#250 Straight Time (1978)
From Broken VCR by Chad & Hoch
March 31, 2026 · 1h 35m · Season 1 · Episode 250
About this episode
The episode discusses the 1978 film STRAIGHT TIME, its influences, and features a list of the Top 7 Movies of 1978.
Ulu Grosbard's 1978 gritty neo-noir crime drama, STRAIGHT TIME, is our feature presentation this week! We talk Edward Bunker's influence on the film, Michael Mann's involvement, Dustin Hoffman stepping away from directorial duties, the "Stanton-Walsh Rule", and much more! We also pick our Top 7 Movies of 1978 in this week's Silver Screen 7! Join our Patreon ($2.99/month) here linktr.ee/brokenvcr to watch the episodes LIVE in video form day/weeks early. Find us on Instagram @thebrokenvcr and follow us on LetterBoxd! Become a regular here at THE BROKEN VCR!
People in this episode
Hosts: Chad, Hoch
Topics covered
- neo-noir
- crime drama
- film analysis
- 1978 movies
- Dustin Hoffman
- Edward Bunker
- Michael Mann
Keywords
- STRAIGHT TIME
- Ulu Grosbard
- Dustin Hoffman
- Edward Bunker
- Michael Mann
- 1978 movies
- crime drama
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: STRAIGHT TIME
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