Hosts discuss movies Air and The Fugitive, documentary on Chicago Bulls and Michael Jordan, honesty of critics, experiences at movie theaters, getting banned from Park Slope Food Co-op, childhood memories and specialty stores.
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Quick takeaways
Siskel and Ebert's TV show made films more accessible and inspired viewers to explore a wider range of movies.
Siskel and Ebert's unyielding opinions and epic struggle captivated viewers, making their show unique.
Siskel and Ebert's appearances on late night talk shows brought their honest opinions, challenging the usual upbeat atmosphere and impacting film discussions.
Deep dives
The Impact of Siskel and Ebert on Film Discourse
Siskel and Ebert's TV show served as the first taste of film school for many, making movies more accessible and inspiring viewers to explore and appreciate a wider range of films.
Their Unyielding Opinions and Equal Footing
Siskel and Ebert's dynamic of never conceding a good point to each other and their unyielding opinions created an epic struggle that captivated viewers and made their show unique.
Their Presence on Late Night Talk Shows
Siskel and Ebert's appearances on late night talk shows like Letterman and Carson provided drama, suspense, and tension, as they brought their honest opinions about movies to a broader audience, challenging the usual upbeat and promotional atmosphere of these shows.
The Lasting Influence of Siskel and Ebert
Siskel and Ebert's impact on the way films are discussed and appreciated continues to resonate. They were like film teachers, introducing viewers to a wider range of movies and making film discourse more accessible, even for those who have not seen their TV show.
The Alabama Waterfront Brawl: Wrestling at its Core
The Alabama waterfront brawl, a viral video depicting a chaotic altercation between a group of white individuals and a black crew member, showcased the essence of professional wrestling. The video captured the initial confrontation, where the crew member was trying to do his job of docking a riverboat, while the white individuals disregarded his requests to move their boats. The brawl erupted when one of the white individuals sucker-punched the crew member. However, the odds were eventually evened when more black individuals arrived to defend their colleague. The Alabama waterfront brawl exemplified the inherent dynamics of wrestling, where unfair fights favor the villains, but when the odds are balanced, the heroes prevail.
For New Year’s Day, Marc introduces you to The Friday Show, a weekly episode available to Full Maron subscribers, hosted by WTF producer Brendan McDonald and Kris Lo Presto, a friend of theirs from back in the Air America Radio days. You’ll hear Marc, Brendan and Kris discuss the movie Air, a conversation with film critic Matt Singer about Siskel & Ebert, a celebration of the 30th anniversary of the film The Fugitive, and more.