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Heat (1995)

Directed by Michael Mann•2h 50m•Published Sep 21, 2021•Episode length 2h 26m
Episode 88 - Heat
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Al Pacino
Al Pacino
Lt. Vincent Hanna
Robert De Niro
Robert De Niro
Neil McCauley
Val Kilmer
Val Kilmer
Chris Shiherlis
Jon Voight
Jon Voight
Nate
Tom Sizemore
Tom Sizemore
Michael Cheritto
Diane Venora
Diane Venora
Justine
Amy Brenneman
Amy Brenneman
Eady
Ashley Judd
Ashley Judd
Charlene Shiherlis
Mykelti Williamson
Mykelti Williamson
Drucker
Wes Studi
Wes Studi
Casals

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Michael Mann
Michael Mann
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Overview

Obsessive master thief Neil McCauley leads a top-notch crew on various daring heists throughout Los Angeles while determined detective Vincent Hanna pursues him without rest. Each man recognizes and respects the ability and the dedication of the other even though they are aware their cat-and-mouse game may end in violence.

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It's like Point Break grew up and bought some really stylish suits. Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, Ethan and Georgia - Ellie's headed to New Zealand - as we review the audience pick for #HotFilmSummer, Heat We're headed to Los Angeles to pursue graphic design in our 88th episode as we di…

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It's like Point Break grew up and bought some really stylish suits.  Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, Ethan and Georgia - Ellie's headed to New Zealand - as we review the audience pick for #HotFilmSummer, Heat  We're headed to Los Angeles to pursue graphic design in our 88th episode as we discuss:

  • Whether the opening set piece made us think this was going to be more of an action film
  • Some classic Al Pacino adlibs
  • Georgia has a face-blindness story that puts the rest to shame
  • We ask if this is the most macho film ever made
  • Liam has a regrettable idea for next week's episode
  • Whether the conclusion is underwhelming
  • If the film bloated at 2 hours and 45 minutes
  • Whether or not Heat is the Best Film Ever.

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Massive thanks to Lex Van Den Berghe for the use of 'Mistake' by Luckydog.  Catch more from Lex's new band, The Maids of Honor at https://soundcloud.com/themaidsofhonor

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Timestamps for this episode:

  • 0:00 - Opening Banter
    10:05 - Shoutouts
    28:18 - Deep Dive
    1:53:36 - Endgame