Episode 232 · Film year 1991
The Rocketeer (1991)
- Special Guests
- Joe Johnston, Paul De Meo, Danny Bilson, Jon Polito
- Guest Co-Host
- Chris Stachiw
Show notes
We discuss the 1991 comic book film The Rocketeer starring Billy Campbell. We look at the film's production with its writers (Paul De Meo and Danny Bilson) and director (Joe Johnston). We also talk to the inimitable Jon Polito.
We're joined by Chris Stachiw of the Kulture Shocked (opens in a new tab) podcast to talk about this under-appreciated film.
We're joined by Chris Stachiw of the Kulture Shocked (opens in a new tab) podcast to talk about this under-appreciated film.
Labels: Alan Arkin Chris Stachiw Danny Bilson Hiro Narita Jennifer Connelly Joe Johnston Jon Polito Kulture Shocked Paul De Meo Timothy Dalton
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Music credits
- "The Rocketeer (End Theme)" - James Horner
- "The Rocketeer" - Foxy Shazam
- "How About Rocketeer" - James Horner
- "Rocket Man" - William Shatner
Links & resources
- Buy The Rocketeer on Blu-ray (opens in a new tab)
- Buy The Rocketeer by Dave Stevens (opens in a new tab)
- Visit the official Dave Stevens website (opens in a new tab)
- Read more about Ex Machina (opens in a new tab)
- Listen to the Kulture Shocked episode on The Rocketeer (opens in a new tab)
- Be sure to LIKE Pet Fly Productions Facebook page (opens in a new tab)
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Comments (4)
marktgledhill I hate to break it to you but it A-Ha for the Living Daylights no Duran Duran. Duran Duran was for A View To a KillMike White Good catch. That whole era runs together for me. Will be my downfall at Tuesday night trivia.
Jurij It seems to cut off right at the end. But good introduction to the movie otherwise.Conrad Steeves Just finished watching my blu-ray of the film and wished more pulpy styled films were made of this ilk.