Sam and Beth discuss a personal favorite from back in the home video days of one night rentals and compounding rental fees. Repo Man is a Gen X cult classic that we think in many ways accurately reflects Gen X sensibilities. If you want to understand Gen X, watch this movie. Lead actor Emilio Estevez set himself apart from the rest of the Brat Pack by choosing interesting projects, which would prepare him for later success as an actor and filmmaker through the coming decades. Director and writer Alex Cox developed this satirical film with fellow UCLA grads, based on his own experiences working with a repo agent. Harry Dean Stanton (of Alien fame), turns in a surprisingly hilarious performance as “Bud” the battle tested veteran of the industry who shows “Otto” (Estevez) all the tricks of the trade as he shares the sacred “code” that all good Repo Men should abide by. This film is kooky, chaotic, and filled with great sight gags, but it also has something to say —-no matter what circumstances we are born into, there is an inescapable confusion and pressure as we are thrown into adulthood: “it still hurts”.
BONUS: Our usual opening banter has been replaced this episode with a several minute scathing rant regarding the recent transition and partnership between Podcasters and Riverside. We sincerely hope you tune in.
