Sexy & Surreal: Episode 41 - Boxing Helena (1993)

Terry and Joe return for a limited series on the children of David Lynch and David Cronenberg.First up: Jennifer Lynch's feature film debut, Boxing Helena (1993) which drew vicious reviews and accusations of misogyny for its story of a clearly mentally ill man (Julian Sands) who abducts and mutilates the titular object of his affection (Sherilyn Fenn).While we're not sold on the film as a whole (it's a bit sleepy), it seems as though critics purposefully misread the film, which is an obvious male fantasy.Plus: Lynch's time in director jail, a HOT Bill Paxton, and debate about what we know of the real HelenaReference: Rosebud Ben-Oni. “Ultimate Male Nightmares”: on Boxing Helena and Election 2016 (Part 2)." The Kenyon ReviewWanna connect with your co-hosts on Instagram & BlueSky?> Terry: @gaylydreadful> Joe: @bstolemyremote / @joelipsett (BlueSky)Theme Music: Roniit - "Purify"If you like the podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe!Discover more fabulously creepy Anatomy of a Scream Pod Squad and follow the network on Instagram and BlueSky @aoas_xx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.