453 - The Wicker Man (2006)

May 13, 2026

Some Sacrifices Must Be Made.

Amanda Waltz from The Pittsburgh City Paper is BACK as ReMAYke month continues with THE WICKER MAN (2006).

A troubled former police officer travels to a remote island after receiving a letter about a missing girl tied to his past. As he investigates, he uncovers a tightly controlled community whose strange customs grow increasingly unsettling.

Also this week: Plenty of Cage impressions, Ben texts like a dad, and 3rd Rock From the Sun was a good show.

All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!!

"OH, NO, NOT THE BEES! NOT THE BEES! AAAAAHHHHH!"

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The Wicker Man (2006)

Directed by Neil LaBute

Written by Neil LaBute

Starring Nicolas Cage, Kate Beahan, Frances Conroy, Molly Parker, Leelee Sobieski, and Ellen Burstyn

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00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter

32:13 - "The Shpiel"

56:27 - Film Breakdown

02:02:21 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro