Episode 18: Smile (1975)

Don’t stop smiling!Josh and Jesse are back to discuss the hilarious Smile, a no-holds-barred satire of beauty pageant traditions and all-American values. Plus, they talk new releases from Eureka Entertainment, Utopia, Warner Archive, and more!NEXT TIME: Kev and Anna Ghoul, co-hosts of Laurie Strode Trap House, are joining the show for a special double-feature episode. You won’t want to miss it!Want to ask us a question or send us your comments to be read on air? Email us at [email protected]!Follow Josh and Jesse on Letterboxd!Discussed during “Coming Soon to Own”Megadochttps://vinegarsyndrome.com/products/megadocRaining in the Mountainhttps://vinegarsyndrome.com/products/raining-in-the-mountain?_pos=1&_sid=984174875&_ss=rAcross 110th Streethttps://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Across-110th-Street-4K-Blu-ray/420702/The Long Goodbyehttps://www.blu-ray.com/movies/The-Long-Goodbye-4K-Blu-ray/420034/ Horror of Draculahttps://hammerfilms.com/products/dracula-limited-collectors-editionStockholm After Dark: Swedish Noirhttps://eurekavideo.co.uk/movie/stockholm-after-dark/The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Seasons 1 and 2https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=38989Chapters:00:00 Intro00:58 What Josh Has Been Watching09:58 Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma... Finally!15:17 What Jesse's Been Watching22:42 Coming Soon to Own42:41 Feature Presentation: Smile (1975)56:03 Outsized Characters and Sharp Satire01:06:03 Smile's Multiple Subplots and Narrative Flow01:15:58 Empathy for the Contestants and Final Thoughts01:27:37 Next Episode: Double Feature with Kev & Anna from Laurie Strode Trap House