#149 The Contender (2000)
Nov 05, 2024•1 hr 33 min•Season 1Ep. 149
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Episode description
Rod Lurie's 2000 feminist political thriller, THE CONTENDER, is our feature presentation this week. We talk Steven Spielberg & DreamWorks manipulating the film against Gary Oldman's wishes, the Liberal politics at the core of the film, that Jeff Bridges' monologue, and much more! We also pick our TOP 7 JOAN ALLEN FILMS in this week's SILVER SCREEN 7. Become a regular here at THE BROKEN VCR! To watch the LIVE VIDEO RECORDING of BVCR, sign up to the PATREON ($2.99/month) at theturnbuckletavern.com. You'll get the episodes in video form days/weeks early.
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