Lethal Weapon: The Crazy, The Old And The Best Buds! (Best Buds Summer Rewind 5 of 10)

I'm too old for this... podcast! 😉 This week we are diving headfirst into the explosive 80s classic that redefined a genre: Lethal Weapon! Join us for our 'Best Buds Summer Rewind' #5 as we unpack the film that set the standard for buddy-cop movies.

In this episode, we go beyond the explosions to explore the surprisingly deep emotional turmoil of Riggs and how Murtaugh sees him for who he truly is, not just the chaos he projects. We trace the evolution of their iconic partnership, pinpointing the moment these two became the ultimate 'best buds'—was it after Riggs saved Murtaugh by the pool, or sharing a beer on the boat? We also talk about how our perspective on Riggs's 'craziness' changes with age and life experience.

Get ready for some classic quotes like 'Well, I haven't killed you yet, have I?' and our favorite scenes, including the iconic shooting range sequence and Riggs's wild negotiation at the tree farm. We discuss the movie's surprisingly high Rotten Tomatoes scores and Deric's discovery of missing scenes from the Director's Cut (like a school shooter scene!). We even highlight how the film's gritty 80s setting, with its in-your-face R-rating from the opening scene, makes it both a perfect time capsule and surprisingly timeless. Oh, and did you catch Mel Gibson's lingering Australian accent? One of us did.

Plus, we dive into the legendary practical effects (that house explosion! ) and debate its connections to other 80s action films like Die Hard and 48 Hrs. We also discuss the Lethal Weapon TV series and the ongoing talks for Lethal Weapon 5—can Danny Glover really still deliver that line?

In our Retro Ramble : We get emotional discussing songs that bring a tear to our eyes, including Bob Seger's 'Against the Wind' and Tim McGraw's 'Don't Take the Girl.'

In Stale Popcorn : Deric’s wife pulled a fast one with a Goofy Movie Funko Pop!

And in Gum Under The Seat : We read comments from listeners like you!

Next week's Retro Ramble: If you could live in one 80s movie, what would it be and why? Let us know in the comments!

If you're a millennial who grew up quoting this movie, or just love a good action-comedy, then this episode is for you!

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