Episode 307 - The French Connection Is Kind Of Overrated

This week we discuss one of the greatest films ever made - apparently. It’s not entirely clear why The French Connection is considered one of the greatest movies ever made, but then all we did was watch it. Gene Hackman and Roy Scheider star in the filthiest depiction of filthy early-1970s New York City, with the famous car chase that will make you say, “meh.” But it’s us talking about it, so we make it all much more entertaining! Here’s a link to the Patrick (H) Willems video about car chases and Grand Prix: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPnTm8C_OfY 0:00 - Intros 4:50 - Conan O’Brien needs a Friend / Beastie Boys 14:30 - Wicked Little Letters (2023) 18:30 - Borderlands (2024) 24:05 - The Serpent Queen (Starz, 2022) 29:40 - The French Connection (1971)