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5 For: The Mexican (2001)
In this Movie Memory Machine: Five For mini-episode, Landen and Truman take a surprising stand: The Mexican slaps. And to prove the film’s chaotic tonal tightrope is part of its charm—not a bug—they present five companion films that succeed by embracing similar contradictions. Whether it’s fate guiding a hitman, mystical roads tripping up romantic leads, or just emotional carnage delivered via British sarcasm, these movies honor the chaos, heart, and weird spiritual currents The Mexican rides.
Films Discussed:
Snatch (2000)
In Bruges (2008)
Grosse Pointe Blank (1997)
Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987)
The Out-of-Towners (1970)
Topics Covered:
The spiritual cousin energy of Snatch and The Mexican: crime, ensemble chaos, and mythic overtones
Martin McDonagh’s dark absurdism in In Bruges and the idea of characters out of sync with the world
Grosse Pointe Blank as another killer with a heart, and the tonal gymnastics of balancing murder with romance
Emotional destruction via public transportation in Planes, Trains and Automobiles
The Out-of-Towners and the classic structure of fate-based comedy-of-errors
Key Takeaways:
The Mexican isn’t broken—it’s committed to a tone you just didn’t expect
These five films explore genre blending through fate, frustration, and emotional unpredictability
Fate in film doesn’t have to be mystical—it can just feel inevitable
Chaos is a mood, and sometimes the mood wins
Listener Prompt:
What’s a movie you initially thought was a mess—but later realized was operating on a higher chaotic frequency? Tell us using #MovieMemoryMachine.
Support the Show!
Help keep Movie Memory Machine ad-free and artist-owned! Here’s how you can support us:
Become a Patreon supporter – For as little as $1/month, you get access to bonus content for all shows on the Grunt Work Podcast Network. Join at https://patreon.com/gruntworkpod
Leave a rating and review – On Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen.
Like, follow, and share on social media – We’re @MovieMemoryMachine on YouTube and @MovieMemoryPod on Letterboxd.
Tell a friend – Word of mouth is how we grow.
Join our Discord – Vote on whether films stay in modern memory or are left forgotten. Visit https://www.moviememorymachine.com for access.
Follow Us:
🌐 Website: https://www.moviememorymachine.com
📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MovieMemoryMachine
🎞️ Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/moviememorypod/
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In this Movie Memory Machine: Five For mini-episode, Landen and Truman take a surprising stand: The Mexican slaps. And to prove the film’s chaotic tonal tightrope is part of its charm—not a bug—they present five companion films that succeed by embracing similar contradictions. Whether it’s fate guiding a hitman, mystical roads tripping up romantic leads, or just emotional carnage delivered via British sarcasm, these movies honor the chaos, heart, and weird spiritual currents The Mexican rides.
Films Discussed:
Snatch (2000)
In Bruges (2008)
Grosse Pointe Blank (1997)
Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987)
The Out-of-Towners (1970)
Topics Covered:
The spiritual cousin energy of Snatch and The Mexican: crime, ensemble chaos, and mythic overtones
Martin McDonagh’s dark absurdism in In Bruges and the idea of characters out of sync with the world
Grosse Pointe Blank as another killer with a heart, and the tonal gymnastics of balancing murder with romance
Emotional destruction via public transportation in Planes, Trains and Automobiles
The Out-of-Towners and the classic structure of fate-based comedy-of-errors
Key Takeaways:
The Mexican isn’t broken—it’s committed to a tone you just didn’t expect
These five films explore genre blending through fate, frustration, and emotional unpredictability
Fate in film doesn’t have to be mystical—it can just feel inevitable
Chaos is a mood, and sometimes the mood wins
Listener Prompt:
What’s a movie you initially thought was a mess—but later realized was operating on a higher chaotic frequency? Tell us using #MovieMemoryMachine.
Support the Show!
Help keep Movie Memory Machine ad-free and artist-owned! Here’s how you can support us:
Become a Patreon supporter – For as little as $1/month, you get access to bonus content for all shows on the Grunt Work Podcast Network. Join at https://patreon.com/gruntworkpod
Leave a rating and review – On Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen.
Like, follow, and share on social media – We’re @MovieMemoryMachine on YouTube and @MovieMemoryPod on Letterboxd.
Tell a friend – Word of mouth is how we grow.
Join our Discord – Vote on whether films stay in modern memory or are left forgotten. Visit https://www.moviememorymachine.com for access.
Follow Us:
🌐 Website: https://www.moviememorymachine.com
📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MovieMemoryMachine
🎞️ Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/moviememorypod/
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