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Die Hard with Kevin Smith

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Feb 25, 2024
Kevin Smith joins the hosts to dissect insights in Die Hard, from Bruce Willis' wine commercials to spatial perfection. They pay tribute to careers cut short and reveal the Shakespeare influence on McTiernan. Heist setup, character dynamics, and the impact of a catchphrase are analyzed with enthusiasm.
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Kevin Smith's Early Bruce Willis Exposure

  • Kevin Smith first noticed Bruce Willis in Miami Vice and Twilight Zone's "Shatter Day".
  • He then became a fan through Moonlighting, finding Willis reminiscent of Bill Murray.
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Moonlighting's Influence and Jersey Roots

  • Kevin Smith compared Bruce Willis's Moonlighting character to Bill Murray's comedic style, influencing his own 90s work.
  • Smith later discussed Willis's Jersey roots with him on the set of Live Free or Die Hard.
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Willis's Jersey Identity

  • Bruce Willis, though not always associated with New Jersey, spent his formative years there before Hollywood.
  • Kevin Smith learned about Willis's Penzgrove connection and was surprised to find Willis acknowledging it.
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