S9 Ep433: Episode 433 - The Taking of Pelham 123 (2009)

S9 Ep433: Episode 433 - The Taking of Pelham 123 (2009)

Author: WHM Entertainment July 23, 2019 Duration: 1:43:22

On this week's Summer Blockbuster Extravaganza episode, the gang is chatting about the completely unnecessary remake, The Taking of Pelham 123! Why did Tony Scott think all that drop-frame effect stuff looked good? What's with Travolta's casual use of the word "bunghole"? And on what planet would Michael Rispoli talk shit to Denzel like that and not get punched in the face by the end of the film? PLUS: Can Steve and Andrew make this fake streaming content-licensing thriller a reality? Eric doesn't think so!

The Taking of Pelham 123 stars John Travolta, Denzel Washington, Luis Guzmán, John Turturro, Michael Rispoli, and the late, great James Gandolfini; directed by Tony Scott.

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