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On the podcast this time, Steven and Sean are joined by one of our favorite guests, Mr. Johnny SoCal, to talk about the action-packed (and apparently very contentious) 1988 film from John McTiernan, Die Hard.

Ask yourself, is this a Christmas movie? Does it just scream “the holidays” or does it just happen to take place during a month in winter when many people celebrate spending time with family and receiving presents from a jolly man dressed in a fluffy red suit? Impassioned opinions are coming from all sides in this episode.

What should be completely clear to everyone is that this film is a classic for a reason. Whether it’s Bruce Willis’s badass police officer, John McClane; Alan Rickman’s legendary German terrorist, Hans Gruber; or the non-stop action from the roof of the Nakatomi Building all the way down to the underground parking garage, it’s all amazing.

I shall hear no dissenting opinions on that verifiable fact, thank you very much.

All I want to hear is a level of enthusiasm that would make Jake Peralta giggle with glee. We’re not usually ones who would demand such a thing from anyone. People should like or dislike whatever they wish. To that, I have one thing to say: come ooooooonnnn! It’s Die Hard. Freaking Die Hard!

We had a great time chatting with Johnny about this one. Also, join us in remembering and celebrating the amazing Alan Rickman. He will forever be the best.

(Recorded on October 15, 2021)

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Links to Stuff We Mentioned:

Die Hard - IMDb

Die Hard trailer - YouTube

Bruce Willis - IMDb

Alan Rickman - IMDb

Bonnie Bedelia - IMDb

Reginald VelJohnson - IMDb

It’s a Wonderful Life (1946) - IMDb

White Christmas (1954) - IMDb

Scrooged (1988) - IMDb

A Christmas Carol - South Coast Repertory

Bad Santa (2003) - IMDb

The Nice Guys (2016) - IMDb

The Fifth Element (1997) - IMDb

Galaxy Quest (1999) - IMDb

Jeremy Irons - IMDb

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (TV Series 1993–1996) - IMDb

World War Z - Wikipedia

Be Kind Rewind (2008) - IMDb

The Matrix Resurrections (2021) - IMDb

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