Episode 063: Monica, O My Darling (2022)

In this episode, another listener suggestion sends us kicking and screaming back into the world of Indian cinema. Join us as we dig into the many twists and turns of Vasan Bala's genre blending escapade Monica, O My Darling from 2022. Jason finds his apprehension in the wake of 13B utterly destroyed against the film's charm. Dustin finds an excuse to rant about Keigo Higashino and then puts in some extra credit by checking out a Japanese tv movie adaptation of the original source material. And so much more! Special thanks to AyJ for suggesting we check this one out. Got a movie you champion? A hidden gem you think needs more love? Just want to see more discussion on a particular film? We want to check out the movies you suggest to us. Write in at [email protected] or contact us on your favorite form of social media and shoot us a movie recommendation. Part of the Prescribed Films Podcast Network (www.thepfpn.com) What We've Been Watching: -Jason: Goku: Midnight Eye OVA 1&2 (1989) -Dustin: Emmanuelle: First Contact (1994) & Shin Kamen Rider (2023) Show Notes: -Monica, O My Darling Trailer -Stream Monica, O My Darling on Netflix -Go pick up something cool during Vinegar Syndrome's Partner Label Month -Go preorder Severin's Black Emanuelle Box Set -Related Commercial: This is Anime -Related Author: Keigo Higashino -Related Film: The Maltese Falcon -Related Film: Ludo -Related Film: Tumbbad -Related Director: Quentin Tarantino  -Related Directors: The Coen Brothers -Related Film: Brutus no Shinzo (2011) -Related Film: Caravan -Related Song: Piya Tu Ab To Aja -Related Film: Jewel Thief -Related Film: Psycho -Related Author: Edogawa Ranpo -Related Film: Himitsu -Related Film: The Secret  -Related TV Drama: Detective Galileo -Related Film: The Devotion of Suspect X -Related Film: Midsummer's Equation -Related Film: Silent Parade -Related Film: Masquerade Hotel -Related Film: Masquerade Night -Related Film: Knives Out -Related Film: Laplace's Witch -Related Film: Andhadhun -Related Film: Johnny Gaddar -Related Film: Pulp Fiction -Related Song: Yeh Ek Zindagi -Related Show: Twilight Zone Next Time: The Quiet Earth (1985)