Dan and Jon have the TIME OF THEIR LIVES talking about the 1987 independent classic, Dirty Dancing. Dan and Jon share information about the film's production, the happy accidents that made the movie work, and their own personal experiences vacationing in the Catskills.

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Dan and Jon are exploring New Mexico cinema (set, not shot) with the Gary Cooper western classic, High Noon. This Hollywood blacklisting allegory also showcases the talents of Grace Kelly, Katy Jurado, and Lloyd Bridges all in strong supporting roles. Dan and Jon talk a bit about the film's legacy and imagine how it could be brought back today.

Also, High Noon was JUST RELEASED on 4k Ultra HD Blu-Ray by Kino Lorber, featuring a 4K Scan of the 35mm Original Camera Negative and new audio commentaries from Author/Film Historian Alan K. Rode & Film Historian/Writer Julie Kirgo.

Next episode: Dirty Dancing (1987) • New York

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Dan and Jon are back in their home state (spiritually, not physically) to talk about all of the things that make New Jersey, well, New Jersey. One of these things is the main setting of Kevin Smith's 2nd feature film, Mallrats.

Next episode: High Noon (1952) • New Mexico

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