Paul and Corey Cross the Streams is a bi-monthly podcast in which hosts Paul Pakler and Corey Pepper watch and review streaming content. It’s the Great American Podcast where two friends learn about life as they float down the river of streaming services.

Welcome to Season 7!

As we are now a quarter of the way through the 21st century, like Bill Murray in Tootsie, Paul and Corey are asking, “What happened?”

This season we are looking at the trends, genres, styles, and more that make up cinema of the past 25 years.

In today’s episode, we leave the hustle and bustle of the old US of A and relax in a little village two hours outside of Tokyo. The film is the follow-up to the Academy Award-winning Drive My Car – Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s Evil Does Not Exist (2023).

Equally beautiful, stark, and subtle in its storytelling, as well as performances, the film is a meditation on how the logic of capitalism respects neither the environment nor people (not so coincidentally the sources of its value). And within that system, how do all of us find a sense of meaning and peace? 

A wonderful film. Enjoy!

This Episode’s Focus: Evil Does Not Exist (2023)
Host’s Choice: Paul Pakler
Stream on: Criterion Channel; Rent on: Google Play, Fandango at Home, Apple TV, Amazon Prime
Corey’s Recipe Recommendations for This Episode: Wasabe Leaf Ceviche and Stir-Fried Udon Noodles

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