CHARLY

Adam and Nate get to know CHAЯLY (1968) and its episode-long Simpsons parody in “HOMЯ” (S12E9). While this movie barely exists today, when this adaptation of Daniel Keyes’ short story “Flowers for Algernon” came out in the early days of New Hollywood, it pushed the boundaries of disability on film, formal experimentation… and good taste. 

Also in this episode:

• Cliff Robertson and a brief history of the Oscar bait performance

• Is this the most 1968 movie ever made?

• “Multi-dynamic image technique” and other awesome film history from Expo ‘67  

• Should this movie get a sequel?

Plus, check out our show notes for a complete list of Simpsons references, double feature suggestions, and further reading

Next time, Nate and Adam Billy Wilder’s reclaimed box office flop Ace in the Hole (1951) and its extended parody in “Radio Bart” (S3E13).

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