Bury Our Bones With Cinema - The Untouchables

The Untouchables

09/02/23 • 110 min

They brought a knife, we brought a podcast. This week on Bury Our Bones With Cinema, Ryan Etherington and Jimmy Murphy take aim at Brian De Palma’s stylish 1987 crime classic, The Untouchables. Featuring Kevin Costner’s straight-laced Eliot Ness, Sean Connery’s Oscar-winning turn as a grizzled Irish cop, and Robert De Niro’s larger-than-life Al Capone, this Prohibition-era tale of justice and vengeance remains as gripping as ever.

Ryan digs into the film’s sweeping direction, unforgettable set pieces (hello, baby carriage scene), and Ennio Morricone’s epic score, while Jimmy brings the laughs with his sharp observations on the film’s unintentional camp and occasional over-the-top moments. Together, they explore what makes The Untouchables a perfect blend of gritty crime drama and old-school Hollywood spectacle.

Whether you’re here for the gunfights, the mob intrigue, or just Connery growling “That’s the Chicago way,” this episode is an offer you can’t refuse. So grab your fedora, load up your Tommy gun, and tune in—it’s criminally good fun!

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Ryan and Jimmy explore how Jurassic Park changed blockbuster filmmaking forever, from its mix of practical and CGI effects to John Williams’ unforgettable score. Along the way, they’ll tackle the big questions: Could Ian Malcolm’s chaos theory flirt game really work? Why didn’t they just reinforce the raptor fences? And most importantly, how do we still love a movie that scared us out of theme parks for years?

With Ryan’s deep dive into the film’s cinematic impact and Jimmy’s knack for turning even the scariest raptor scenes into comedy gold, this episode strikes the perfect balance between thoughtful analysis and lighthearted fun.

Whether you’re a dinosaur fanatic or just here for Jeff Goldblum’s chest-baring glory, this episode is a must-listen. So buckle up, stay out of the long grass, and tune in—it’s a T-Rexcellent time!

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Be afraid. Be very afraid. This week on Bury Our Bones With Cinema, Ryan Etherington and Jimmy Murphy (or should we say BrundleRyan and BrundleJim?) take a deep dive into David Cronenberg’s 1986 body horror masterpiece, The Fly. Starring Jeff Goldblum as a scientist whose teleportation experiment takes a gruesome turn, this classic is equal parts terrifying and heartbreakingly human.

BrundleRyan explores the film’s deeper themes of ambition, identity, and the price of scientific progress, while BrundleJim uses his quick wit to lighten the mood—because when a guy starts puking on donuts, someone’s gotta laugh. Together, they examine how The Fly manages to be both gross-out horror and poignant tragedy, with groundbreaking effects and unforgettable performances at its core.

Whether you’re a die-hard Cronenberg fan or just in it for Goldblum’s eccentric charm, this episode is a must-listen. So climb into the telepod, hold onto your stomach, and tune in—because this one will have you buzzing for days!