Shady private eye Jack Bateman (a nice performance by Richard Edson) becomes smitten with alluring and conniving femme fatale Ann (ably played with sultry aplomb by Gina Gershon, who looks positively ravishing), who plans to get rid of her abusive jerk husband George Spires (a spot-on obnoxious portrayal by Ed Kovens) by using the contents of a mysterious jar.
Director Bette Gordon adroitly crafts a smoky and shadowy noir atmosphere as well as keeps the engrossing story moving along at a steady pace. Gerson and Edson have a ball with their colorful roles while Fritz Weaver lends sturdy support as the crotchety motel owner Mr. Hallet. Further enhanced by stylish cinematography by Michael Mayers, a cool jazzy score, a gnarly sequence in which a guy's body disintegrates, and a clever open ending, this episode overall rates as a real winner.
Director Bette Gordon adroitly crafts a smoky and shadowy noir atmosphere as well as keeps the engrossing story moving along at a steady pace. Gerson and Edson have a ball with their colorful roles while Fritz Weaver lends sturdy support as the crotchety motel owner Mr. Hallet. Further enhanced by stylish cinematography by Michael Mayers, a cool jazzy score, a gnarly sequence in which a guy's body disintegrates, and a clever open ending, this episode overall rates as a real winner.