November 13, 2024

EP. 345 — Heathers

This week Paul & Amy break down the 1989 dark comedy classic Heathers starring Winona Ryder, Christian Slater and Shannen Doherty. They talk about how it subverts the high school comedy genre, how relevant it is today and more.

 

Next week you WILL be entertained as we cover Gladiator! You can rent Heathers on all platforms but don’t forget to check your local library or apps like Hoopla and Kanopy!

 

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