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Shallow Grave (1994)

Directed by Danny Boyle•1h 33m•Published Feb 18, 2025•Episode length 2h 47m
Episode 266 - Shallow Grave (w/ KevDog from The Podcast That Wouldn't Die)
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When David, Juliet, and Alex find their new roommate dead with a large sum of money, they agree to hide the body and keep the cash. However, this newfound fortune gradually corrodes their friendship.

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(Deep Dive begins at 44:45) "Some friendships are worth killing for." Join your favorite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian and Official KevDog from The Podcast That Wouldn't Die (Megs, B-Tech Kev & Liam are off trying to dispose of a suitcase full of cash) – as we head to the world of twisted morality, paranoia, …

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(Deep Dive begins at 44:45)

"Some friendships are worth killing for." Join your favorite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian and Official KevDog from The Podcast That Wouldn't Die (Megs, B-Tech Kev & Liam are off trying to dispose of a suitcase full of cash) – as we head to the world of twisted morality, paranoia, and early Danny Boyle brilliance in Shallow Grave (1994). We’re swapping the peaceful Amish countryside for a grimy Edinburgh flat and diving into our 266th episode as we discuss:

  • How Ewan McGregor, Kerry Fox, and Christopher Eccleston create one of the most dysfunctional trios in cinema.  Are any of them likeable?
  • Danny Boyle’s energetic directing style and how it shaped his career.
  • Would we call ourselves hard boyled or medium boyled
  • The film’s dark humor – does it still land in 2024?
  • Is Kerry Fox doomed to be the answer to an obscure trivia question
  • Who is the biggest villain of the movie: greed, paranoia, or one of the three roommates?
  • Would you ever trust your roommates with this much money?
  • We talk about The Kansas City Chiefs getting destroyed in the SuperBowl and discuss the price of eggs
  • Whether Shallow Grave is the Best Film Ever.

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