Ep. 50 Escape From New York (1981)

"Call me Snake."

In a dystopic future where America and the USSR are continuing to war, the President of the USA is on his way to a peace summit to attempt to halt the fighting for good. Unfortunately, Air Force One is hijacked and the President’s plane goes down over the city of New York, which as been turned into an island prison. Enter former war hero, mercenary, and convict Snake Plissken, who is given the suicide mission of getting the President back in 22 hours- and he will win his freedom. The action abounds! Join Chris as he discusses Kurt Russell’s transition to “serious roles,” his love of Donald Pleasence, and logical arguments for depth perception as the LSCE screens the 1981 action classic “Escape From New York.” Join Us!

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