Benedetta (2021) | Victims and Villains #415

We travel back to the 17th-Century to discuss the latest movie from the controversial Paul Verhoeven. The director of Showgirls (https://bit.ly/vicep330) returns to tell the true story of a lesbian nun who spoke to God. Kelly Reynolds from Boobies and Noobies (https://bit.ly/330guest) discusses the film's use of religion, deconstructing some misunderstandings, proving the film is more than its sexual controversies and much more. If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!This episode of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by). Music by Mallory Jameson (https://bit.ly/expandmal) and Purple Planet (https://bit.ly/ppcoms). Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (http://bit.ly/vavpatreon) to support us today!