Episode 099 - "The Russians Are Coming!" (1966)

This week, Justin and Ryan dig into 'The Russians Are Coming' (1966) and talk about...- Offering Pete as tribute to end the cold war- Deflating tail-chasing rumors and paranoia- An island full of 'Facebook People' and imagining how this would play out in the internet age- A few unusual twists- Slapstick filler- Romance now, defect later- The necessity of characters who keep their heads and talk sense- Mixing genres, padded comedies and questionable accolades- The fine line between action-thriller and comedy- Bringing it home by the end- Our Verdict- Next week's film: 'He Who Gets Slapped' (1924)Did we get the movie wrong? Tell us why! And let us know what films you think we should cover.Join in the discussion on our Youtube channel or Facebook page!