Nighthawks (1981)
This week we delve into the 1981 film ’Nighthawks’, featuring Sylvester Stallone, Billy Dee Williams, Rutger Hauer, and Lindsay Wagner. The group covers a range of topics from personal anecdotes, such as an interview with actress Lindsay Wagner, to in-depth analyses of character dynamics, notable performances, and key scenes. The group debates the chemistry between the main actors, Stallone and Williams, and shares differing opinions on the movie’s impact and watchability today. They conclude with thoughts on the film’s legacy, its reception, and briefly mention upcoming film discussions.
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00:00 Welcome to the Show & Introductions
00:36 Deep Dive into ’Nighthawks’: Cast and First Impressions
02:31 Analyzing ’Nighthawks’: Plot Overview and Key Moments
03:18 Character and Scene Breakdown: Stallone’s Beard, Villain’s Motives, and More
11:23 Critiquing ’Nighthawks’: Action, Chemistry, and Cinematography
22:08 Final Thoughts and Humorous Anecdotes
22:39 Dissecting the Soundtrack and Iconic Scenes
23:46 The Charm of Old New York and Action Sequences
24:23 Decoding Movie Acronyms and Plot Points
26:12 Revisiting and Reflecting on Nighthawks
29:10 New York’s Real-life Movie Moments
35:08 Rotten Tomatoes Ratings and Personal Opinions
35:48 Billy Dee Williams’ Smooth Commercials
37:13 Looking Ahead: Next Movie Discussion