124: Boiler Room (2000)

Self-described Boiler Room expert Jeff Bakalar joins us to pick apart this turn of the millennium stock scam thriller, and while not every part of it holds up to our memories, it does manage to seize on one important truth: men will always find reasons to underfurnish their living spaces. CHAPTERS: (00:00:00) - The Nextlander Watchcast Episode 124: Boiler Room (2000) (00:00:17) - Intro. (00:01:18) - Our movie is Boiler Room, and we've got a tri-state bro expert with us: Jeff Bakalar! (00:12:46) - We almost got another Affleck/Damon combo, and some other production notes. (00:15:31) - What is this particular type of scam all about. (00:20:34) - White boys who love hip-hop, and the white boys who love them. (00:21:42) - Getting into the movie proper. (00:29:05) - Dad is not fond of Seth's hustle. (00:30:53) - Seth gets an intriguing offer. (00:37:47) - Break! (00:38:12) - We're back, and it's time to get Afflecked. (00:44:58) - Skipping ahead a bit to talk about the date scene and daddy issues. (00:51:24) - Seth learns the ropes. (00:55:49) - Is Seth winning over Judge Dad? Plus, a look at the ideal male living space. (01:01:26) - Diesel power. (01:09:51) - Seth gets suspicious, albeit maybe not soon enough. (01:15:40) - The FBI shows up, and Seth (FINALLY) shutters the casino. (01:27:59) - Seth finally ruins someone's life, and experiences (some) consequences. (01:32:07) - Things start unraveling fast. (01:40:20) - Last day at JT Marlin. (01:47:00) - An alternate conclusion. (01:49:45) - Final thoughts. (01:59:38) - Outro.