TMBDOS! Episode 370: "Vanishing Point" (1971).

About this episode

The episode discusses the 1971 film 'Vanishing Point' and its significance in the car chase genre.

Lee and Daniel are joined this week by returning guests Wick and Robby to talk about the 1970s car chase film that defined the genre, "Vanishing Point" (1971), directed by Richard C. Sarafian. The hosts talk about its impact on chase movies, and how decidedly different it is from a lot of the ones that followed, bringing up the amazing stunt work and deeper themes it touches upon. Lee and Wick also talk about recent watches. Hitch a ride with us, we're stomping the gas pedal to the floor and heading for oblivion on our own damn terms! "Vanishing Point" IMDB Check out Wick's excellent art work here. Lee on Bluesky, Instagram, and Letterboxd. Listen to Daniel punch Nazis on the I Don't Speak German podcast. Catch Daniel on Bluesky and support his Patreon. Featured Music: "Welcome to Nevada" by Jerry Reed & "Freedom of Expression" by The J. B. Pickers.

People in this episode

Hosts: Lee Russell, Daniel

Guests: Wick, Robby

Topics covered

• car chase films
• 1970s cinema
• stunt work
• film impact
• deeper themes

Keywords

• Vanishing Point
• car chase
• 1970s film
• Richard C. Sarafian
• stunt work
• film review

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Vanishing Point

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