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155: The French Connection (1971)
Manage episode 472970873 series 2825112
The guys review a film Alex has been obsessed with for decades, and Nick just watched for the first time. William Friedkin’s “The French Connection” won Best Picture and helped kickstart American ‘70s cinema. Stray topics include the film’s influence on the art form, picking your feet in Poughkeepsie, Friedkin’s career, the dearly departed Gene Hackman, the most infamous car chase in cinema history, and much more.
Rest in peace, Gene Hackman. We love you, we miss you.
Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Twitter and Instagram and Letterboxd.
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181 episodes
Manage episode 472970873 series 2825112
The guys review a film Alex has been obsessed with for decades, and Nick just watched for the first time. William Friedkin’s “The French Connection” won Best Picture and helped kickstart American ‘70s cinema. Stray topics include the film’s influence on the art form, picking your feet in Poughkeepsie, Friedkin’s career, the dearly departed Gene Hackman, the most infamous car chase in cinema history, and much more.
Rest in peace, Gene Hackman. We love you, we miss you.
Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Twitter and Instagram and Letterboxd.
Send mailbag questions to [email protected]
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