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Talking Matthau: Hopscotch and The Taking of Pelham One Two Three with Joe Palmer
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In this episode, Joe Palmer joins the podcast. He joins Marty and Clif for an episode of Walter Matthau movies with Hopscotch and The Taking of Pelham One Two Three.
Joe Palmer joins Marty and Clif for a Walter Matthau-themed double feature, diving into Hopscotch and The Taking of Pelham One Two Three. It’s Talking Matthau, a celebration of one of Hollywood’s sharpest, funniest, and most surprising leading men.
The trio explores Matthau’s incredible range, from charming CIA agent to wisecracking transit cop, while unpacking what makes both films such perfect showcases of 1970s filmmaking.
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