In this episode, Marisa and Aric *figuratively* hit the road to celebrate the road film genre, a staple in cinema that is known for bringing new perspectives and unseen horizons. Along the way, they'll take a look at six iconic road films: THELMA & LOUISE (1991), the iconic story of two women on the run to Mexico that is, quite simply, badass, LA STRADA (1954), Federico Fellini's harsh, yet whimsical journey of a young woman and a strongman performer through Italy, DEAD MAN (1995), Jim Jarmusch's western of a naive man that quickly becomes trapped in the hell of the American frontier, NEBRASKA (2013), the "dryer than yeast" comedy of an older father and son in search of a sweepstakes prize, WENDY AND LUCY (2008), a darkly ironic road film about a young girl, her dog, and a small Oregon town that are literally going nowhere, and THE PASSENGER (1975), Michelangelo Antonioni's cross-country road film of a journalist who steals the identity of a dead man, leading to dire consequences. Notes for a Theory of the Road Movie - Walter Salles, New York Times Article Please consider supporting this show through our Patreon! Keep up with us on Instagram and Twitter: @filmchatterpod. Check out the films mentioned in this episode on our Letterboxd. Thanks for tuning in!