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Itâs Die Hard in a bank!
This week on DIE HARD ON A BLANK, we plug into SWORDFISH â the slick, post-Matrix cyber-thriller produced by Joel Silver and directed by Dominic Sena. With Hugh Jackman hacking mainframes under extreme duress, John Travolta dropping pseudo-Brechtian monologues, Halle Berry delivering the most famous topless scene of the early 2000s, and Don Cheadle constantly violating peopleâs civil rights, itâs a film that dares to ask: does it matter if a movie makes no sense, as long as itâs entertaining? We also dig into Swordfish's dense meta-layering and debate the broader question: when is too much meta actually bad for the form? As always we break the film down in detail in our âAnatomy of an Action Movie sectionâ, hand out some âDie Hard Oscarsâ and wrestle with some âDouble Jeopardyâ brain teasersâŠheck, thereâs even a Vinnie Jones impression thrown into the mix for good measure! What more could you possibly want?!
SWORDFISH trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFwtY1bxlNc
At the time of release, SWORDFISH is available to rent or buy on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV/iTunes, YouTube, Fandango and all the usual platforms, as well as on physical media!
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Itâs Die Hard in Las Vegas!
This week on DIE HARD ON A BLANK, we strap on our snakeskin boots and bullet belts for a dive into 3000 MILES TO GRACELAND - the loud, chaotic, Elvis-themed heist movie that somehow manages to sneak in a surprising amount of DIE HARD DNA!
Two career criminals, Michael Zane (Kurt Russell), and Thomas Murphy (Kevin Costner) team up to pull a casino robbery in Las Vegas during an Elvis convention. However, the botched heist results in a high body count and in the aftermath, the psychotic, self-serving Murphy betrays Michael and the rest of the crew, sparking an expansive feud between the two men, who each try to reclaim their ill-gotten gains from the other, leaving an escalating trail of carnage in their wake.
We explore how this underrated oddity isnât merely a post-Tarantino shoot-âem-up, but a film obsessed with American archetypes - outlaws, lawmen, lone wolves, and false idols. We also dig into the maximalist performances from Kurt Russell and Kevin Costner, the mythic cowboy framing, and how the film situates itself in the lineage of Western icons reimagined for the modern age. Is it Die Hard in a jumpsuit? Tune in and find out!
3000 MILES TO GRACELAND trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdEFmGB--kQ
At the time of release, 3000 MILES TO GRACELAND is streaming on Philo and is available to rent or buy on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV/iTunes, YouTube, Fandango and all the usual platforms, as well as on physical media.
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Itâs Die Hard on an ice cream truck!
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! This week on DIE HARD ON A BLANK, weâre trying to keep our collective cool as we discuss the 1999 buddy-comedy/action-misfire CHILL FACTOR! Joining us on our adventure is none other than special guest Matthew Strohl, a professor at the University of Montana and author of the books Hard to Watch and Why Itâs Ok To Love Bad Movies!
When an experimental military chemical weapon nicknamed "Elvis" accidentally falls into civilian hands, a hapless ice cream truck driver (Cuba Gooding Jr.) and down-on-his-luck diner cook (Skeet Ulrich) team up to keep it away from the ruthless mercenaries who are trying to steal it. The catch is that if "Elvis" heats above 50 degrees, it will detonate with catastrophic consequences â forcing the unlikely duo to outrun the bad guys and keep the temperature under that threshold, all while attempting to safely deliver the precarious device to a military facility!
We start by analyzing the filmâs DNA, which includes genetic links to a myriad of movies including DIE HARD, SPEED, THE ROCK, THELMA & LOUISE, and most surprisingly, A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT. Backed by Mattâs spirited defense case, we try to give this much maligned (and largely forgotten) motion picture its day in court, applying the thesis espoused in his excellent books to the film. Against the odds, this approach leads to a passionate (and unexpectedly deep) discussion about how we choose to engage with artâŠas CHILL FACTOR becomes a living example of âwhy itâs okay to love to bad moviesâ! But the fun doesnât stop there...because as always we wrap things up with the DIE HARD OSCARS and the DOUBLE JEOPARDY trivia quiz!
CHILL FACTOR trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYNiikB4wvI
At the time of release, CHILL FACTOR is available to rent or buy on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV/iTunes, YouTube, Fandango and all the usual platforms, as well as on physical media. It is also available in its entirety on YouTube at the following link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7ede9OJ6pw
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Itâs Die Hard on a suburban street!
This week on DIE HARD ON A BLANK, weâre looking into the most sinister street in AmericaâŠARLINGTON ROAD! And to investigate this mysterious neighborhood we enlisted special guest and returning DHOAB all-star Bilge Ebiri!
After saving their sonâs life, widowed college professor and terrorism expert Michael Faraday (Jeff Bridges) gradually begins to suspect that his seemingly perfect new neighbors - Oliver and Cheryl Lang (Tim Robbins and Joan Cusack) - are involved in a domestic terror plot. As he mounts a rogue investigation into their lives, Faradayâs obsession with uncovering the truth spirals into paranoia, isolation, and a deadly battle of wills, one that threatens not only his life, but that of his young son Grant (Spencer Treat Clark).
During this wide-ranging discussion about this eerily prescient film, the guys go into detail on the career of boomer icon Jeff Bridges (with Bridges scholar Bilge) and discuss the genius of casting Tim Robbins against type as a terrifying villain.
ARLINGTON ROAD trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfbBavo86qs
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Itâs Die Hard underwaterâŠwith sharks!
This week on DIE HARD ON A BLANK, weâre diving headfirst into one of the wettest, wildest, and wackiest Die Hard riffs of the late '90s: DEEP BLUE SEA (1999), directed by none other than Renny Harlin! Weâre joined by special guest Justin LaLiberty - director of operations for Vinegar Syndrome and a key figure in the ongoing physical media renaissance - to talk shark attacks, elevator shafts, and Samuel L. Jacksonâs iconic âinterrupted monologueâ moment!
From the unmistakable DIE HARD FRANCHISE DNA, to the undersea siege structure and classic containment premise, we trace just how much Deep Blue Sea swims in McClane-infested waters! We also discuss the unusual, uneven career of Thomas Jane, the effervescent magic of LL Cool J, and that bizarre Ronny Cox âcameoâ! Itâs DIE HARD in an underwater lab full of brain-enhanced sharks, and it might just be the most fun you can have in a Renny Harlin flick that isnât Die Hard 2!
DEEP BLUE SEA trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSz9MDN-iac
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It's Die Hard in a simulation!
This week, hosts Phil and Liam are following the white rabbit into one of the most prophetic and influential movie of the 90s - The Matrix (1999) - with special guest Matt Zoller Seitz, the renowned Editor at Large of rogerebert.com. He is a Features Writer at New York Magazine, and is the author of many books, including books on Wes Anderson, Mad Men, The Sopranos, and many more. Matt not only loves this movie, but talks eloquently about how it changed his life.
Released in the banner year of 1999, The Matrix follows Thomas Anderson, a mild-mannered software engineer who moonlights as a notorious hacker known as Neo, discovers to his horror that the world he lives in is actually an elaborate simulated reality created by intelligent machines who have subjugated humanity. Guided by the enigmatic resistance leader Morpheus (Laurence Fishburne) and the skilled warrior Trinity (Carrie-Anne Moss), Neo learns the truth about the Matrix and his potential role as "The One," a prophesied savior who can bend, and perhaps break, its rules. As he battles powerful Agents led by the ruthless Agent Smith (Hugo Weaving), Neo must embrace his destiny and free his mind to prevent the machines' enslavement of humanity.
We talk about the film's unexpected connections to Die Hard (Kinda blowing Matt's mind), the movie's philosophical complexity (Plato! Descartes! Baurdrillard!), it's appropriation by both the right and left-wing, and if it can be seen, 26 years on, as being somewhat optimistic. We also talk about the culture-chaning action, the amazing performances by Reeves, Moss, Fishburne, and Weaving, and how the movie's style hasn't aged a day.
So call your operator and strap in for one of our most mind-blowing episodes yet!
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Itâs Die Hard under martial law!
This week, hosts Phil and Liam are taking on one of the most provocative and eerily prescient action-thrillers of the â90s - The Siege (1998) - with special guest Jason Bailey, the esteemed film critic, author, and podcaster whose work has appeared in The Playlist, The New York Times, Vulture, Vice, Rolling Stone, Slate, and more. Not only is Jason a brilliant film thinker, but he might know our show even better than we do!
Released three years before 9/11, The Siege follows Denzel Washingtonâs no-nonsense FBI agent as he tries to stop a wave of terrorist attacks in New York, while navigating political interference from Annette Beningâs enigmatic CIA operative and the creeping authoritarian overreach of Bruce Willisâ hardline general. Meanwhile, Tony Shalhoub delivers one of the filmâs most deeply human performances, grounding the storyâs complex, often unsettling politics.
We dig into the filmâs depiction of New York City, what it gets right, wrong, and unexpectedly prophetic, and how it reckons with issues of surveillance, civil liberties, and national security in ways that still feel shockingly relevant today. We also break down the performances of the four leads, the filmâs tense, procedural thriller mechanics, and where it sits in the broader landscape of '90s action films that flirted with real-world geopolitics.
So strap in for one of our most in-depth, thought-provoking episodes yet!
Listen now, wherever you get your podcasts!
THE SIEGE trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dDVppzDwJA
At the time of release, THE SIEGE is streaming on the Starz app and is available to rent or buy on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, Apple TV, Fandango and all the usual platforms!
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Itâs Die Hard in a casino!
This week, hosts Phil and Liam are stepping into the swirling, neon-drenched chaos of Brian De Palmaâs SNAKE EYES (1998) - joined by none other than Travis Woods, the highly acclaimed film writer who is literally writing the book on De Palma.
During a high-profile boxing match in Atlantic City, corrupt local detective Rick Santoro (Nicolas Cage) witnesses the assassination of the U.S. Secretary of Defense, who was being guarded by his best friend, US Navy Commander Kevin Dunne (Gary Sinise). With thousands of people trapped inside the casino, and a hurricane on the way, the building becomes a deadly pressure cooker, and as Santoro unearths a dark conspiracy, he must decide whether to take a pay off and look the other wayâŠor risk everything to expose the truth.
What follows is a pressure-cooker thriller set almost entirely inside this one building, packed with impossibly complex tracking shots, split diopters galore, and some of the most ostentatious filmmaking flexes of De Palmaâs career. We break down how Snake Eyes really is both âDie Hard in a casinoâ and âDie Hard 2 in a casinoâ, why itâs a perfect showcase for Cageâs full-throttle charisma, and how De Palma - the king of cinematic maximalism - injects pure operatic style into a film thatâs basically one long unraveling conspiracy. Plus, Travis takes us deep into De Palmaâs career, his recurring themes of surveillance, voyeurism, and deception, and where Snake Eyes fits amidst the great manâs remarkable legacy. So throw on your loudest suit, place your bets, and join us as we go all-in on this gloriously demented, spectacularly sleazy thriller! Here comes the pain, baby!
SNAKE EYES trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VucLIxy23TA
At the time of release, SNAKE EYES is streaming on Fubo and is available to rent or buy on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, Apple TV, Fandango, Plex and all the usual platforms!
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Itâs Die Hard in a police station!
This week, hosts Phil and Liam are locked into a high-stakes discussion on The Negotiator - the 1998 action-thriller starring Samuel L. Jackson and Kevin Spacey in a battle of wits, words, and tactical mind games!
When he becomes inveigled in a corruption scandal involving suspected embezzlement of the Chicago P.D. pensionâs fund, expert hostage negotiator Danny Roman (Samuel L. Jackson) decides to turn the tables and takes hostages at the Internal Affairs bureau, in an effort to find the truth and clear his name. Sensing that he has enemies in his own midst, Roman demands that the only negotiator he will speak to be Chris Sabian (Kevin Spacey), a mysterious stranger from an entirely different district. But can Sabian be trusted? And how do you negotiate your way out when everyone assumes you are the real villain?
In this tightly wound pressure-cooker thriller, we break down how The Negotiator cleverly inverts the Die Hard formula - putting the good guy in control of the siege, with a besieged skyscraper, hostages, FBI interference, and a whole lot of air shaft action! We explore the filmâs copious Die Hard DNA, from over-the-radio showdowns and ill-fated SWAT assaults to computer hacking, power shutdowns, and even a debate about old Western movies between the two adversaries! We also highlight the killer supporting cast, the filmâs âGlengarry with Gunsâ energy, and why F. Gary Gray deserves more love! Plus, we dig into the importance of the Chicago setting and discuss how the film channels The Fugitive with its âwrongly accusedâ narrative - shoutout to Andrew Davis! Chicago forever! As usual we hand out our Die Hard Oscars to worthy candidates and wrap things up with some âDouble Jeopardyâ brain teasers!
THE NEGOTIATOR trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnSk9xrOf2M
At the time of release, THE NEGOTIATOR is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the UK. In the US it is streaming on Plex and is available to rent or buy on YouTube, Apple TV, Fandango and all the usual platforms.
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Itâs Die Hard on an asteroid!
This week, hosts Phil and Liam are going ballistic with a very special guest: Brad Peyton, director of blockbuster smashes such as San Andreas and Rampage!
When NASA discover that a massive âglobal killerâ asteroid is heading inexorably towards Earth, the boffins hatch an audacious plan to save humanity by landing a team on the asteroid and blowing it up from the inside. However, the only person capable of performing this Herculean task is expert oil driller Harry Stamper (Bruce Willis) and his rowdy team of roughnecks, who must somehow learn to become astronauts in 12 days in order to complete this seemingly impossible mission!
In this suitably epic episode, we dive deep into the history of the disaster movie genre with none other than Brad Peyton, the director behind San Andreas and Rampage. From the towering spectacle of The Towering Inferno to the genre-defining Die Hard, we explore how disaster films evolved into high-stakes, character-driven blockbusters offering enormous spectacle. Brad, a passionate cinephile, makes a compelling case for Michael Bay as an American auteur, breaking down the directorâs signature visual style and bombastic approach to storytelling. We also discuss how Armageddon took the concept of âBruce Willis saves the dayâ the day to the maximum extreme, pushing the limits of what a disaster movie could be.
This was a wide-ranging, emotional, and inspiring conversation, as Brad shared his insights on crafting large-scale destruction while keeping the human stakes front and center. He walks us through his approach to making a great disaster movie, the delicate balance of tension and spectacle, and why audiences are drawn to stories of survival against impossible odds. Things also got personal, as the guys discussed the power of cinema to uplift and entertain, and how, at their core, disaster movies remind us of resilience, courage, and the human spirit. This is an episode you wonât want to miss â itâs our biggest, most bombastic episode yet!
ARMAGEDDON trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-8eEniEfgU
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Itâs Die Hard in a hospital!
This week, hosts Phil and Liam are taking DESPERATE MEASURES with a very special guest: Peter Gawthorne, aka Philâs dad!!!
When his young son Matthew is in need of a bone-marrow transplant, his father, San Francisco cop Frank Conner (Andy Garcia) searches desperately for a compatible donor. However, the only candidate he can find is incarcerated murderer Peter McCabe (Michael Keaton), a notorious criminal mastermind. After McCabe agrees to partake in the procedure, he uses the process as an opportunity to launch an audacious, violent escape attempt, but as Frank and the authorities attempt to contain the situation, Frank comes to realize that he and McCabe are in a symbiotic relationship â and that he must somehow capture his new nemesis while ensuring McCabe is not killed in the process!
In this thrilling episode of DIE HARD ON A BLANK, we tackle this high-stakes action thriller directed by French New Wave titan Barbet Schroeder. With its tense hospital setting and cat-and-mouse dynamics, this film gives the 'Die Hard formula' a fresh, medical twist - complete with explosive action and an unrelentingly evil (yet hugely charismatic) villain. We dive into Keatonâs chilling performance as Peter McCabe, a dangerous sociopath whose bone marrow might be the key to saving a dying boyâs life, and explore Andy Garciaâs portrayal of a desperate father willing to break every rule to save his son. How does this underrated gem measure up against other films in the Die Hard-on-a-[blank] subgenre? Weâve got all the answers!
But thatâs not all! Joining us this week is a very special guest, Philâs dad Peter Gawthorne, a devoted listener of the show and a former hospital manager himself! Fan favorite âPeteyâ brings a fresh perspective on the âDie Hard on a Blankâ subgenre, making this a uniquely personal episode you wonât want to miss. Whether youâre a lover of 90s thrillers, a Michael Keaton devotee, a Barbet Schroeder aficionado or youâre just here for the father-son banter, this episode has something for everyone!
DESPERATE MEASURES trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i63VGK1ElN0
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Itâs Die Hard in a creature feature!
This week, hosts Phil and Liam dive into the murky depths of DEEP RISING with special guest Rob Hackett, an executive at James Wanâs company Atomic Monster!
During a rough storm, Captain John Finnegan (Treat Williams) and his crew are hired by a group of mercenaries to take them to an undisclosed location in the South China sea. Unbeknownst to Finnegan, the mercenaries plan to hijack and rob a recently built luxury cruise liner, but when they arrive, they find the massive ship eerily deserted. As the group attempt to uncover this mystery and complete their mission, they realize that the entire ship is infested with deadly tentacular beasties who have slaughtered everyone on board. Can Finnegan and the group find a way to escape this floating death house before the damaged ship sinks into the dark ocean?
The episode explores the unique challenges of pulling off a horror-comedy like DEEP RISING, where the tone constantly shifts between gruesome terror and over-the-top action. Rob Hackett lends his expertise from the world of genre filmmaking, shedding light on why blending horror and humor can be so tricky, and why itâs so rewarding when it is executed this skillfully. From the visual effects to the memorable performances, this film serves as a perfect example of how genre-blending can work when the right balance is struck.
As always, the discussion wouldnât be complete without dissecting the âDie Hard DNAâ that runs through DEEP RISING - an ensemble of quirky characters trapped in a confined space with a deadly threat, all while a tough-as-nails, monologuing protagonist, played by Treat Williams, steps up to lead the charge. Stay tuned for a look at the film's influences, its lasting cult appeal, and why itâs such an underrated gem in the action-horror world. Plus, donât miss the always entertaining âDie Hard Oscarsâ and a thrilling round of âDouble Jeopardyâ trivia!
DEEP RISING trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVFEVXIyu00
At the time of release, DEEP RISING is streaming on Hoopla and is available to rent or buy on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, Apple TV, Fandango and all the usual platforms.
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It's Die Hard in a bonus episode about our other podcast 48 Hours Of Buddy Movies!
Happy New Year! This week weâre jumping on the feed to tell you about the first 10 movies weâre covering on 48 Hours Of Buddy Movies! For the price of a cup of coffee, you can hear us talk about two more movies every month! Come on! What else are you doing with your bearer bonds or krugerrands or hard-earned American dollars?
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Itâs Die Hard in a flood!
This week, hosts Phil and Liam dive headfirst into the watery chaos of HARD RAIN with special guest Kris Tapley of the 50MPH Podcast!
As the small midwestern town of Huntingberg, Indiana is overwhelmed by an epic flood, armored car security guard Tom (Christian Slater) finds himself in the middle of heist plot orchestrated by determined thief Jim (Morgan Freeman). Tom attempts to thwart the thieves by hiding the money, but as the water level rises, he soon discovers that the opportunity presented by this natural disaster brings out both the best and the worst in his fellow citizens. Can Tom stop the thieves, avenge his partnerâs death, and save the remaining townsfolk, before the dam breaks and the entire area goes completely underwater?
In this action-packed episode, the guys explore the filmâs unique take on the âDie Hardâ paradigm, comparing it to other water-based action thrillers and dissecting the themes of survival, greed, and heroism in a flooded world. What does the film say about human nature in the face of catastrophe? How does HARD RAIN stack up as an action film when compared to others in the genre? And just what the hell is Betty White doing in this movie?!
With Kris Tapleyâs insights from his years in the world of film criticism, the discussion dives deep into the filmâs approach to disaster cinema, its star-studded cast, its Western echoes, and the ambitious technical challenges of bringing a flooded town to life on screen. They also address the oft-repeated urban legend that this film was once considered as a sequel to SPEED! So join the boys for a suitably wet and wild episode!
HARD RAIN trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vsmt4B35hsM
At the time of release, HARD RAIN is available to stream on Hoopla and Pluto TV and is available to rent or buy on YouTube, Apple TV and Fandango.
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Merry Christmas! Today we're dropping the audio of our appearance on BBC Radio 2 earlier this month! We appeared on BBC Midnight Masterminds to quiz host OJ Borg on Die Hard (what else?) So pull up a chair, pour yourself some eggnog, and see if we can stump you!
If you'd like to see the video version of this, join our patreon! Our episodes this month include Beverly Hills Cop and To Live And Die In LA!
We appreciate your support this year and we hope you'll continue the journey here and on 48 Hours Of Buddy Movies!
See you in the new year!
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Itâs a Buddy Movie with a family man and a burnout / Itâs Die Hard a year before Die Hard!
For this crossover Christmas special, we forced the mismatched podcasts of 48 HOURS OF BUDDY MOVIES and DIE HARD ON A BLANK to team up! (They hated it at first, but eventually reached a place of mutual understanding and respect. This week, Phil and Liam dive deep into Richard Donnerâs iconic 1987 mega-hit Lethal Weapon, starring Mel Gibson and Danny Glover. They discuss how this film solidified the formula for the 'buddy cop' genre and turned its two heroes into the ultimate crime-fighting duo. They explore the filmâs themes, especially itâs Vietnam-echoes, as well as the unique chemistry that made Riggs and Murtaugh such an unforgettable double act. They also debut a fresh round of 48 HRS-themed awards, including âBest Fitâ, âMost Valuable Weaselâ and âBest Gratuitous Nude Scene!'
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKeW-MGu-qQ
At the time of release, Lethal Weapon is available is available to rent or buy on Apple TV/iTunes, Amazon Prime Video, Fandango YouTube, and Vudu.
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"Miami Nights - Extended Theme" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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It's a buddy movie with a cop and a con!
For this inaugural flagship episode of their new show, Phil and Liam discuss Walter Hillâs 1982 masterpiece 48 HRS starring Nick Nolte and Eddie Murphy! They talk about the history of the âbuddy movieâ genre both before and after this film, and explain how this movie changed the game and ushered in a new era. They analyze the pictureâs â48 CHROMOSOMESâ, outlining the key elements that would be replicated in subsequent buddy movies, and break down the film in more detail in the âAnatomy of an Action Movieâ section, studying the premise, heroes, villains, action, and humor. Finally they test drive a new series of 48 HRS-themed awards, including Best Fit, Best Gratuitous Nude Scene and Most Valuable Weasel!
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7foFz6M0wo
48 HRS is currently streaming on Paramount Plus in the US and is available to rent or buy on Apple TV/iTunes, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube and Fandango.
This is the first episode of 48 Hours of Buddy Movies! This episode and our holiday special on Lethal Weapon will be free here and on our Patreon feed. All episodes in January will be for paying listeners only! You can sign up for the paid feed at patreon.com/48hoursofbuddymovies whenever you want to throw us some of your hard-earned cash!
"Miami Nights - Extended Theme" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Itâs Die Hard in a hitman movie!
This week itâs the DIE HARD ON A BLANK 50th episode bonanza, and Phil and Liam are tracking down THE JACKAL, the 1997 action-thriller starring Bruce Willis, Richard Gere, Sidney Poitier, Diane Venora and J.K. Simmons!
After an FBI raid results in the death of a vicious Russian gangster, the mobsterâs aggrieved brother hires an elusive international assassin known as âthe Jackalâ (Bruce Willis) for a retaliatory killing against a high-profile American target. But because so few people have ever seen this wily hitman in the flesh, FBI Deputy Director Carter Preston (Sidney Poitier) decides to bring one of the Jackalâs former cohorts - imprisoned IRA sniper Declan Mulqueen (Richard Gere) - onto the task force assigned to stop him. Can Carter, Declan and the team track down and take out the Jackal before he completes his deadly mission?
With its high-stakes terrorism plot and escalating action, THE JACKAL shares strong DNA with the DIE HARD series, providing ample material for comparison. Phil also uncovers some fascinating information about alternative casting choices for both films, that spark some captivating thought experiments. Did you know that Richard Gere was formally offered the role of John McClane, and that producer Joel Silver aggressively pursued him for the part?
Phil loves this film, whereas Liam is not so hot on it, so they each present the case for the defense and the prosecution. They discuss the performances of the lead actors, particularly Bruce Willis's portrayal of the cold-blooded assassin, and Richard Gere's complex, reluctant hero, as well as the excellent supporting turns from Sidney Poitier and Diane Venora (Venora-Cast anyone???). The episode also explores the film's reception, examining its critical reviews and box office performance, (and controversies), and the guys discuss how it fits within the broader action-thriller genre of the late 1990s. The late appearance of the Marine heavy helicopter in the filmâs finale ticks the âPhilly Specialâ box and sends Phil into delirious rapture!
As always events culminate with the DIE HARD Oscars and the Double Jeopardy trivia quiz, but stay tuned for a very exciting announcement at the end of the show!
THE JACKAL trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nszMBbCZKo4
At the time of release, THE JACKAL is available to watch on Tubi and Starz, and is available to rent or buy on Prime Video, YouTube, Apple/iTunes, Fandango, and all the usual platforms!
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Itâs Die Hard on the Presidentâs plane!
This week, your co-pilots Phil Gawthorne and Liam Billingham take you on a thrilling ride on AIR FORCE ONE, with special guest Adam Volerich from the Eye of the Duck podcast!
Shortly after delivering a controversial speech where he vows to never to negotiate with terrorists, US President James Marshall (Harrison Ford) finds himself on the horns of a dilemma when the Presidential plane known as Air Force One is taken over by a group of ruthless Russian terrorists led by Egor Korshunov (Gary Oldman). With his staff and his family now among the hostages, Marshall must work to resolve the situation and save the day, while his squabbling political colleagues attempt to manage the crisis from the ground. Can Marshall and co defeat the terrorists before his own family are executed, and/or the plane crashes?
The guys dissect this filmâs bountiful âDie Hard DNAâ and dive deep into Hollywood's complex relationship with the Presidency over the years, exploring how the portrayal of the Commander-in-Chief has evolved over time, and what this reveals about American culture and values throughout different eras. In the process, they grapple with a number of thought-provoking questions, such as what's the difference between good jingoism and bad jingoism? Is patriotism really a virtue of the vicious? And are we overthinking all this?
The lads also closely examine Harrison Ford's iconic performance â and the pros and cons of what his persona brings aboard - in a detailed section about the filmâs hero, President James Marshall. The final discussion is as riveting as the film itself, covering themes of leadership, crisis management, and the politics of fear. Events culminate with the Die Hard Oscars and the âDouble Jeopardyâ Trivia Quiz where the scores can really changeâŠif that score isnât spoiled by an annoying blabbermouth aide!
AIR FORCE ONE trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FItgZOuaPVY
At the time of release, AIR FORCE ONE is available to rent or buy on YouTube, Apple/iTunes, Amazon Prime Video, Fandango, and all the usual platforms!
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