About this episode

The hosts discuss the cultural significance and various aspects of the 1982 film '48 Hrs.' featuring Nick Nolte and Eddie Murphy.

Eric, Jeff, Styles, Sheek and Jadakiss got together in Yonkers to break down the 1982 American buddy cop action comedy film starring Nick Nolte and Eddie Murphy. We discussed where this film stands in culture, the amazingly ridiculous stunt men, how bad a negotiator Eddie's character Reggie was, how bad of a cop Nick Nolte was, Jack and Reggie vs. Shrek and Donkey, who won the fist fight between Eddie and Nick, how meaningful the redneck bar scene was, Nick Nolte's coke problems and so much more!!! PLUS: an all new Adventures of Karate Man!!! AND DON'T WAIT ANY LONGER: GET YOUR TICKETS TO SEE US LIVE ON AUGUST 13TH IN NEW YORK CITY!!! GO TO CITYWINERY.COM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Eric, Jeff

Topics covered

• buddy cop film
• 1982 cinema
• action comedy
• film analysis
• cultural impact
• stunt work

Keywords

• 48 Hrs.
• Nick Nolte
• Eddie Murphy
• buddy cop
• action comedy
• film discussion
• Yonkers

Sponsors

City Winery

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: City Winery

Books & works: 48 Hrs.

Places: Yonkers

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