Episode 246: EVE'S BAYOU (1997)

Andrew and Dave follow Samuel L. Jackson from National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1 to one of his most acclaimed performances in writer-director Kasi Lemmons' 1997 film, Eve's Bayou.  How does the critically acclaimed film hold up twenty-six years on?  How expertly does Lemmons navigate the formal and narrative complexities of the material? And just how great is the essay that comes with the Criterion Collection release of the film? Tune in and find out!Next Episode: Hotels and non-linear storytelling!All music by Andrew Kannegiesser. Editing by Dave Babbitt.