Days of Thunder : Cruise Control

2024-09-02

Join Alex Grace and Dan Clark as they dive into the high-octane world of the 1990 NASCAR flick, Days of Thunder. This week, Alex introduces Dan to a movie that's equal parts adrenaline and absurdity, featuring a star-studded cast including Tom Cruise, Robert Duvall, Nicole Kidman, Michael Rooker, Cary Elwes, and Randy Quaid. Dan, who had only vague memories of the film, gives his fresh take on this racing flick. Listen in as they discuss the film's charms & flaws, from thrilling racing scenes to its clumsy plot twists and character dynamics both good & bad. They explore the peculiarities of the movie, such as the awkward romance between Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman, and the uncanny similarities to Top...

Join Alex Grace and Dan Clark as they dive into the high-octane world of the 1990 NASCAR flick, Days of Thunder. This week, Alex introduces Dan to a movie that's equal parts adrenaline and absurdity, featuring a star-studded cast including Tom Cruise, Robert Duvall, Nicole Kidman, Michael Rooker, Cary Elwes, and Randy Quaid.

Dan, who had only vague memories of the film, gives his fresh take on this racing flick. Listen in as they discuss the film's charms & flaws, from thrilling racing scenes to its clumsy plot twists and character dynamics both good & bad. They explore the peculiarities of the movie, such as the awkward romance between Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman, and the uncanny similarities to Top Gun—right down to the director, Tony Scott.

Whether you're a fan of NASCAR or just love a good, entertainingly silly movie, this episode is sure to keep you engaged. And if you've never seen Days of Thunder, you might find yourself curious enough to give it a watch!

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Things we talked about during the episode:

Days of Thunder (1990) IMDb ( https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099371/ )

Tom Cruise IMDb ( https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000129/ )

Robert Duvall IMDb ( https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000380/ )

Nicole Kidman IMDb ( https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000173/ )

Michael Rooker IMDb ( https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0740264/ )

Cary Elwes IMDb ( https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000144/ )

Randy Quaid IMDb ( https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001642/ )