Episode #9 - Parasite, Birds of Prey, The Pale Horse, and The Righteous Gemstones

A very full episode today!In the news, we have some belated Oscar reactions (including Donald Trump's) and wonder if the Academy is beginning to break its safe, predictable habit of Best Picture winners.Then, in TV, we review the BBC adaptation of The Pale Horse (Rufus Sewell), discussing evangelical stereotypes, witchcraft, and the time Agatha Christie wrote to the Pope. We also review The Righteous Gemstones and whether it's an effective satire about prosperity televangelists.In film, we review Birds of Prey and ponder the ethics of Warner Bros profit driven DCEU.And, of course, we discuss Best Picture winner Parasite, and just how close it is to the Bible's presentation of wealth and class.News - 00:00-14:30The Pale Horse - 14:44-24:09The Righteous Gemstones - 24:24-34:31Birds of Prey - 34:45-48:52Parasite - 49:09-end