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Jan 2025
1h 17m

Die Hard (Re-Release)

Paul Scheer & Amy Nicholson | Realm
About this episode
Paul & Amy walk across broken glass for 1988’s definitive Bruce Willis action film Die Hard! They ask whether Hans Gruber is the true protagonist of the film, learn why Frank Sinatra was originally considered to play John McClane, and explore why this film succeeds where legions of imitators have failed. Plus: we settle the “Christmas movie” debate once and ... Show More
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