Ep. 190: PERFORMANCE ANXIETY
From The Suspense is Killing Us by The Suspense is Killing Us
April 29, 2026 · 2h 45m
About this episode
The episode explores the clash between Hollywood's portrayal of cops and pilots and the realities of their professions through three films.
What happens when the cliche-ridden dream factory of Hollywood clashes with the hard bitten realities of genuine cops and/or pilots? We find out, with three Hollywood movies that accurately demonstrate the difference between true life and make-believe! THE HARD WAY (1991, John Badham) INTO THE SUN (1992, Fritz Kiersch) HOLLYWOOD HOMICIDE (2003, Ron Shelton)
People in this episode
Host: The Suspense is Killing Us
Topics covered
- Hollywood
- realism
- cops
- pilots
- film analysis
Keywords
- Hollywood
- cops
- pilots
- film
- realism
- THE HARD WAY
- INTO THE SUN
- HOLLYWOOD HOMICIDE
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: THE HARD WAY, INTO THE SUN, HOLLYWOOD HOMICIDE
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