Ep. 154: when people are objects

Whether it’s Marina Abramović’s performance art devolving into violence or cartels flaying flesh from living victims, we discuss our fascination and horror at how humans can treat other humans like objects. Highlights: [0:00] Mark tells CoRri about the performing art of Marina Abramović, and the people who made it violent[21:06] Spooky season has officially begun and Corrigan spent it with dear Bookseller Ryan and her dear spooky children[29:24] We discuss Gremlins 2, Mark’s kids’ upcoming horror screenings, and Mark’s hugely improved mental health[37:20] The world is still shit but we revisit finding joy in it[51:49] What we watched! (The Exorcist, Eden Lake, The Isle, The Lighthouse, The Cell, Child’s Play 3, No One Will Save You) Follow us on letterboxd: Mark | CoRri[73:00] We discuss cartel violence, a lack of respect for the value of human life, and whether criminalization and prohibition are the problem.