We’re back for our 3rd episode in True Crime season and this week we’re diving into the tragic reality of 1999’s Boys Don’t Cry. Discretion advised as we discuss major spoilers and triggering topics inherent in this true story of Brandon Teena, played by Hilary Swank. Before the dread sets in, the film, directed by Kimberly Peirce, initially looks like a ‘90s hangout movie, complete with discussions of “muddin” and truck riding. We dissect how Peirce uses this lighter tone to lull you into a false sense of security before the second half of the movie. We also examine the Oscar winning performance from Hilary Swank and the disturbing portrayal from Peter Sarsgaard as real-life scumbag John Lotter. Meanwhile, Dan focuses on the actors through-line to Green Lantern. Sarah explores how the casting of Chloë Sevigny as Lana links back to other ‘90s indie cinema thanks to Music Supervisor Randall Poster’. And yes, it’s another episode featuring Brendan Sexton the third. What to expect from the episode: We discuss the surprising 90s hangout movie aesthetic of the first half. We analyse how director Kimberly Peirce quickly establishes Brandon’s comfort with his self-found identity. Dan breaks down the ominous shift in the narrative that happens halfway through the film. Expressions of our collective rage at the police officer who failed to protect Brandon. Sarah unpacks the significance of Music Supervisor Randall Poster’s involvement in many 90s independent films. Discussion about the nuances surrounding Brandon’s mistakes, the concept of informed consent, and the dangers of confirmation bias among netizens. Debate and conversation around the decision to exclude the murder of Phillip DeVine from the final cut of the film. Would you like to see the full lineup for season 13? The only place you can see it is on Patreon but you don’t need to be a paying member. Sign up for a free membership and get access to the lineup. If you do have some loose change consider signing up as a paid member. Our £3 a month Patreon tier will grant you access to all of our end of season wrap shows for seasons 1-12 and a minimum of 2 reviews of brand new movies each month. Plus the back-catalogue of reviews from 2023, 2024 and 2025.  Enjoy the show but can’t support us financially? We get it. You could submit a review on the podcast player you’re reading this on right now. Or if you listen on Spotify and you haven’t given us a five-star rating yet, what are ye waiting for? It’s easy. If you’ve done some or all of that and still want to do more, we would love it if you tell a friend about the show.   Or come find us on social media: Instagram | TikTok | Threads | YouTube