Kicking off our 100th Episode with a Controversial Christmas Classic — DIE HARD (1988)! For a future-franchised film jam-packed with exciting explosions, it’s hard to believe this project was a gamble before it ever went into production. From its humble beginning to creating an iconic action hero, the formation of DIE HARD is nothing short of a surprise for everyone involved.
//Discussions include\State of late ‘80s action films; DIE HARD’s early novelization, lengthy writing process & tonality shift; studio demands, production challenges, director’s influence & balancing action with comedy; casting stories, main & supporting cast breakdown/interplay; cinematography, stunts, special effects & sound/music; release, reception, sequels & the Is this a Christmas movie debate.

Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman, Bonnie Bedelia & Reginald VelJohnson star in DIE HARD (1988). Directed by John McTiernan.

//Picks of the Week\• Lindsay’s Pick: PRESUMED INNOCENT (1990). Harrison Ford, Bonnie Bedelia, Greta Scacchi, Raul Julia, Brian Dennehy. /// Director by: Alan J.Pakula.• Justin’s Pick: RICOCHET (1991). Denzel Washington, John Lithgow, Ice-T, Lindsay Wagner, Kevin Pollack. /// Directed by Russell Mulcahy.

//MurrayMoment\Bill learns a secret Bruce Willis had been holding on to for over 30 years.

//Final Thoughts on DIE HARD\

Next Episode:
Jan. 31, 2023: GROUNDHOG DAY (1993)

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