THE IRON CLAW REVIEW (Wrestling Soup 12/26/23)

Jon Draper, Kevin Castle, Anthony Thomas and guest Andrew Karluk engage in a detailed analysis and discussion of 'The Iron Claw', a recent movie focusing on the Von Erich wrestling dynasty. They delve into the film's storyline, characters, and performances, as well as its portrayal of historical events and personalities like Ric Flair. Despite minor shortcomings, the film garners high ratings from reviewers and they also speculate about its future cuts and streaming release. Intended for wrestling fans and general audiences alike, they commend the film for its portrayal of the captivating family's narrative.00:00 Introduction and Movie Discussion00:36 Theater Experience and Movie Expectations01:29 Movie Promotion and Box Office Performance03:17 Movie Release Timing and Audience Reception04:46 Initial Thoughts and Skepticism07:44 Movie Casting and Character Portrayal09:32 Movie Plot and Storyline10:56 Movie Criticisms and Controversies13:11 Movie Impact and Legacy17:00 Movie Scenes and Highlights19:14 Movie Characters and Performances22:09 Movie Narrative and Storytelling25:37 Movie Reception and Impact28:39 Final Thoughts and Reflections32:15 The Legacy of Carrie and the Impact of Wrestling Matches32:36 The Significance of the Championship Belt33:25 The Audience's Perception of Wrestling33:38 The Role of Personal Relationships in Wrestling34:00 The Influence of Pop Culture on Wrestling35:06 The Identity Crisis in Wrestling35:21 The Aesthetic Appeal of Wrestling35:48 The Impact of Wrestling on Casual Fans36:20 The Art of Wrestling Performance37:58 The Role of Music in Wrestling38:22 The Influence of Rock and Roll on Wrestling39:29 The Impact of Personal Tragedy on Wrestling40:55 The Legacy of Ric Flair42:13 The Impact of Personal Relationships on Wrestling Legacy43:21 The Role of Family in Wrestling45:46 The Impact of Personal Tragedy on Wrestling Legacy47:47 The Legacy of the Von Erich Family50:44 The Impact of Personal Tragedy on Wrestling Legacy53:29 The Legacy of the Von Erich Family56:09 The Impact of Personal Tragedy on Wrestling Legacy58:34 The Legacy of the Von Erich Family01:01:38 The Impact of Personal Tragedy on Wrestling Legacy01:03:53 The Legacy of the Von Erich Family01:05:40 The Impact of Personal Tragedy on Wrestling Legacy01:05:59 The Legacy of the Von Erich FamilyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.