In this episode, Andrew and Monica try to solve the mysteries of Looper. What is it trying to say about violence? Is it a critique of mainstream Hollywood entertainment? Can true love and money really save you from a life of crime? And what's up with Kid Blue? Tune in to find out. SHOW NOTES: 0:22 - Intro and clip 3:15 - What is this film really about? 6:24 - A Cabin In The Woods-esque critic of pop culture? 12:30 - The use of primitive weapons 14:45 - The contrast between the presentation of violence around Joe versus that around Old Joe 19:25 - Nature vs. nurture; does Cid grow up to become the Rainmaker? 26:18 - True love and money can't save you from the cycle of violence 32:01 - Reactions to the ending, film as a visual drug 35:00 - The character of Kid Blue, violence as masculine rite of passage 40:12 - Show close DON'T FORGET: You can contact the show by emailing cinemafix@filmgeekradio.com. Thanks for listening!