Unclear and Present Danger Broken Arrow
Dec 2, 2023
In this podcast, John Travolta, Christian Slater, Samantha Mathis, Delroy Lindo, and Howie Long discuss the 1996 action thriller 'Broken Arrow.' They explore the plot of the film, the style of director John Woo, and the influence of Asian cinema on Hollywood. They also touch on topics like mass incarceration in the 90s and nostalgia for the 90s. A captivating conversation for fans of the movie and 90s pop culture in general.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Introductions, Book Promotion, and Discussion of 'Broken Arrow'
02:16 • 2min
Discussion of the plot of 'Broken Arrow' and Texas as the leading importer of prisoners
04:03 • 4min
Mass Incarceration and Post-WWII Atrocities
08:21 • 4min
Apple computer in the 90s and John Woo's stylized violence
12:48 • 5min
Exploring 'Broken Arrow'
18:04 • 25min
Nostalgia for the 90s: Longing for a Simpler Time
43:30 • 9min
Desperado, John Travolta, and Generational Changes
52:16 • 15min