Pan’s Labyrinth (2006), directed by Guillermo del Toro, is a dark fantasy set in 1944 Spain during the fascist regime. It tells the story of Ofelia, a young girl who escapes her harsh reality under her cruel stepfather, Captain Vidal, by entering a magical labyrinth. There, a mysterious faun reveals that she may be a lost princess and must complete three dangerous tasks to reclaim her place.

The film explores deep themes like fascism vs. resistance, innocence and sacrifice, and the line between fantasy and reality. It uses magical elements not to escape the real world, but to reflect its harsh truths.

Critically acclaimed, Pan’s Labyrinth won three Academy Awards and is celebrated for its emotional power, rich symbolism, and stunning visuals, earning a lasting place as a modern dark fantasy classic. But what did your three hosts think of this movie? Well, strap yourselves in, grab a drink, your baby mandrake, and for the love of GOD DO NOT GRAB A GRAPE and eat popcorn because today we’re deep diving into this 2006, nightmare fueled fantasy classic, Pan’s Labyrinth.

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The movie this week is the 1992 Western classic Unforgiven, which Clint Eastwood both directed and starred in.

This isn’t your typical Western. It’s darker, more realistic, and challenges the way the Old West is usually shown—something that’s interesting, considering Eastwood helped romanticize that world in his earlier films. In Unforgiven, Eastwood plays William Munny, a retired gunslinger and widower with two kids. He’s left that life behind, but gets pulled back in for one last job—a group of prostitutes is offering a reward to anyone who’ll help them get revenge on two cowboys who badly hurt one of their own.

The movie deals with heavy themes like justice, morality, and the real cost of violence. The characters aren’t clean-cut heroes or villains—they’re complicated, with flaws and regrets. Gene Hackman, who sadly passed away, gives an unforgettable performance as Little Bill Daggett, the brutal sheriff trying to keep order in the town.

Unforgiven was a huge success. It won four Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director for Eastwood. Today, it’s seen as a major turning point for Westerns—a film that took a hard, honest look at a genre that’s usually full of myths and legends. But does it hold up? Well sit back relax, pour yourself some bourbon, and grab some popcorn because today we three hosts answer that question by deep diving into this 1992, Western, or anti-western classic, Unforgiven.

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In 1989, five Black and Latino teenagers—Antron McCray, Kevin Richardson, Yusef Salaam, Raymond Santana, and Korey Wise—were wrongfully convicted of raping a white woman in Central Park. There was no real evidence tying them to the crime, but the police got confessions from them through pressure and intimidation. Because of fear, racism, and the way the media blew the story up, the public was quick to judge. These boys were punished for something they didn’t do, and their case became a powerful example of how the justice system can fail—especially when race is involved.

The Netflix mini-series When They See Us, directed by Ava DuVernay, tells their story from their point of view. It follows them through the arrests, the unfair trials, the time they spent in prison, and their eventual release after the real attacker came forward years later. The show doesn’t just explain what happened—it shows the emotional weight these boys and their families carried, and how the system is often stacked against young men of color.

Watching this series today, it’s impossible not to see the connections to what’s still happening in our country. We’re still dealing with racial bias in law enforcement, wrongful convictions, and a justice system that isn’t always fair. The show hits hard because these problems aren’t just history—they’re still part of the world we live in.

That’s why I’m not just glad this show made it onto our list—I’m really thankful I got to watch it. It left a mark. But I’m also curious: how did our other two hosts feel about it? What did they take away from this powerful look at one of America’s most painful failures when it comes to race and justice?

Well sit back, relax with a can of Pepsi, some popcorn as we deep dive into this 2019 true crime, courtroom drama mini-series, When They See Us.

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