308 - The French Connection (1971)

"Have you ever been in Poughkeepsie?" For Episode 308, Brandon and Thomas are trying something new this month by focusing solely on one actor, and its Gene Hackman. To kick off the series, they're talking about THE FRENCH CONNECTION. Listen as they discuss Hackman's early beginnings before the film, Hackman's casting in the film, and how Friedkin pulled off the famous car chase.  Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content: Get your tickets now for our screening of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS - The Director's Cut at the Nuart Theatre:  Announcement: Little Shop of Horrors (00:00:00) Opening Banter (00:01:01) Intro to Gene Hackman Month (00:08:33) Intro to The French Connection (00:16:53) The Early Beginnings of Gene Hackman (00:22:31) How The French Connection Got to Production (00:35:55) Favorite Scenes (00:43:13) On Set Life - (01:07:56) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:15:25) What Worked and What Didn’t (01:24:36) Film Facts (01:29:51) Awards (01:32:40) Final Questions (01:37:44) Preview for Next Week (01:42:50) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: [email protected]