This week on Cinema Callback, Andy and Michael unpack Fail Safe (1964), Sidney Lumet’s chilling Cold War thriller starring Henry Fonda and Walter Matthau. Told through their signature voicemail format, they break down the film’s nerve-wracking tension, minimalist direction, and the terrifying plausibility of nuclear catastrophe. How does Fail Safe hold up in the shadow of Dr. Strangelove? And does its stark realism make it even more unsettling today? Share your thoughts by leaving a voice note via the link in our bio and join the conversation!
