39 Ms. .45 (1981)

39 Ms. .45 (1981)

Author: Dylan Davis November 16, 2025 Duration: 1:27:08
Abel Ferrara shocked the exploitation world with his feminist statement Ms. .45 (1981). Starring the incomparable Zoe Lund as a mute, submissive fashion designer in New York City, Ms. .45 exposes the everyday experience of women as a slugfest of misogyny and non-stop harassment. Lund’s role as Thana is critical in understanding the female experience, and why when she’s had enough, she’s ready to give something back to the male world that dominated her. The Super 70 Podcast is available wherever you find podcasts. You can find me, my books, and my blog at www.thatdylandavis.com. I am @thatdylandavis on Threads, Letterbxed, and BluSky. All music on the Super 70 is written and performed by Rozalind MacPhail and you can find her on Soundcloud, iTunes, and YouTube. An early cut of Ms. .45 with bad sound is currently on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1aSl8UhGTY&t=1177s The Arrow UK has a brilliant edition here that is worth it for us fans: https://www.arrowfilms.com/p/ms-45-limited-edition-4k-uhd/17194059/?variation=17194059

Dylan Davis hosts The Super 70 Podcast, a unique audio experience built for film lovers. Each episode is designed as a scene-by-scene commentary track meant to be played in sync with a specific movie, offering deep-dive analysis, behind-the-scenes trivia, and thoughtful observations you might miss on a solo viewing. Of course, you can also just enjoy the conversation on its own during a commute or while doing chores-the insights stand alone. Dylan brings the perspective of a creator himself, having written works like "FLYNN!", "Dating Virginia," "Buffalo Seine," and "Threshold." This background as a writer and a dedicated consumer of culture informs the discussions, which are less about simple review and more about engaging with film as a vital, layered art form. Tune in to this podcast for a guided tour through the details of cinema, where the focus is on understanding the craft and the choices that shape the stories on screen. It’s like having a well-informed friend in the room, pointing out the clever edits, the symbolic set design, or the narrative turns that define a film’s impact. The goal is to enrich your viewing experience and foster a deeper appreciation for the movies, one scene at a time.
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