Academy Award Contender (Best International Feature): Holy Spider Review with Tyler Lennon

I'm dropping back into your feed today with a special film and something new for me on this podcast. As I get back into the swing of reviewing indie films, every now and then a hidden gem will land in my lap and that is the case here. I knew this film was special as soon as I read the description so I brought Tyler with me to view the film and have a deep-dive discussion about it.  We do a spoiler-free review to start before moving to the detailed discussion. Below is more information about the film so you know everything you need to know before diving in.   SYNOPSIS - Female journalist Rahimi (Zar Amir Ebrahimi) travels to the Iranian holy city of Mashhad to investigate a serial killer who believes he is doing the work of God, cleansing the streets of sinners by murdering sex workers. As the body count mounts and Rahimi draws closer to exposing his crimes, the opportunity for justice grows harder to attain as the ‘Spider Killer’ is embraced by many as a hero. Based on the horrific true story of serial killer Saeed Hanaei, acclaimed writer-director Ali Abbasi (Border) unveils a gripping crime thriller and a daring indictment of a society in which rough justice is routinely a fact of life. Main things to know: OFFICIAL DANISH SUBMISSION FOR the 95TH ACADEMY AWARDS (BEST INTERNATIONAL FEATURE) A FILM BY Ali Abbasi: Director of Oscar®-Nominated BORDER, WINNER - BEST DIRECTOR at the 2022 Fantastic Fest STARRING Zar Amir Ebrahimi: WINNER - BEST ACTRESS at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival 00:12 - 21:40 Spoiler Free Section 21:44 - End. Spoiler Section Follow Tyler on Twitter @Tyler_Lennon Subscribe to The Lennon Closet at The Lennon Closet Podcast on Apple Podcasts (or find it wherever you get your podcasts) Of course, you can follow all of my movie stuff on Twitter @BibsFilm and follow my main account on Twitter @BibsCorner. If you like the podcast, leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!