Say Hello to My Little Film: Episode 121 - Bound

On this week's SAY HELLO TO MY LITTLE FILM, we hit blackjack for our 21st episode! It's Rob's turn and he hits the table with the 1996 erotic, neo-noir thriller BOUND. This landmark film of LGTBQ+ representation in mainstream film stars Jennifer Tilly (BRIDE OF CHUCKY, LIAR LIAR), Gina Gershon (SHOWGIRLS, FACE/OFF) and Joe Pantoliano (RISKY BUSINESS, THE MATRIX).

In this dark noir, Violet (Tilly) and her mob underboss boyfriend Caesar (Pantoliano) encounter ex-con Corky (Gershon) working for the landlord remodeling the apartment next door. The sexual tension is thick when Violet begins to pursue this new arrival to the building, steaming up the screen with her unabashed attraction to Corky (who would give James Dean a run for his money in the "cool" department). But when Violet, who is beginning to question her loyalty to Caesar and the life she has found herself in, enlists Corky to help her steal $2 million dollars of embezzled cash that Caesar has recovered from a fellow mobster, their newfound relationship is put to the test as trust is the name of the game in this crime caper that could end with both of them in a watery grave.

Directed by sci-fi giants The Wachowski's (THE MATRIX, SPEED RACER), this noir thriller may initially seem out of their wheelhouse, but the DNA of their future style is clear and present as they prove their talents at taut storytelling and pure tension. 

Will this edge of your seat noir be enough to keep Ray's eyes glued to the screen? Or will this humble origin of these sci-fi legends leave him feeling underwhelmed? Tune in to find out!

Theme Song:

Music & Lyrics: Jeremy Catarelli

 

Intermission:

Voice: Jeremy Catarelli

Music: Jay You