Episode 74: A History of Violence

On this episode of Remainders we watch the 2005 film A History of
Violence. David Cronenberg adapts the graphic novel by John
Wagner about a small town family man who becomes a local hero
after killing two men during an armed robbery. This gets the
attention of a mob boss who believes Tom is a man with a violent
past. Beast mode performances by Viggo Mortenson, Ed Harris, and
William Hurt elevate A History of Violence into epic territory.


Other topics include Viggo’s career post-Lord of the Rings,
Cronenberg’s filmography, best Ed Harris and William Hurt
performances, Brad Pitt and sports movies, plus Ripley and the
history of the character from Patricia Highsmith’s novel.


Songs of the Week


Voicemail by Meat Wave


Save Me by Aimee Mann


Dear John by Aimee Mann


Remainders Podcast Jukebox Playlist





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