Episode 4: John Carpenter Watch Series #2 (Assault on Precinct 13)

We jump back to our John Carpenter Watch Series in this episode of THE SEAT STRUCK MOVIE PODCAST, chatting about the 1976 classic ASSAULT ON PRECINCT 13. We spend some time discussing the development and production of this film, give our movie summary, discuss its impact and legacy, and give our personal ratings. Next we discuss what we watched this week. If you thought DARK STAR was a bit of a rough watch, you might be surprised how much you enjoy this classic action thriller.

Next up on the John Carpenter Watch Series: HALLOWEEN!

TIME STAMPS

00:00:00 Introduction to ASSAULT ON PRECINCT 13 (1976)

00:13:21 ASSAULT ON PRECINCT 13 Discussion (movie summary, and post-release legacy)

00:44:50 Our Ratings

00:51:44 What We Watched This Week

00:51:58 Grady Hendrix Author Discussion (Curtis)

00:54:14 Batman: Long Halloween Part 2 (Curtis)

00:55:47 Teddy (Curtis)

00:57:00 TV Corner (The Handmaid's Tale; Centaurworld) (John)

01:03:36 Predator (John)

01:07:44 Chocolat [2000] (John)

01:09:42 Green Room (John)

01:14:54 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Quinn)

01:16:16 Woodstock 99: Peace, Love, and Rage (Quinn) - plus end chatter and what's coming up next.

CREDITS AND PLUGS

"Assault On Precinct 13 (Main Title)" by John Carpenter

Quinn: @seatstruckreviews

Curtis: https://www.the-back-row.com/ - check out 'Runstedler's DVD Pick of the Month'

John: johnnycakes.substack.com

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