About this episode

The episode discusses the film Raising Arizona, exploring its comedic elements and cultural impact.

The third film in our Coens Comedy Classics lineup is an all-time favorite of Alex's, and a genuine screwball hall-of-famer if you don't mind such bold proclamations. We are, of course, talking about Raising Arizona, a movie chock full of yuks that still has a genuine heart that cannot be denied. CHAPTERS: (00:00:00) - The Nextlander Watchcast Episode 176: Raising Arizona (1987) (00:00:22) - Intro. (00:08:19) - Some initial impressions, and how Raising Arizona got made. (00:21:09) - On the subject of Randall "Tex" Cobb. (00:25:43) - A brief bit on Trey Wilson. (00:27:05) - On the movie's success and reception (and also a lengthy Siskel and Ebert bit). (00:33:11) - Break! (00:33:31) - We're back, and it's time for Hi and Ed's whirlwind romance. (00:43:32) - Taking your pick of the Arizona Quints. (00:52:42) - Our new nuclear family, and the Snoats brothers come calling. (01:01:47) - The demon biker first appears, and Nathan Jr. is discovered missing. (01:07:57) - The true horror of the nuclear family is revealed. (01:15:09) - One of the all-time great failed hold-ups in cinema. (01:18:04) - The bank robbery is pitched, and Junior's origins are discovered by unsavory types…

People in this episode

Host: Alex

Topics covered

• Coen Brothers
• comedy
• film analysis
• Raising Arizona
• cinema history
• character study

Keywords

• Raising Arizona
• Coen Brothers
• comedy classics
• film discussion
• cinema
• character analysis

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Raising Arizona

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