Episode 127: Breakdown (1997)

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In this episode, Jason breaks his usual disdain for 90s cinema to put forth "one of the good ones" for discussion. So join us for a Kurt Russel starring stunt spectacle as we check out Jonathan Mostow's Breakdown from 1997. Jason highlights the many virtues of practical effects use on display. Dustin runs down the many connections to other films and potential inspirations in the chain of road movies turned abduction thrillers. But before all that, Jason hits the theater to weigh in on the latest entry in the Star Wars franchise, and Dustin rounds up a pair of disappointing re-watches. And so much more! Part of the Prescribed Films Podcast Network (www.thepfpn.com) What We've Been Watching: -Jason: The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026) -Dustin: Spiral (1998) & Zombie 4: After Death (1989) Show Notes: -Breakdown Trailer -Go check out all the other fine shows on the Prescribed Films Podcast Network -Related Film: Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines -Related Film: Terminator Genisys -Related Film: Terminator: Dark Fate -Related Film: U-571 -Related Series: The Mandalorian -Related Film: Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker -Related Film: Ringu -Related Film: Ringu 2 -Related Author: Koji Suzuki -Related Song: Al Festa – Living After Death -Related Film: The Serpent and the Rainbow -Related Film: Obsession -Related Film: Milk & Serial -Related Film: Passenger -Related Film: The Autopsy of Jane Doe -Related Film: Troll Hunter -Related Film: The Last Voyage of the Demeter -Related Film: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark -Related Topic: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark -Related Film: Goosebumps -Related Film: Backrooms -Related Topic: Obon -Related Film: Event Horizon -Related Film: Idle Hands -Related Literature: Stephen King's Trucks -Related Film: Maximum Overdrive -Related Film: Tequila Sunrise -Related Film: Backdraft -Related Film: Executive Decision -Related Film: Duel -Related Literature: Maybe You Will Remember from Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark 3 -Related Topic: The Vanishing Hotel Room -Related Author: Richard Matheson -Related Film: Dying Room Only -Related Film: Escape From L.A. -Related Film: Escape From New York -Related Film: Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery -Related Film: The Hitcher -Related Film: The Vanishing (1993) -Related Film: The Vanishing (1988) -Related Film: Joy Ride -Related Film: The Hills Have Eyes -Related Film: Tourist Trap Next Time: In Fabric (2018)

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In this episode, Jason breaks his usual disdain for 90s cinema to put forth "one of the good ones" for discussion. So join us for a Kurt Russel starring stunt spectacle as we check out Jonathan Mostow's Breakdown from 1997. Jason highlights the many virtues of practical effects use on display. Dustin runs down the many connections to other films and potential inspirations in the chain of road movies turned abduction thrillers. But before all that, Jason hits the theater to weigh in on the latest entry in the Star Wars franchise, and Dustin rounds up a pair of disappointing re-watches. And so much more! Part of the Prescribed Films Podcast Network (www.thepfpn.com) What We've Been Watching:-Jason: The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026)-Dustin: Spiral (1998) & Zombie 4: After Death (1989) Show Notes:-Breakdown Trailer-Go check out all the other fine shows on the Prescribed Films Podcast Network-Related Film: Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines-Related Film: Terminator Genisys-Related Film: Terminator: Dark Fate-Related Film: U-571-Related Series: The Mandalorian-Related Film: Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker-Related Film: Ringu-Related Film: Ringu 2-Related Author: Koji Suzuki -Related Song: Al Festa – Living After Death-Related Film: The Serpent and the Rainbow-Related Film: Obsession-Related Film: Milk & Serial-Related Film: Passenger-Related Film: The Autopsy of Jane Doe-Related Film: Troll Hunter-Related Film: The Last Voyage of the Demeter-Related Film: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark-Related Topic: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark-Related Film: Goosebumps-Related Film: Backrooms-Related Topic: Obon-Related Film: Event Horizon-Related Film: Idle Hands-Related Literature: Stephen King's Trucks-Related Film: Maximum Overdrive-Related Film: Tequila Sunrise-Related Film: Backdraft-Related Film: Executive Decision-Related Film: Duel-Related Literature: Maybe You Will Remember from Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark 3-Related Topic: The Vanishing Hotel Room-Related Author: Richard Matheson-Related Film: Dying Room Only-Related Film: Escape From L.A.-Related Film: Escape From New York-Related Film: Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery-Related Film: The Hitcher-Related Film: The Vanishing (1993)-Related Film: The Vanishing (1988)-Related Film: Joy Ride-Related Film: The Hills Have Eyes-Related Film: Tourist Trap Next Time:In Fabric (2018)

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