EPISODE · Dec 8, 2023 · 1H 1M
The Rocketeer (1991)
from Too Old For This Shit: an 80s/90s Action Movie Rewatch Podcast · host Josh Samuels and Antonio Cafasso
Strap in for a nostalgic flight for a film that seemed too “Disney” for adults, yet based on saucy source material that's “too adult” for Disney. Our hosts blast off into this intriguing mix, exploring why the planned Art Deco inspired trilogy never soared as expected. With Jennifer Connelly in an early adult role, Billy Campbell donning the Rocketeer's helmet, and Timothy Dalton delivering what our hosts argue is an underrated performance by the 'best Bond' (controversial, they know!). Join the duo as they analyze the highs and lows of this unique superhero flick and ponder what could have been for this ambitious, yet grounded, adventure property.
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Strap in for a nostalgic flight for a film that seemed too “Disney” for adults, yet based on saucy source material that's “too adult” for Disney. Our hosts blast off into this intriguing mix, exploring why the planned Art Deco inspired trilogy never soared as expected. With Jennifer Connelly in an early adult role, Billy Campbell donning the Rocketeer's helmet, and Timothy Dalton delivering what our hosts argue is an underrated performance by the 'best Bond' (controversial, they know!). Join the duo as they analyze the highs and lows of this unique superhero flick and ponder what could have been for this ambitious, yet grounded, adventure property.
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The Rocketeer (1991)
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