Cinema Bones

Author: Masie & Stuart

A podcast about movies that are bad... but kind of good? Join hosts Masie and Stuart as they autopsy various films throughout history, finding the bones that make them compelling in spite of their flaws.
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Cinema Bones - Ep 30 - Strange Days (1995)
Episode 30
Saturday, 31 January, 2026

CW: Police brutality, racism, and sexual assault discussed in relation to the plot and themes of the film. After an extended (and accidental) hiatus, Masie & Stuart are finally back with a new monthly schedule to dissect the unfortunately topical 1995 Kathryn Bigelow cyberpunk action film Strange Days. Starring Ralph Fiennes as the most pathetic ex-cop ever dealing street illegal VR-esque tech on New Year's Eve in the near future 1999, Strange Days is a shockingly prescient film in its portrayal of the evils of police brutality and racism. Does it nail its conclusions on these topics though? And does Angela Bassett slay so hard that its easy to overlook those faults? Tune in to find out! Linktree: https://linktr.ee/cinema_bones Follow Us on Social Media @ Cinema_Bones on Instagram and Letterboxd for podcast updates. Additional Reading/Sources: Kathryn Bigelow's Commentary on Filming the POV Sequences FilmScouts Interview with Bigelow and Co-Screenwriter Jay Cocks Juliette Lewis, PJ Harvey Article from LA Times LA Time's Article about New Year's Eve Party Created during the Film's Production Christian Science Monitor Article on Strange Days Featuring Comments from Bigelow