011)
Sorcerer (1977)
The Exorcist (1973)
Paris, Texas (1984)
Shane (1953)

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