The Empire Strikes Back (1980) | Ep. 71

James Cameron reunited with Arnold Schwarzenegger and asked a simple question: who would James Bond be if he got home and had to answer to his wife? The result cost $100 million and featured a Harrier jet attack on the Florida Keys. Luke, Westy, and Matt dive into the film that proved Cameron could blow stuff up and make you care about the people running from the explosions. From Arnold learning to tango to the stunt work that nearly killed people (multiple times), we're telling the story behind the last great action blockbuster of its era. With opinions, laughs, and questionable Arnold impressions throughout. Connect with ATRM: To join our fantastic community of film fans, support what we do, access our archive, listen to exclusive episodes, and a whole lot more, become an ATRM patron: ⁠⁠Join the ATRM Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  We're available on any podcast platform: Listen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're across all major social channels too: Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@ATRightMovies⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@allthe_rightmovies ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our movie group⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@alltherightmovies.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@alltherightmovies⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠alltherightmovies.com⁠⁠

We're taking a short break from new episodes this festive season, so we're re-releasing our Double Feature Christmas special on the films of Rob Reiner, now serving as a tribute to the legendary director following his tragic passing. Across The Princess Bride, When Harry Met Sally, and Misery, we explore how one filmmaker mastered the fairy tale, the rom-com, and the psychological horror, within 3 years of each other. We debate whether Westley is cinema's greatest romantic hero, ask if Harry and Sally should have just stayed friends, and try to work out how Kathy Bates made us root for Annie Wilkes (just a little bit). Plus: hot takes on Inigo Montoya's revenge quest, the fake orgasm heard around the world, and whether anyone has ever been more terrifying with a sledgehammer. As you wish. Rest in peace, Rob.

Bedford Falls is calling. John, Luke, Westy, and Matt take on Frank Capra's beloved Christmas classic, exploring how a box office disappointment became one of the most watched films in history. We dig into Jimmy Stewart's post-war comeback, Donna Reed's scene-stealing brilliance (and beauty), and why the FBI thought this film was Communist propaganda (yep, really). Plus: the innovative snow that changed Hollywood forever, whether George Bailey's breakdown is cinema's greatest acting moment, and a lot more. Expect laughs, opinions, and at least one host getting suspiciously emotional about an angel earning his wings. Connect with ATRM: To join our fantastic community of film fans, support what we do, access our archive, listen to exclusive episodes, and a whole lot more, become an ATRM patron: ⁠Join the ATRM Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  We're available on any podcast platform: Listen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our channel⁠⁠⁠⁠We're across all major social channels too: Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠@ATRightMovies⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@allthe_rightmovies ⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠Join our movie group⁠⁠⁠ Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠@alltherightmovies.com⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠@alltherightmovies⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠alltherightmovies.com⁠

Twelve men. One room. Zero air conditioning. John, Westy, and Matt dive into Sidney Lumet's classic about a jury deliberating a murder case in sweltering New York heat. We explore how a first-time director turned a single location into one of cinema's most gripping courtroom dramas. The behind the scenes story, big opinions on why it works, and a laugh or two as we go. From Henry Fonda's moral crusader to that legendary knife scene. How do you make 96 minutes in one room absolutely riveting? We've got the verdict. Connect with ATRM: To join our fantastic community of film fans, support what we do, access our archive, listen to exclusive episodes, and a whole lot more, become an ATRM patron: Join the ATRM Community⁠⁠⁠  We're available on any podcast platform: Listen on ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠ Listen on ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our channel⁠⁠⁠We're across all major social channels too: Twitter: ⁠⁠@ATRightMovies⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@allthe_rightmovies ⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠Join our movie group⁠⁠ Bluesky: ⁠⁠@alltherightmovies.com⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠@alltherightmovies⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠alltherightmovies.com

All The Right Movies are in a galaxy far, far away to conclude the trilogy. If you will not turn to the dark side, then perhaps we will. Connect with ATRM: To support what we do, access our archive and listen to exclusive episodes, become an ATRM patron: Listen on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠  Listen on ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ Listen on ⁠⁠Spotify⁠ Twitter: ⁠@ATRightMovies⁠ YouTube: ⁠Subscribe to our channel⁠ Instagram: ⁠@allthe_rightmovies ⁠ Facebook: ⁠Join our movie group⁠ Bluesky: ⁠@alltherightmovies.com⁠ TikTok: ⁠@alltherightmovies⁠ Website: ⁠alltherightmovies.com