Episode 105: The Grifters (1990)

In this episode, we wind the clock back to the start of the 90s to pay a visit to the world of crime dramas with Jason's next pick. Backed up by Martin Scorcese and featuring a star-studded cast led by John Cusack, Anjelica Huston, and Annette Benning, come join us as we check out Stephen Frears' The Grifters from 1990. Prepare for two drastically different takes as Jason finds himself charmed by the flick and Dustin serves up a buffet of quibbles and hangups. But before all that, Jason dishes on some new Shudder watches and Dustin caps off the rest of his AVP franchise rewatch. And so much more! Part of the Prescribed Films Podcast Network (www.thepfpn.com) What We've Been Watching: -Jason: Last Straw (2023) & The Coffee Table (2022) & Heroes Shed No Tears (1984) -Dustin: Prometheus (2012) & Alien: Covenant (2017) & Alien (1979) & Alien: Romulus (2024) & Aliens (1986) & Alien 3 (1992) & Alien Resurrection (1997) Show Notes: -The Grifters Trailer -Go check out all the other fine shows on the Prescribed Films Podcast Network -Related Film: Blood Diner -Related Film: Milk & Serial -Related Short: The Chair -Related Film: Predator -Related Topic: Miramax -Related RPG: Alien The Roleplaying Game -Related Game: Alien: Isolation -Related Film: Terminator 2: Judgment Day -Related Film: The City of Lost Children -Related Franchise: Witchcraft -Related Film: Miracle Mile -Related Film: The Reflecting Skin -Related Film: Ghostbusters -Related Film: Airplane -Related Film: An American Werewolf in London -Related Film: Cape Fear -Related Film: Lady and the Tramp -Related Film: Phantom of the Paradise -Related Film: The Sting -Related Film: Psycho -Related Film: Air Force One -Related Film: Candyman -Related Film: Dangerous Liasons -Related Film: The Big Heat -Related Film: Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool -Related Film: The Lady Vanishes -Related Artist: Cher -Related Film: Misery -Related Film: Ghost -Related Film: The Dead Thing -Related Film: Reversal of Fortune -Related Film: Dead Ringers -Related Film: The Shrouds -Related Author: Alexandre Dumas -Related Novel: The Three Musketeers -Related Novel: The Count of Monte Cristo -Related Film: The Count of Monte Cristo (2024) -Related Film: The Three Musketeers: Milady -Related Film: The Three Musketeers (1973) -Related Film: The Man in the Iron Mask -Related Film: Titanic Next Time: The Three Musketeers: D'Artagnan (2023)