Episode 159 – Mikey (1992)

Troy and Roger put their parental skills to the test and take on Mikey, a lesser-known thriller about a dangerously disturbed child hiding behind an angelic face. They dig into the film’s opening scenes, explore the messy dynamics between characters, and question the logic—or lack thereof—behind the adults in Mikey’s life. The conversation covers themes of childhood trauma, parental neglect, and the strange decisions made by authority figures who really should know better. They also take issue with the film’s rushed ending and lack of character development. It’s a thoughtful (and occasionally exasperated) look at a movie that tries to do a lot—and doesn’t always succeed.