We hit the open road this week with Monte Hellman’s 1971 film, Two Lane Blacktop. We get into the oddball cast, Kris Kristofferson’s involvement, Route 66 Americana, how the open road spells freedom, and more! Hang with us for a little while, man.   WEBSITE: https://linktr.ee/BrokenVCR

This week we highlight Robert Altman’s 1971 anti-western, McCabe & Mrs. Miller. We dive into what makes this an anti-western, the unique sound design, Robert Altman clashing with Warren Beatty, and so much more. Journey back to ‘71 with us, movie fans!

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The 2nd film from Panos Cosmatos, the 2018 film, MANDY! Chad and Hoch argue about the virtues of this movie. One hates it, one loves it. This modern exploitation film is layered in Heavy Metal rock opera vibes, astrology, acid trip violence, sex, drugs, and vengeance. From the slain goddess to the avenging knight to the nightmarish hippie cult and the demonic-biker henchman they summon, MANDY is an experience all its own.    WEBSITE: https://linktr.ee/BrokenVCR

The 13th and final film from Stanley Kubrick is on deck this week. Chad and Hoch dive into the hypnotic, dream-like fantasy that is EYES WIDE SHUT. Ritualistic sex cult orgies, The Illuminati, the erotic vs the mundane, Sydney Pollack, Rainbow motifs, Christmas trees, and more! Let’s get weird!   WEBSITE: https://linktr.ee/BrokenVCR

The 1990 holiday classic Home Alone gets our attention this week. We talk John Hughes, the spirit of Christmas, the Chicago setting, John Williams incredible score, the Three Stooges-like slapstick stunt work, fan theories, play selected clips from the movie, and much more!

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Bob Clark’s 1974 film BLACK CHRISTMAS is up for discussion this week. We dive into the beautiful look of the film & how it elevates it, the camera itself being “the killer”, the theory of John Carpenter’s Halloween being it’s unofficial sequel, Bob Clark’s masterful detail for Christmas films, and much more. Put us in your ears with this non-traditional Christmas classic!   WEBSITE: https://linktr.ee/BrokenVCR

John McTiernan’s 1988 film, Die Hard, is on the table this week for Hoch and Chad to discuss. Bruce Willis and Alan Rickman headline this action classic. The fellas dissect whether this film is a Christmas movie, the importance of story being told through walkie-talkies, and much much more. Stop in and let’s nerd out.

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Clint Eastwood's 1971 directorial debut is on the docket. This female stalker film influenced an entire subgenre of cinema and exudes the dreamlike atmosphere of its Central California coastline locale. Jessica Walter gives the performance of her career. Pop this 70s gem in and join Chad & Hoch as they nerd out. 

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Happy Thanksgiving! In the spirit of the season, join us as we revisit John Hughes' 1987 holiday classic. Steve Martin's uptight "Neal" is tethered to John Candy's annoying "Del" for a holiday road trip from hell. Can they make it from New York to Chicago in time for Thanksgiving? Get in the holiday spirit with the Broken VCR.

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This week the fellas wax poetic the glories of the 1989 film. Patrick Swayze's "Dalton" stands as an all-time great silver screen badass he as clashes with Ben Gazzara's "Brad Wesley." Bar room brawls, gratuitious sex, and throats ripped out...Get your popcorn ready and let's talk Road House!

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