Bonus Episode: The Screening Room – Woman of the Hour
Summary
This episode of Hollywoodland’s Screening Room analyzes Anna Kendrick’s directorial debut, *Woman of the Hour*, which dramatizes serial killer Rodney Alcala’s appearance on *The Dating Game*. The host explores the film’s non-linear narrative, its focus on victim Cheryl Bradshaw’s perspective, and themes of male toxicity in 1970s Hollywood. The discussion includes a curated mixtape inspired by the movie and notes Kendrick’s donation of her salary to victim support charities.
Topics discussed
Intro and Ad Breaks: eBay Live and Cosentyx
Screening Room Intro: Woman of the Hour and Rodney Alcala
Script History: The Blacklist and Anna Kendrick's Debut
Narrative Structure: Non-linear Storytelling and Mnemonics
Themes: Male Toxicity and Cheryl Bradshaw's Perspective
Host Bias: Cronenberg Kick and Film Expectations
Ad Break: Amazon Health AI
Acting and Violence: Daniel Zovatto and Brutal Scenes
Institutional Failure: Ignoring Victims and Host Dynamics
The Parking Lot Scene: Female Gaze and Real Terror
Ad Breaks: Bullhorn and Total Wine
Mixtape Intro: Music and Movies in Hollywoodland
Mixtape Tracks 1-2: The Move and The Spinners
Mixtape Tracks 3-4: Amy Mann and Murder Ballads
Mixtape Tracks 5-6: Saint Vincent and The Kinks
Mixtape Track 7: The Beatles and Closing Thoughts
Kendrick's Charity and Review of Is God Is
Podcast Updates: Manson Episodes and Tarantino Sequel
Rant on Pre-Movie Videos and Patreon Perks
Outro: Box Office Numbers and Final Ads
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