EPISODE · Jun 17, 2025 · 26 MIN
Rollerball (1975) - Drive-In Double Feature Episode 375
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In this bruising episode of Drive-In Double Feature, Nathan and Ryan strap on their helmets and dive into Rollerball (1975), the dystopian sci-fi sports epic directed by Norman Jewison and starring James Caan. Set in a future where mega-corporations rule and a violent, gladiatorial sport keeps the masses distracted, Rollerball mixes hard-hitting action with chilling social commentary. The hosts discuss its unique world-building, brutal roller derby sequences, and whether this slick slice of '70s sci-fi still has the fire in its skates. Is Rollerball a thought-provoking classic or a slow roll through corporate rebellion? Let’s hit the rink and find out.
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In this bruising episode of Drive-In Double Feature, Nathan and Ryan strap on their helmets and dive into Rollerball (1975), the dystopian sci-fi sports epic directed by Norman Jewison and starring James Caan. Set in a future where mega-corporations rule and a violent, gladiatorial sport keeps the masses distracted, Rollerball mixes hard-hitting action with chilling social commentary. The hosts discuss its unique world-building, brutal roller derby sequences, and whether this slick slice of '70s sci-fi still has the fire in its skates. Is Rollerball a thought-provoking classic or a slow roll through corporate rebellion? Let’s hit the rink and find out.
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