Episode #304 - May (2002)

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Paddy and Rob debate whether ghosts say 'boo' or 'woo' before sharing bizarre limousine stories.

The episode begins with Paddy and Rob debating whether ghosts say 'boo' or 'woo', leading to humorous personal stories about limousines. They transition to discussing the film 'May', a 2002 horror movie about a lonely woman named May who works as a veterinary assistant and becomes fixated on collecting perfect body parts from people. The hosts note that May interacts with characters played by Jeremy Sisto and Anna Faris, with Sisto's character being particularly unlikable. They critique the film's slow pacing in the first hour but find the final half-hour more engaging, as May murders several characters and sews their body parts together to create a doll. Paddy and Rob analyze Angela Bettis's performance as May, highlighting how it carries the film despite its flaws. They compare 'May' to other movies like 'Heathers' and 'American Mary', discussing its unique blend of offbeat humor and horror. The conversation shifts to tangential topics, including the origin of the word 'limousine', classical composer Julius Fučík, and video games like 'RollerCoaster Tycoon'. The hosts also preview next week's episode, which will cover the film 'After Everything'. Throughout, they maintain a casual, conversational tone, mixing film analysis with personal anecdotes and pop culture references.

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A loose, funny May discussion is strongest on delayed murders, horror payoff, and the practical problem of body storage.

Big Boys Don't Cry treats the 2002 film May as a horror discussion about patience, payoff, and the awkward practicalities behind a killer's plan.

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You want a Halloween movie chat that debates boo versus woo before impatiently asking May to get to the murders.

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