It’s Die Hard in New Orleans!

For this very special episode, Phil is joined by the very person whom he had previously declared to be his “dream guest”: Kyle Brandt! The host of Good Morning Football on the NFL Network and an avowed action movie super-fan! Together, these two enthusiastic action aficionados discuss their feelings about HARD TARGET, on the cusp of its 30th anniversary. Liam was on paternity leave during the recording of this episode, but don’t worry - he still makes a cameo appearance!
The film’s plot is thus. When he agrees to help Natasha Binder (Yancy Butler), a young woman searching for her missing father on the streets of New Orleans, Cajun sailor Chance Boudreaux (Jean-Claude Van Damme) stumbles on an organized business that facilitates the hunting of the homeless for wealthy clients. In the process, Chance becomes the cabal’s latest target, but he quickly turns the tables…and soon the hunters become the hunted!
Kyle recalls his vivid memories of seeing this film upon its initial release, and no time is spared addressing the elephant in the room - JCVD’s hair - which quickly leads to a spirited discussion about the best and worst mullets in movie history (listen closely NFL fans!). The guys then work their way through their respective histories with Mr. Van Damme, and talk about his wider filmography, as they debate whether this is in fact his best film (and perhaps his best role). HARD TARGET – whose origins trace back to the classic novella ‘A Most Dangerous Game’ – was also the first American film to be directed by action maestro John Woo, making it a rare and decidedly prestigious entry in the JCVD canon.
 Phil and Kyle also discuss their thoughts on this movie’s incredible villains, played to perfection by Lance Henriksen and Arnold Vosloo, and Kyle rhapsodizes about his childhood hero Wilford Brimley, who delivers a memorable turn here as the colorful Cajun Uncle Douvee. The ‘Die Hard Oscars’ provide plenty more entertainment value, and Kyle finishes on a high with an incredible performance in the ‘Double Jeopardy’ trivia quiz!
HARD TARGET trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pzx4IeYYFg
This episode was produced by Mike Mayer and Olivia Aylmer!
At the time of release, HARD TARGET is streaming on Tubi, and is available to rent or buy through Amazon Prime Video, Apple/iTunes, YouTube, RedBox, Vudu, DirectTV and all the usual platforms.
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