This week I get all the way up in Michael Mann’s 1995 crime epic Heat. I am joined by Drew, aka Mr. Movie Guy from TikTok. We break down the legendary performances from Al Pacino and Robert De Niro, and why their shared scenes have become some of the most iconic moments in film history. We also talk about Pacino’s bold, operatic choices and dare we say ❄️ inspired versus De Niro’s cool minimalism, and how that contrast elevates the film far beyond a standard.
The conversation turns to Heat’s puzzling legacy with the Academy, discussing how such an ambitious, technically masterful, and emotionally complex film went largely undervalued during awards season, despite its influence and staying power.
References used in the creation of this episode are listed below
'Heat' at 25: The Making of a Modern Classic
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0113277/?ref_=ttpl_ov_bk
https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/heat_1995
