Dan and Brian discuss The Usual Suspects, that famous purveyor of narrative misdirection. Join as they debate the extent to which the film’s famous ending revelations enhance everything leading up to it, the tarnished legacy of some of the talent behind the film, the tug-of-war between heist procedure and noir murkiness, and which Oscars the film deserved.
Check back in soon for Part 2 of this episode, when they countdown their Top 10 Movie Endings.
Episode Number
239
Films Reviewed
- The Usual Suspects (1995) – Dan’s review
Is It Good?
Is It Good? - Dan's Rating
Exceptionally Good (7/8)
Is It Good? - Brian's Rating
Good (5/8)
Supplemental Media
Brian Terrill is a filmmaker and horror host.
Dan Stalcup writes reviews for The Goods and is a member of OFCS. Follow Dan on Letterboxd.