Roadhouse (1989): Throat Ripping and Corporate Chaos

In this episode of Last Night We Watched, we dive deep into the cult classic Roadhouse (1989), a film that’s equal parts absurd and legendary. Join us as we discuss Patrick Swayze’s iconic portrayal of Dalton, the coolest cooler to ever hit a dive bar, and ask the question that’s been plaguing us all: How does a guy who looks like he’s 130 pounds of pure muscle manage to rip out throats with the casual ease of someone opening a bag of chips?But we don’t stop there—Roadhouse might just be a work of corporate propaganda! Is Dalton's badassery just a metaphor for how corporate interests send local businesses to the chopping block? And can a cooler be seen as the ultimate corporate enforcer, coming in, cleaning up, and leaving small-town bars in ruins?Plus, this is Matt's first time watching Roadhouse (how?), and we will get his observations as it rolls out. Tune in for a breakdown of Swayze’s zen philosophy, the world’s most over-the-top bouncers, and the Roadhouse legacy that continues to rip throats... metaphorically, of course.