Escape From New York (John Carpenter, 1981)

Summary: 093 - We are back in the land of Carpenter. We couldn't wait, so here we are - and what better second stop than his 1981 cult classic, Escape From New York. It's also our first Kurt Russell movie, if you can believe it!!! In this episode, we break down all the usuals, from origin story and plot synopsis to cultural relevance and legacy in 2020, as well as some deep dives into Kurt Russell child-stardom and Snake Plissken's role in the evolution of action hero's that would one day become the Lat Pack.