#256 Pineapple Express (2008)
From Broken VCR by Chad & Hoch
April 28, 2026 · 1h 24m · Season 1 · Episode 256
About this episode
The episode discusses the 2008 film Pineapple Express, including its themes and related topics.
David Gordon Green's 2008 stoner comedy action flick, PINEAPPLE EXPRESS, is our feature presentation this week! We talk Seth Rogen publicly turning his back on James Franco, Huey Lewis, stoner movie tropes, simple plot devices, personal drug dealer stories, and much more! We also pick our Top 7 Seth Rogen Movies 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
- stoner comedy
- film discussion
- Seth Rogen movies
- movie tropes
- personal stories
Keywords
- Pineapple Express
- Seth Rogen
- James Franco
- stoner movies
- David Gordon Green
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Pineapple Express
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