S4E37.5: Big Trouble in Little China

S4E37.5: Big Trouble in Little China

From Kill James Bond! by November, Abigail, and Devon

April 24, 2026 · 15 min · Episode 273

About this episode

The episode previews a discussion on the film 'Big Trouble in Little China' and its themes, while also addressing social issues in Gaza.

This is a preview of a bonus episode! Check it, as well as our five-year archive of bonus episodes, at our reasonably-priced patreon! In our exploration of the Trucker as an American hero, we alight upon Jack Burton and the Porkchop Express. Good natured, good humoured, and always willing to help a friend out, Jack finds himself rapidly drawn into a 2000-year old fight between an ancient Chinese sorceror and an ancient Chinese Van Helsing. The platonic ideal of a Devon movie, this straightforwardly fun John Carpenter / Kurt Russell action-comedy was a huge box office flop. But as we always say: The Box office doesn't matter. The movie got made and you get to watch it ----- FREE PALESTINE - With the ceasefire in full effect, the media has returned to ignoring the daily atrocities in Gaza. My friend Ahmed still needs to feed his family and afford medicine. Anything you can kick in would be hugely appreciated.https://chuffed.org/project/150817-please-help-ahmed-and-his-family-get-food-drink-and-medicine And these are some more general links you can support collective efforts with! -The Palestinian Communist Youth Union is doing a food and water effort, and is part of the official…

People in this episode

Hosts: November, Abigail, Devon

Topics covered

  • American hero
  • action-comedy
  • film review
  • Jack Burton
  • bonus episode
  • social issues

Keywords

  • Big Trouble in Little China
  • Jack Burton
  • Kurt Russell
  • John Carpenter
  • action-comedy
  • film review
  • Gaza
  • social issues

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Palestinian Communist Youth Union, Water is Life

Books & works: Big Trouble in Little China

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