On a remote island off the coast of Ireland, two lifelong friends find themselves at an impasse when one abruptly ends their relationship, with alarming consequences for both of them.
In this episode, Grace talks about the 2022 (9X Oscar Nom) tragicomedy, 'The Banshees of Inisherin' by Martin McDonagh, starring Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson.
Some of the topics covered include:
— Why does Colm cut off his fingers?
— Symbolism of Images
— The dichotomies of Colm and Pádraic
— The cosmic indifference of the world and the subsequent mercy
— The mutilation of religion and religion through mutilation
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