The Rewatchables

‘Escape From New York’ With Bill Simmons, Shea Serrano, and Chris Ryan

Apr 29, 2020
Bill Simmons, Shea Serrano, and Chris Ryan discuss the revolutionary action movie 'Escape From New York'. They highlight its impact on the genre, sarcastic tone, and memorable scenes. They also talk about earrings as a symbol of villainy and the coincidence of a plane landing on the Twin Towers. The hosts analyze action movie rules, unexpected fights, rewatchable scenes, and trivia about the film. They touch on the surrounding area and Duke's influence, and compare the original movie to its sequel 'Escape from LA'.
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