A kidnapping, a political murder, a prison break – it was supposed to be simple. Prison warden Vito barters with the mob to exchange his stolen wife for Milo, a low-level thug locked up in Vito’s prison.

Vito’s decision to keep Milo until the handoff proves wise: Not only is the mob in no hurry to let loose ends stay loose, but Vito begins to develop a certain consideration for Milo during their time on the lam.

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Theme: "Raindrops" by Huma-Huma/"No Smoking" PSA by John Waters. Outro music: "Un amico (Titoli)" by Ennio Morricone from the REVOLVER soundtrack.

Timestamps

0:00 - Episode 215: REVOLVER (1973) with Kelly Krantz

2:18 - The episode actually starts

6:10 - Kelly’s thoughts

9:00 - The first half and poliziotteschi as pulp for the masses

14:17 - Where REVOLVER falls on the poliziotteschi landscape

18:55 - The movie’s pacing & pieces falling into place

26:18 - Integrity and the push/pull of Vito and Milo

56:21 - Good Grief, Give Me a GIF!

1:04:58 - Cody’s Noteys: Revolv-age Sale