Episode 118 - Tideland

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Let's be honest, as horrific as much of this movie's content is, it's really more of a fantasy/fairytale. Apropo to the incomparable Terry Gilliam, this controversial entry of his did much the same for Ryan and Tim: breed controversy. Although magic and wonder and terror abound, this one really missed its mark and led to a near double "avoid"...

Let’s be honest, as horrific as much of this movie’s content is, it’s really more of a fantasy/fairytale. Apropo to the incomparable Terry Gilliam, this controversial entry of his did much the same for Ryan and Tim: breed controversy. Although magic and wonder and terror abound, this one really missed its mark and led to a near double ”avoid”... BUT ultimately was given a “stream” from Ryan and a “rent” from Tim.

Where we watched: Amazon Prime

Tideland (2005)
Directed by Terry Gilliam
Written by Tony Grisoni, Terry Gilliam, and Mitch Cullin

RecommenDEADtions: The Apu Trilogy / Spring

Next week’s film: The Thing from Another World


Tim Aslin