THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION (1994)

We are joined by many time guest Emily St. James (Yellowjackets) to discuss Frank Darabont’s modern Capra film about hope, defiance, cosmic injustice, Stephen King, prison, freedom, and more! Is it crazy to like Forrest Gump more than this film? Look, you probably think that’s crazy, but don’t let that stop you from tuning in!Continue reading “THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION (1994)”

FORREST GUMP (1994)

The cows revisit 1994’s Best Picture winner, Forrest Gump. Is it a conservative agenda piece, portraying Forrest’s racial colorblindness as the envisioned end of racism in America, or is it a sober reflection on the history of violence and racism baked into contemporary America and American cinema? Is Jenny’s the story of an entire generation’sContinue reading “FORREST GUMP (1994)”