This week, Susan has selected the 1996 cult comedy classic from the Kids in the Hall (KITH), Brain Candy. Greg and Susan discuss the targets of satire in the film: the pharmaceutical industry, corporate greed, grunge, and fame. They also talk about how the success of the film fell victim to individual struggles of KITH members, disagreements about the story between the troupe's members and Dave Foley, and pressures from the studio.
The couple also discusses trivia about the film and some history of the members and more memorable KITH characters.
Articles and videos referenced in the episode:
Kevin MacDonald Interview with Build Series
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8V5pLX12zUw
Kids in the Hall: Laughing Ourselves Sick
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNzOclTKgvo
PopMatters.com - Time only makes the cult grow stronger: Kids in the Hall Brain Candy
https://www.popmatters.com/time-only-makes-the-cult-grow-stronger-kids-in-the-halls-brain-candy-2495444355.html?rebelltitem=1#rebelltitem1
Siskel and Ebert Review
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dheOm5JgwzM
Brain Candy Turns 20: A Conversation with The Kids in the Hall’s Scott Thompson
https://consequenceofsound.net/2016/04/brain-candy-turns-20-a-conversation-with-the-kids-in-the-halls-scott-thompson/
