167: The Conversation (1974)

It's a new month and a new theme for the Watchcast, and this month Alex is foisting some of his all-time favorites on the rest of the cast, starting with Francis Ford Coppola's profoundly paranoid thriller, The Conversation! Join us as we uncover this deadly plot, marvel at Gene Hackman's performance, and swoon at just about the youngest Harrison Ford we ever did see.

CHAPTERS:

(00:00:00) - The Nextlander Watchcast Episode 167: The Conversation (1974)
(00:00:40) - Intro.
(00:01:56) - Beginning our conversation about The Conversation.
(00:20:04) - Cast chat.
(00:27:59) - The terrific and bewildering opening recording sequence.
(00:42:09) - Break!
(00:42:32) - We're back, and it's time to peek into Harry's home life.
(00:54:10) - Harry gets his recording.
(00:59:08) - A brief interlude with Teri Garr.
(01:03:44) - Lookit baby Harrison Ford!
(01:08:48) - Alienating Stan, and the last piece of the audio puzzle.
(01:13:48) - Spycon '74.
(01:23:22) - Never party with surveillance guys, for several reasons.
(01:36:23) - Chastity is the only security you can rely on.
(01:46:06) - Meeting the Director.
(01:50:37) - Bugging the hotel.
(01:55:21) - You ain't gonna win this one, Harry.
(02:04:35) - Final thoughts.
(02:11:59) - Next week's movie: Michael Mann's Thief!
(02:15:14) - Outro.