Drive down the cinematic enigma of Zyzzyx Road with Parliament After Dark! This inaugural episode of our Reel Lit/Shelf Criticism special takes a closer look at the lowest-grossing domestic film of all time, a bizarre thriller starring Katherine Heigl, Tom Sizemore, and Leo Grillo. Was it a misunderstood masterpiece, a marketing disaster, or just a mess best left buried in the Nevada desert?
Join Stephen, McKenzie, and Raegan as they explore the history behind the film’s infamous $30 box office, dissect its plot, performances, and production, and debate its merits—or lack thereof—with their signature blend of wit and insight. From cringe-worthy scenes to unexpected moments of depth, this midnight movie gets the full parliamentary treatment.
Will Zyzzyx Road get a unanimous thumbs-up or an unceremonious gavel down? Find out on Parliament After Dark!
