Misery (Justice for Kathy Bates!)

About this episode

The hosts discuss the film 'Misery' and the performances of Kathy Bates and James Caan.

Send a text This week on Mummy Dearest Podcast we're unwrapping the dripping wet sensual author thriller: "Misery"! We loved watching the hottie with a body, Kathy Bates, slink around her sumptuously decorated love nest / prison with the timelessly gorgeous James Caan. The chemistry between these two was off the charts. We haven't seen a "will they / won't they" like this in a long time. Bonus points to the filmmakers for finding and casting an actual pig named Misery! We love to see a woman ...

People in this episode

Hosts: Zach Mellen, Sloane Steel

Topics covered

• thriller
• film analysis
• actor chemistry
• Kathy Bates
• James Caan
• cinema

Keywords

• Misery
• Kathy Bates
• James Caan
• film review
• actor chemistry
• thriller

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Books & works: Misery

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