EP 087: Hit Man (2024) ft. Will Bjarnar

After premiering on the festival circuit in 2023 at Venice, TIFF, and NYFF, Richard Linklater’s Hit Man has made its way to a limited theatrical release and Netflix drop as of June 7. Directed by Richard Linklater and written by Linklater and Glen Powell, the film follows a professor moonlighting as a hit man of sorts for his city police department, who descends into dangerous, dubious territory when he finds himself attracted to a woman who enlists his services. Loosely based on a true story, the film stars Glen Powell, Adria Arjona, and Austin Amelio. Chapter Timestamps: 0:00:00 Introduction 0:25:11 Initial Thoughts 0:37:48 Spoiler Review 1:30:40 Oscars Assessment 1:43:15 Final Ratings Follow our guest online: Will Bjarnar on Twitter, Letterboxd Follow our team online: Danny Jarabek Website, Letterboxd, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and Linktree Tate Fowler on Letterboxd and Instagram Bryan Sudfield on Letterboxd, Instagram, Twitter, and Film Fragments Evan Miller on Letterboxd, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok Films mentioned: Letterboxd list Resources: Bryan Sudfield’s review of HIT MAN YogaSimpatico.com puts quality, therapeutically-inspired yoga, and wellness class at your fingertips! Whether you're a beginner, deepening an existing practice, or looking for a way to increase your mobility and reduce stress, you can choose from over 250+ classes and exercise when it’s convenient for you! Have questions? Email [email protected] Credits: Theme music by Eugene Rocco Utley Artwork by Danny Jarabek Edited by Danny Jarabek Support the show Subscribe for Early Access and Video: The Rolling Tape Patreon Listen Here: Spotify Apple Podcasts All Listening Platforms Have questions? Email [email protected] Podcast Website Link Website & Publications: www.therollingtape.com Social Platforms on Linktree Credits: Theme music: Eugene Rocco Utley & Karl Vincent Artwork: Danny Jarabek Editor: Danny Jarabek Assistant Producer: Evan Miller