Show Notes
No Soul Is Safe. "Giving Thanks Month" continues! A whole month of Patron-picked movies! Next up is Bill Paxton's 2001 directorial debut FRAILTY from longtime patron "James B"! In an FBI office, a man recounts a disturbing childhood tied to his father's divine mission to destroy evil. As his story unfolds, the present and past collide. Also this week: Traffic woes, Meatballs franchise trivia, and tryting to remember who the heck is in Tombstone? All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "Only demons should fear me... You're not a demon, are you?" ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Frailty (2001) Directed by Bill Paxton Written by Brent Hanley Starring Bill Paxton, Matthew McConaughey, Powers Boothe, Matt O'Leary, Jeremy Sumpter, Derk Cheetwood, and Missy Crider ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 37:11 - "The Shpiel" 01:00:11 - Film Breakdown 01:51:25 - Stump The Brainiac & Outro
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