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The 1966 film, The Professionals, is on the table this week. We talk the Western genre, tyrant directors, the Lee Marvin/Burt Lancaster feud, Cinematographer Conrad Hall, and much more!

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This week we look at Betty Thomas' film Private Parts all about the life of Howard Stern. We talk about Howard's persona and how it has changed over time, cancel culture and how this film would be viewed today, the birth of Paul Giamatti's career, and much more!

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This week's film is the 1981 Canadian Slasher film from George Mihalka, "My Bloody Valentine." We talk the 80s Slasher genre, the horror trope of "The Harbinger," what makes a cult classic, respond to Siskel & Elbert's review, and dive into the subgenre of Canuxploitation.

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Billy Wilder's 1957 film, The Spirit of St. Louis is on tap today! James Stewart's portrayal of Charles Lindbergh is a forgotten performance from the screen legend that needs to be revisited. We also get imo Stewart and Lindbergh's personal yet vastly different experiences with World War II! Let's get into it! Join us, cinephiles!

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Peter Weir's 1985 film, WITNESS, gets our attention this week. We talk how this was a turning point in Harrison Ford's career, Lukas Haas, original screenplays, "rural films," and much more!

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This week we dive into Paul Thomas Anderson's 9th film, LICORICE PIZZA, from 2021. We dive into the chemistry of the two leads, mid-budget films, the curious title itself, and much more. Come hang with us!

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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