Episode 106 - Prisoners of the Ghostland

On tonight's episode of the show, we wrap up September by taking a break from the hustle and bustle of mainstream cinema and doing a rare entry: a Nicolas Cage film. Specifically, a Nicolas Cage film that went to SUNDANCE film festival. That film is Sion Sono's Prisoners of the Ghostland. A 2021 American neo-noir Western action film directed by Sion Sono, from a script by Aaron Hendry and Reza Sixo Safai. The film stars Nicolas Cage, Sofia Boutella, and Bill Moseley. Its plot revolves around a notorious criminal, Hero (Nicolas Cage), who is sent to rescue the governor's adopted granddaughter, who has disappeared into a dark region called Ghostland. The film had its world premiere at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival on January 31, 2021. The film was released in theaters and on video on demand on September 17, 2021, by RLJE Films. Critics gave the film generally mixed to positive reviews. For us, it was just such a blast getting to take a break from the disappointing blockbuster faire of the summer and get to talk about an actor who, while has not been in some good movies, has had a long, varied but interesting career. He's worked with some incredible directors, and has such a distinct style of acting, and with his recent turn towards more cultish faire that really sees him in some outlandish settings. He's stated that he will never retire from acting. Be sure to keep tuning in for more episodes of the #talkintvpodcast