IFWT #152 - Repo Man (1984) [ft. Scott & Rif of Rocket Ships, Ray Guns & Rock n Roll pod]

About this episode

The episode features a discussion on the cult classic film Repo Man with guests Scott West and Rif.

This week I'm joined by author Scott West and Rif of the upcoming podcast Rocket Ships, Ray Guns & Rock n Roll, to discuss Alex Cox's incendiary debut, and truly punk film Repo Man. One part conspiracy thriller, one part Sci-Fi mystery and 100% cult classic, Repo Man would catapult Emelio Estevez in leading man territory alongside certified greats such as Harry Dean Stanton. With a soundtrack featuring punk greats such as Circle Jerks and Black Flag, and an original space age surf score by The Plugz, Repo Man wears its punk-rock credentials well, and myself, Scott and Rif try and decipher the meaning behind some of the themes and elements the film brings up, and may have accidently stepped into a conspiracy ourselves.

People in this episode

Host: In Film We Trust

Guests: Scott West, Rif

Topics covered

• film review
• cult classic
• punk rock
• sci-fi
• conspiracy
• soundtrack

Keywords

• Repo Man
• Alex Cox
• Emilio Estevez
• punk rock
• cult classic
• film review
• sci-fi
• soundtrack

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Circle Jerks, Black Flag, The Plugz

Books & works: Repo Man

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