

‘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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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Escape from New York: A Revolutionary Action Movie
03:17 • 21min
Discussion on the Movie 'Escape From New York'
23:57 • 5min
Earrings as a Symbol of Villainy and the Plane Landing on the Twin Towers
28:27 • 2min
Action Movie Rules and Unexpected Fights
30:48 • 7min
Rewatchable Scenes from 'Escape From New York'
37:49 • 20min
Trivia and Facts about 'Escape From New York'
57:46 • 8min
Discussion on the Surrounding Area and Duke's Influence
01:05:33 • 2min
Discussions on Escape From New York and its Sequel
01:07:09 • 18min