EPISODE · Jul 30, 2014 · 1H 9M
Episode #5: Season 1, Ep. 5 -- Gladys
from The Tupperware Party: A Podcast on HBO's The Leftovers · host Film Geek Radio
That's one way to open an episode of television. "Gladys" gives new meaning to the phrase "let's get stoned," and begins with one of the most depressing cold opens in recent memory. Andrew and Charlie debate whether a hook can be effective while still arguably ethically unjustifiable. What do we learn about the Guilty Remnant in this episode? Why is Kevin still losing random things and freaking out about it? Is the climactic confrontation between Laurie and Matt compelling? And when does a show just become misery porn? Tune in to find out. SHOW NOTES: 0:26 - Intro 4:17 - General thoughts, Christine's dream 8:49 - The opening scene 13:08 - Who did it? 16:40 - Feeling vs. not feeling 22:00 - Jill cares 24:49 - Let's talk about Kevin 31:30 - Dealing with the feds 33:30 - Gladys' body, lack of Tom 36:41 - Meg is becoming more committed 38:33 - The climactic confrontation, the curfew 46:40 - Listener feedback and voicemails 1:07:30 - Show close DON'T FORGET: You can contact the show by emailing [email protected] or leaving a voicemail at 336-793-2509. Thanks for listening!
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That's one way to open an episode of television. "Gladys" gives new meaning to the phrase "let's get stoned," and begins with one of the most depressing cold opens in recent memory. Andrew and Charlie debate whether a hook can be effective while still arguably ethically unjustifiable. What do we learn about the Guilty Remnant in this episode? Why is Kevin still losing random things and freaking out about it? Is the climactic confrontation between Laurie and Matt compelling? And when does a show just become misery porn? Tune in to find out. SHOW NOTES: 0:26 - Intro 4:17 - General thoughts, Christine's dream 8:49 - The opening scene 13:08 - Who did it? 16:40 - Feeling vs. not feeling 22:00 - Jill cares 24:49 - Let's talk about Kevin 31:30 - Dealing with the feds 33:30 - Gladys' body, lack of Tom 36:41 - Meg is becoming more committed 38:33 - The climactic confrontation, the curfew 46:40 - Listener feedback and voicemails 1:07:30 - Show close DON'T FORGET: You can contact the show by emailing [email protected] or leaving a voicemail at 336-793-2509. Thanks for listening!
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