The Italian Connection (1972) w/ Jennifer Upton

On this episode of the podcast Phillip is joined once again by author Jennifer Upton to discuss 1972's Poliziotteschi, The Italian Connection AKA Manhunt AKA Hitmen AKA Vengeance of the Godfather. This film was directed by Fernando Di Leo and stars Mario Adorf as Luca Canali. Phillip starts the show by giving all the general information about the movie with some trivia thrown in. It's then time for Listener' Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Then they discuss the film, the great chase scene in it, and the coolness of the character of Luca Canali. It's a fun movie and a great discussion. They then answer the question of whether they noticed anything that Tarantino might have liked or used in a film. It's then time to individually rate the movie. Finally they answer the question of whether they would buy this movie, rent it, or find it for free. Phillip then gives his Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; One Battle After Another (2025). Jennifer then gives her recommendations for the week; The Toxic Avenger (2025), Spinal Tap II: The End Continues (2025), and The Room (2003). It's then time for Phillip to promote next week's show where he will be joined for the first time by actress and artist Jennifer Ashley to talk about her life and her career. Jennifer Ashley has been in The Pom Pom Girls, Chained Heat, Phantom of the Paradise, and The Centerfold Girls.Check out author Jennifer Upton's website here: https://www.jennuptonwriter.com/