Twisted (2004)

Hosts Joe and Trace discuss the 2004 thriller Twisted, the fifth entry in their Ashley Judd programming block. They critique the film’s misogynistic script, inconsistent characterizations, and lack of noir atmosphere despite a high budget and star-studded cast. The episode also covers production details, box office failure, and the director’s uninspiring audio commentary.

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Intro and Christmas at the Kringles ad Cast discussion and Patreon programming block Critique of romantic subplot and professional ethics Tangential discussion of Danny Boyle film Screenwriter Sarah Thorpe and production history Director's career impact and gender in film TV actors in film and casting game Comparison to In the Cut and language choices Daytime atmosphere and Ashley Judd series Mid-budget films and market trends Police consultants and 1970s hiring context Mental health of officers and therapy scenes Box office competition with Passion of the Christ Rotten Tomatoes scores and previous reviews Director commentary and sponsor ad Movie plot summary and Kringles ad San Francisco setting and Mark Isham score Actor trivia and Independence Day cameo Comparison to Untraceable and female detectives Character dynamics and sexual tension In media res opening and dialogue style Demographics of film audiences Richard T. Jones and Kiss the Girls game Richard T. Jones filmography and Oceans Mulholland Drive and political commentary Actor game: Death by Temptation and Glass Red herring character and partner dynamics Alibis, framing, and workplace conflict Comical kink and sexual assault depiction Criticism of unexplored jealousy themes Comparison to In the Cut again Celebrity cameos and character messiness Dead dad subplot and mementos Mandatory therapy and David Strathairn Strathairn filmography and Good Night Judd's performance in therapy scenes Promotion and women on police force Diversity representation and self-defense Weapon tracing and framing logic Dale's antagonism and case rivalry Easter eggs and mental instability hints Samuel L. Jackson coaching and mantra Reveal of parents' true death Merry Christmas Daddy callback and drugging San Francisco locations and water scenes Recognizing the victim and crabs Gender politics and slut shaming David E. Kelly shows and crossovers Killer's obsession and location details Quayside homes and vocabulary lesson Drugged state and physical injuries Killer's signature and identification Commissioner keeping her on the case Confusion with Merry Christmas Daddy Voyeur threat and physical altercation Lip service and misogynistic dialogue Body Snatchers connection and cameo Sapphic hand touch and blood test Final girl tank top and judgment Jealousy motive and unexplored plot Lack of proof and self-doubt Suspicion duration and narrative pacing Parallel lanes and lack of intersection Mentor figure and Lisa's role Alcohol removal and woozy line delivery Rohypnal dosage and surveillance Attempted rape and waking up Jail cell and blood test exoneration Stylized dialogue and film noir comparison Houseboat visit and no access list Reveal of John as the killer Endgame plan and walkie talkie confession Samuel L. Jackson performance critique Ending with Delmarco and relationship Casual misogyny and High Crimes comparison Final verdict on performance and script Outro and social media links Welcome to Horrorwood ad

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Twisted (2004)

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