February 6th, 1974. The world was introduced to John Boorman's surreal sci-fi action epic Zardoz. Following a falling out to a United Artist produced Lord of The Rings adaptation, Boorman wrote, produced and directed his own high fantasy inspired science fiction film about a post apocalyptic, "Wizard of Oz"-esk universe of immortal god-like beings encountering a brutal executioner, played by Sean Connery. Off his rocker on psychedelics, Boorman was able to create a dreamlike apocalyptic Earth on the back of a micro-budget of $1.57 million dollars. However, it's confusing narrative and surreal imagery confused critics and audiences alike, pushing people away from the world of Zardoz and causing Boorman's high science fiction to fail financially. Over the following decades, Zardoz finally gained the following it deserved as the drug fueled epic it represents.
This week, stand up comic, GQ writer and returning guest Kevin Hall joins the podcast to go into depth about one of his favorite science fiction features. We go deep into Boorman's psychedelic classic while constantly lamenting on not getting a Dune episode out. Discussion also includes Sean Connery in a speedo, fetishizing death, a LOT of Dune discussion, Boorman's fixation on ass, the IRA, giant stone head deities and so much more. THE GUN IS GOOD! THE PENIS IS EVIL!
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