Neon Badges

On this episode of NEON BADGES, host Anthony King dives into the making of one of the most infamous films ever: BAD LIEUTENANT! BAD LIEUTENANT showcases how a dedicated cast and crew, supportive producers, and a director with a clear vision can make one of the most raw and honest character studies of all time.

On this episode of NEON BADGES, host Anthony King takes you behind-the-scenes of the making of CRUISING! After two box office failures, William Friedkin opted to do make the most controversial film of his career: CRUISING. Equally hated and loved, the story of CRUISING's conception, tumultuous production, and its critical reappraisal 30 years later is a WILD ride.

On this episode of NEON BADGES, host Anthony King dives into the making of NARC. Director Joe Carnahan broke onto the Hollywood scene as a different type of indie darling. From a short script written in college to blowing Tom Cruise away at Sundance, NARC is a gritty, hardboiled cop movie that William Friedkin called “The most honest film about police procedure I’ve ever seen.” This is how the movie got to the screen. 

*Prologue is an excerpt from Brian Bogdanoff’s THREE BODIES BURNING as read by Rebeller EIC Sonny Bunch.

Host Anthony King takes you inside the making of cult thriller SE7EN. Originally written as a love letter to New York City, SE7EN gave David Fincher new hope as a director and children of the 90's nightmares for weeks. Learn why Brad Pitt was really wearing a cast, how test audiences first reacted to the film, and much more!

Host Anthony King kicks off NEON BADGES with an oral history of the making of ROBOCOP! Born out of a fascination of robots and the socio-political climate of the 1980s, ROBOCOP has become a cultural symbol of that time. From the set of BLADE RUNNER to Pee-Wee Herman at the Oscars, learn the story behind ROBOCOP!

Hosted by Anthony King, NEON BADGES is an oral history lesson on some of the most iconic cop movies from the 80s, 90s, and today. Each episode will tell the behind-the-scenes stories of how these films came to be. Anthony guides you through the making of ROBOCOP, SE7EN, NARC, BEVERLY HILLS COP, and more! The first episode of NEON BADGES drops April 1st with new episodes every other Wednesday on the REBELLER Podcast Network.