Gone Girl is three movies in one. At one point, it’s a mystery. Then, it turns into a thriller. Then, a melodrama. But what really makes this movie is its masterful villain. Gone Girl has one of the best antagonists caught on film. The movie is able to take a fantastical plot and ground it in cold, comfortable, plodding dread. It is a testament to the quality that Fincher demands of his work. Bravo. Disclaimer: Sorry about the audio quality on this one, folks. Eric’s mic situation was unexpected and not ideal. We promise to do better next week. Join us next week for the first two episodes of House of Cards Join the conversation: Leave us a Review | House of Cards forum | directpodcast@gmail.com