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Nathan and Ryan take a trip into the cynical, chaotic world of Little Murders (1971), Alan Arkin’s biting dark comedy about love, apathy, and the crumbling fabric of 1970s New York City. Starring Elliott Gould and Marcia Rodd, this offbeat cult classic mixes absurdist humor, social commentary, and shocking violence in a way that’s both hilarious and unsettling. The hosts unpack the film’s satirical look at urban paranoia, disconnection, and the futility of trying to stay sane in a world gone mad. Is Little Murders a lost masterpiece of counterculture cinema or just too bleak to laugh at? Tune in to find out!