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Marty Supreme (2025) | Using Claw Machine Winnings to Pay Dealers


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Degen Oscar season comes to a close as the boys grapple with seeing younger versions of themselves in Josh Safdie's 'Marty Supreme.' Andy kicks it off with a sprawling degenerate tale as he recalls the time he went to extreme (illegal) lengths to buy a replacement bass guitar part, which led to him relying on the greatest skill he had: playing claw machines. Then the fellas discuss a movie that some may see as standard Safdie running against time ridiculousness, while the guys see decisions that were emblematic of their chaotic plate-juggling youths as they realize they once lived the Marty Supreme lifestyle. With impeccable set design from the '50s, a wondrous score and needle drops from the '80s, and dialogue from present day the film takes place in post-WWII NYC but is of an indefinable era. Besides Timothée Chalamet powerhouse lead the movie is littered with non-actors, recognizable character actors, and a slew of stunt casting heavies. Afterwards, the guys rank the anti-heroes from Safdie movies, and make a case for why Marty is more sympathetic than his sociopathic behavior would have you believe. Because if you haven't risked it all by spinning too many plates, and over-promising to people around you in your 20s then you never experienced the Degen lifestyle. 

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