OVERINVESTED

with Morgan and Gavia

Ep. 316: William Friedkin's "Cruising" (1980)

April 13, 2025 by Morgan Davies in episodes

Claire and Gavia review William Friedkin's 1980 crime thriller Cruising, starring Al Pacino as a New York cop who goes undercover in local gay bars, searching for a serial killer who targets men in the leather community. Controversial at the time, this film is now praised for its remarkable exploration of masculine identity and violence.

Episode 145: NYFF and LFF 2019, Part Two: "Portrait of a Lady on Fire," "The Irishman," and More

October 24, 2019 by Morgan Davies in episodes

In the second installment of their film festival coverage, Gavia and Morgan discuss more highlights from this year's New York and London Film Festivals, including Céline Sciamma's historical lesbian romance Portrait of a Lady on Fire, Martin Scorsese's gangster epic The Irishman, Armando Iannucci's adaptation of David Copperfield, and more.