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Midnight Run (1988) with Lasse from 'Fans About Films'


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Lasse returns to the podcast to discuss Midnight Run (1988), a buddy comedy film with emotional depth, starring Robert DeNiro and Charles Grodin, Joe Pantoliano, and Yaphet Kotto-Kananga from live and Let Die (1973).


Discussion Points:

-Sean discovers the power of positivity.

-Lasse never misses.

-The Bond-esque cold open.

-Sean breaks out the clichés.


Raised Questions:

-Has Sean found the world's most enthusiastic German?

-Why are there so many actor's from 1987's The Untouchables?

-Are Lasse and Sean finally on the same page?

-Would your ride DeNiro's coat-tails?


Chapters:

0:06 Welcome Back Lasse!

1:01 De Niro's Bold Move

2:45 Diving into Midnight Run

10:05 Film School Memories

13:47 Casting Connections

19:02 Modern Film Critique

22:56 Character Dynamics

31:51 Exploring Emotional Depths

38:25 Helicopter Chase Discussion

45:14 Changing Film Landscape

51:42 Gushing About Great Films

1:04:56 The Future of Cinema

1:16:31 Midnight Run’s Impact

1:21:38 Lasse’s Podcasts/Shows


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