I have posted a youtube video link below to Moviedrome presenter Mark Cousins introduction to director/writer David O. Russell’s 1994 indie breakthrough Spanking the Monkey. Readers can also read Cousins intro transcript here. The episode’s original airdate was August 10, 1997 (read here). A fresh viewing may be in order considering that it has been a long time since I saw this black comedy.
Here is a youtube video link to Mark Cousins Moviedrome intro to Spanking the Monkey
Here is a youtube video link to the film’s original theatrical trailer
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Yeah…this is a difficult film. It’s good, obviously, but the subject matter…It makes me a little queasy…and it should.
I saw this on release, and still recall the controversy around the subject matter.
Best wishes, Pete.
Considering the plot, I would not be surprised 🙂 Anyway, thanks for dropping by 🙂
Though it has been a while since I saw it, I would not be surprised that the subject matter would make one squirm. Anyway, thanks for dropping by 🙂