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I haven't seen The Casserole Club, and there's very little info on this page for this film. If you go to the aforementioned film's page, you'll see more helpful info about the actors in Sex, Lies, and Sugar. If this ISN'T the same film redone or re-released, these actors have aged incredibly well in the ensuing 11 years. I was pleasantly surprised in this film overall. The apparent low budget shows, and some of the acting is a bit student filmish. Nonetheless, it's titillating enough, and you get some character development as well. Bob Dylan's daughter-in-law is the titular character, and the cast also has one of The Backstreet Boys!

I'm a big fan of filmmaker Larry Blamire's work, starting with "The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra". This film is made in a similar style, showing a great appreciation and love for its genre (although, not the SAME genre). Mostly unfamiliar actors accompany Betty Gilpin in this homage, and she may be unfamiliar to most, unless you've seen GLOW or the Margaret Mitchell series from earlier this year (I haven't yet, but I will). Loved the spiffy period jargon, and the predictions of future science wonders. (Missed smartphones by THAT much!) It was also great seeing Sean Young in a small but very prominent role. As a plus, it's pleasantly short, not that it couldn't have been longer, but sometimes you don't want a 2+ hour commitment to a movie.

Poor Phillip. Unrequited love is a b***h! When I saw this listed on Tubi, I was reminded of the '90's computer game turned int a movie, about a postal worker on a shooting rampage. This isn't that film at all. Well cast and well-acted, this hidden gem has a lot going for it visually as well. I'm guessing that it had a pretty low budget, but it is put together well, and REALLY got me cringing in pain along with our protagonist. Funny, but not a belly laugh kind of funny. Being based on a true story, the credit scene shows actual footage from Phil's trial. His brother and sister-in-law should be very flattered by the casting director's choices!