CW: Police brutality, racism, and sexual assault discussed in relation to the plot and themes of the film.
After an extended (and accidental) hiatus, Masie & Stuart are finally back with a new monthly schedule to dissect the unfortunately topical 1995 Kathryn Bigelow cyberpunk action film Strange Days. Starring Ralph Fiennes as the most pathetic ex-cop ever dealing street illegal VR-esque tech on New Year's Eve in the near future 1999, Strange Days is a shockingly prescient film in its portrayal of the evils of police brutality and racism. Does it nail its conclusions on these topics though? And does Angela Bassett slay so hard that its easy to overlook those faults? Tune in to find out!
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Additional Reading/Sources:
Kathryn Bigelow's Commentary on Filming the POV Sequences
FilmScouts Interview with Bigelow and Co-Screenwriter Jay Cocks
Juliette Lewis, PJ Harvey Article from LA Times
LA Time's Article about New Year's Eve Party Created during the Film's Production
Christian Science Monitor Article on Strange Days Featuring Comments from Bigelow
