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The Virgin Suicides (2000) with special guest Mark J. Parker

Ep. 108

On today's episode, we're exploring one of the penultimate examples of sad girl cinema, and taking a look at The Virgin Suicides (2000). This movie was written and directed by Sofia Coppola and was based off the 1993 novel of the same name by Jeffrey Eugenides.


This movie stars Kirsten Dunst, Kathleen Turner, Josh Hartnett, James Woods, and a whole host of other supporting actors and actresses.


Joining me for this episode is filmmaker and podcaster, Mark J. Parker of the Release Date Rewind Podcast!!! We talk about how wonderful Kirsten Dunst is as an actress, our thoughts on Sofia Coppola movies as a whole, and what we thought of this film overall. I also compare and contrast the film and book, as well!!


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