646: "Let's get lucky" | Bottle Rocket (1996)

About this episode

The episode discusses the film 'Bottle Rocket' and the misadventures of two friends embarking on a crime spree.

Anthony just got out of the mental hospital in time for his friend, Dignan, to bring him along on the epic 75-year crime spree he's got planned. As they go further down the road toward a life of crime, they begin to realize they know nothing about committing crimes. 🎧 Did you enjoy the episode?Tap that subscribe button and join us for more throwback movie breakdowns, hot takes, and retro film love. 🚀 Want even more content?Support us on Patreon for bonus episodes, behind-the-scenes chatter, and a direct line to the hosts. 📡 For past episodes, show notes, and more:Head to www.30podcast.com. And if you're loving the show, leave us a five-star review—especially on Apple Podcasts. It helps more movie lovers find us!

People in this episode

Host: John W. Reid

Topics covered

• crime spree
• friendship
• mental health
• comedy
• film analysis

Keywords

• Bottle Rocket
• crime
• comedy
• film podcast
• 1996 movie
• Dignan
• Anthony

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Bottle Rocket

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