Double Edged Double Bill

Blonde is coming out to great controversy on Netflix, notably its NC-17 rating. The infamous MPA rating has been a scarlet letter for cinema since its inception over 30 years ago. So, it's a natural subject for a Double Edged Double Bill! First, Matthew McConaughey kicks off his comeback with the extremely upsetting William Friedkin film Killer Joe! Then, Paul Verhoeven makes the ultimate rise to fame story in the fascinating Showgirls! Together, our duo answer the crucial questions. Is Gina Gershon the queen of NC-17? Would Matthew McConaughey fit in a western setting? Which two films will they cover for next week's episode on mafia movies? Well, put on your cowboy hat and travel to DIFFERENT PLACES while you listen to find out! Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! Follow the show on Twitter @DEDBpod & Facebook as well as Thomas on Twitter! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple