The Suspense is Killing Us

We take to the skies, rails and roads with a trio of thrillers that are entirely or occasionally set on or in modes of conveyance!

TURBULENCE (1997, Robert Butler) 16:00

SWITCHBACK (1997, Jeb Stuart) 1:01:00

JOYRIDE (2001, John Dahl) 1:45:30

We break down the career of gruff sweetie Tom Berenger and find a wide variety of gruff yet sweet delights.

SOMEONE TO WATCH OVER ME (1987, Ridley Scott)

SHATTERED (1991, Wolfgang Petersen)

A MURDER OF CROWS (1998, Rowdy Herrington)

Spanning just six years, we cover almost the entire range of the legendary Nicolas Cage, from bananas MEGA ACTING to genuine character work, and then whatever he's doing in 8MM.

DEADFALL (1993, Christopher Coppola) 9:15

KISS OF DEATH (1995, Barbet Schroeder) 54:15

8MM (1999, Joel Schumacher) 1:48:00

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We discuss how three old classic films became two newer classic films and one showcase for the undeniable sex appeal of Chazz Palminteri.

CAPE FEAR (1991, Martin Scorsese) 14:30

DIABOLIQUE (1996, Jeremiah S. Chechik) 1:07:40

THE MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE (2004, Jonathan Demme) 1:40:20

We take on the auspicious first films of three powerhouse filmmakers/filmmaking siblings: visionary masterminds the Coens and the Wachowskis, and professional director Danny Boyle.

BLOOD SIMPLE (1984, Coen Bros) 16:39

SHALLOW GRAVE (1994, Danny Boyle) 1:03:45

BOUND (1996, Wachowski Sisters) 1:54:40

We discuss three movies of a certain quality from the King of Nearly Blind Swiss Action Stars, Christopher Lambert! There can't be even one (good movie in the bunch)!

KNIGHT MOVES (1992, Carl Schenkel) 11:30

THE ROAD KILLERS (1994, Deran Sarafian) 59:22

RESSURECTION (1999, Russell Mulcahy) 1:46:15

We examine some of the darker movies from the famously sunny Meg Ryan, and Dennis Quaid comes along for 2/3 of the ride. Same with John Hawkes! And the state of Texas! The other third is In the Cut.

D.O.A (1988, Rocky Morton & Annabel Jankel)

FLESH AND BONE (1993, Steve Kloves)

IN THE CUT (2003, Jane Campion)

Inspired by last episode's BAD COMPANY, we jump into three wildly different thrillers starring the great Ellen Barkin.

THE BIG EASY (1986 Jim McBride)

SEA OF LOVE (1989 Harold Becker)

MERCY (2000 Damian Harris)

We take a look at a very broad spectrum of Larry Fishburne's work during Hollywood's Third Golden Age: 1992-1995!

DEEP COVER (1992, Bill Duke)

BAD COMPANY (1995, Damian Harris)

JUST CAUSE (1995, Arne Glimcher)