Patreon Exclusive Preview: Big Trouble In Little China (1986)

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Get ready for a wild ride through the mystical underbelly of San Francisco's Chinatown as we unpack the cult classic "Big Trouble in Little China" on this thrilling episode of Sounds Awesome Patreon. 🐉🏮 Join Desmond McNeese and the crew as they reminisce about the good ol' days of VHS tapes and family movie nights with this 1986 John Carpenter gem. Starring Kurt Russell as the swaggering, wise-cracking Jack Burton, we explore the movie's chaotic blend of action, fantasy, and a truckload of 80s cheese. 🚚🧀
From underground mazes to questionable potions, we dissect the bizarre world where ancient Chinese sorcery meets modern-day machismo. With each plot twist and karate kick, we're transported to a realm where nothing is quite what it seems, and where the real hero might just be the sidekick. 🥋✨ Dive into the debate over whether Jack Burton is the true white savior or just a lovable buffoon in the right place at the wrong time. And let's not forget the unforgettable showdowns, complete with lightning bolts, floating eyeballs, and a monster that gives new meaning to "hairy situation." 🌩️👀
As we unravel the layers of this awesomely terrible flick, we also share personal tales that rival the escapades of the film's characters, with a chilling real-life connection to a notorious serial killer that hits too close to home. 😱 Unearth the original script's western roots and join us for a hearty laugh as we recall the film's most cringeworthy one-liners and scenes that defy explanation. 🤠🎬
So, dust off your VHS player, pour yourself a mystery blender drink, and let the nostalgia wash over you like dirty alley rainwater. Remember, in the labyrinthine streets of Chinatown, adventure (and a bit of absurdity) lurks around every corner. 🍜🕶️ For more epic film discussions and off-the-wall anecdotes, stay tuned to Sounds Awesome Patreon. And if you've got your own big trouble tales or thoughts on this kung fu caper, we're all ears at [e-mail]. Until next time, keep your reflexes sharp and your magic potions at the ready. 🎧---🎙️ Thanks for podcasting with Headliner!
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📋 Episode Chapters
(00:00) We got a third tonight. Uh, I think he might show up
(01:00) Desmond McNeese: Thanks to this movie, this podcast is racist
(04:01) Big Trouble in little China was directed by John Carpenter and released in 1986
(08:50) Christian Slater sounds exactly like Jack Nicholson in Tombstone
(12:29) Jack says that this is the first time he's ever smoked someone dead
(13:51) This movie starts really weird because we never come back to it
(17:09) Their main weapons are double back scratchers and herb choppers
(18:18) When did the first mortal Kombat game come out? 1990
(21:14) This game is very graphic, right? Yeah. And you're trying to get gold at the beginning
(25:31) Clint Eastwood and Jack Nicholson were considered for the role
(28:23) I was really excited to watch this movie. And then, like, three quarters of the way through, I was just like
(30:53) Lopan basically chose orgasms over eternal life in this movie
(33:57) In 2015, it was reported that Dwayne Johnson was developing a remake
(36:45) I think this is a game that you would buy and play for 15 years
(38:31) This movie is consistently crazy. Not necessarily crazier, but just consistently crazy
(43:08) Let's do the character comparison. Or, uh, do you want to rate first
(46:06) Jeremy: I feel like some mortal kombat vibes from this movie
(48:28) Desmond: Jeremy and I loved this movie. I guarantee you this was one of the movies we both loved
(52:01) I finally figured I wanted to ask Justin this question
(52:53) Jeremy says this movie was originally supposed to be a western
(55:19) Do you have any good stories about San Francisco's Chinatown
(58:52) All right, guys. You did a rating. Did anyone else rate it yet? Do the rating. And then I'm going to let you
(59:34) There's a guy named Israel Keys who is suspected of serial killings
(01:04:16) Whether we know it or not, I just talked about run, Lola
(01:04:40) Okay, so how do we change this show to Thursdays or Tuesdays
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