1119 - Hudson Hawk (1991)

Published: April 4, 2022, 11 a.m.

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The Hawk is on the loose! \\xa0Michael Lehmann\\u2019s heist-oriented comic action movie is a widely panned example of true 1990s Hollywood excess. \\xa0But, what if the hosts of a podcast based on the sophisticated films of the Criterion Collection actually\\u2026love the movie? \\xa0Look, while this episode begins on the premise of an Aprils Fool\\u2019s joke, the tone immediately settles on genuine admiration.

Also, we recorded this several week\\u2019s before this film\\u2019s lead, Bruce Willis, announced his retirement. \\xa0As a couple of lifelong fans, we offer this episode as our own - entirely unintended - celebration of a often maligned film that deserves another looks, thanks in large part to Bruce.

If you\\u2019d like to watch ahead for next week\\u2019s film, we will be discussing and reviewing F.W. Murnau\\u2019s The Last Laugh (1924).

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