Pig - S09 E72

Shoot the Hostage concludes its Nicolas Cage-a-thon with Pig (2021), a film that proves Nic Cage can do subtle, heartbreaking, and filthy all at once.

Join Dan and Sarah as they wade through the truffle-scented forest of Michael Sarnoski's directorial debut, discussing whether this is an anti-revenge movie or Cage: Pig in the City.

Expect spoilers as we discuss the film's themes, from grief and loss to the pretentious world of gourmet dining.

We'll be asking the big questions, like:

• Is Pig just John Wick with a truffle pig instead of a puppy?
• How does the film deconstruct the revenge movie genre?
• Why are the chapter titles named after fancy food (Rustic Mushroom Tart, Mom's French Toast, A Bird, a Bottle, and a Salted Baguette)?
• Is Adam Arkin related to Alan Arkin? (spoilers – yes, of course!)
• What does this film have to say about critics & the commodification of art? (A lot, apparently!)
• Was Nicolas Cage almost bitten to death by an untrained pig actor (we have the answer!)

If you're a fan of Nicolas Cage, indie films, or movies that make you think (and maybe cry a little), this episode is for you. We'll also be talking about the performances of Alex Wolff and Adam Arkin, plus Sarah's dream of living in the woods with a pet pig and reliable Wi-Fi.

Listen right until the end to find out which theme you can expect in season 10 which begins March 24th.

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