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Empire Records (1995)

Directed by Allan Moyle•1h 30m•Published Apr 12, 2022•Episode length 2h 55m
Episode 117 - Empire Records
MusicComedyDramaRomance

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Overview

The employees of an independent music store learn about each other as they try to stop the store from being absorbed by a large chain.

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Damn the man! Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, Ethan, and Georgia as we're heading into work early to do some calculus before Rex Manning shows up in the 1990s classic, Empire Records. We feel the need to explain AJ's art to you in our 117th episode as we discuss: What the first piece of p…

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Damn the man! Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, Ethan, and Georgia as we're heading into work early to do some calculus before Rex Manning shows up in the 1990s classic, Empire Records.  We feel the need to explain AJ's art to you in our 117th episode as we discuss:

  • What the first piece of principal photography for this film was
  • Which other 90s classic did Regency turn down, choosing to make this instead
  • Which cast members were actually family to each other
  • We discuss the art of a mixed tape
  • Ian asks if the Oscars are relevant anymore and we have a philosophical debate about what recognition means - the award or the airtime
  • We once again discuss the difference between Best Film Ever and Favourite Film Ever
  • Whether or not Empire Records is the Best Film Ever.

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Timestamps for this episode:

  • 0:00 - Opening Banter
    11:30 - More Will Smith & Oscars Stuff
    27:10 - Reflections & Corrections
    31:55 - Shoutouts
    41:30 - Deep Dive
    2:04:20 - Endgame