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After our previous dismemberment of “Exte: Hair Extensions,” we are once again taking an unpredictable dive into the curious mind of Japanese filmmaker Sion Sono with “Strange Circus”...and it was indeed strange! We found the film’s dream-of-consciousness flow, and twisty reality of the narrative, to be the perfect vehicle for dealing with such extreme subject matter, in that turned-to-11 way that Japanese films only know how to do. Despite what felt like a waffling middle chunk, Ryan and Tim both gave it a “rent,” as Sono’s unique, bloody bravado and filmmaking prowess on display was something well worth experiencing. Where we watched: iTunes rental Strange Circus (2005) Written and Directed by Sion Sono RecommenDEADtions: Suicide Club / Alone: The Beast (TV show) Next week’s film: Jigoku (1960) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices