Cinematic Flashback: The French Connection

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The truth is out West! We’re hopping on the ET Highway and venturing to the most notorious alien hot spots, including Roswell’s infamous crash site, Area 51’s eerie perimeter, and a mysterious desert watchtower. Join us as journalist Laura Krantz, host of the podcast Wild Thing , beams up to share stories from the front lines of UFO reporting—from strange sightings and quirky festivals to a mailbox where people leave letters to extraterrestrials. Maybe you’ll even decide for yourself: Is Earth a tourist stop for spaceships? UFO hot spots you’ll encounter in this episode: - UFO Watchtower (near Great Sand Dunes National Park, Colorado) - Roswell, New Mexico - Area 51, Nevada - Extraterrestrial Highway (aka State Route 375), Nevada - Little A’Le’Inn, ET Highway, Nevada - E.T. Fresh Jerky, ET Highway, Nevada - Alien Research Center, ET Highway, Nevada - The Black Mailbox, ET Highway, Nevada Via Podcast is a production of AAA Mountain West Group .…

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Welcome to the debut episode of the Cinematic Flashback Podcast! Join hosts Chuck and Matt as they kick off their journey into the cinematic past, exploring the groundbreaking films that defined the 1970s. In this episode, we dive into The French Connection, the 1971 classic directed by William Friedkin and starring the legendary Gene Hackman and Roy Scheider.

Step into the gritty streets of New York City as Chuck and Matt unpack the film’s captivating story, its real-life inspirations, and the thrilling chase scenes that set a new bar for action cinema. We’ll discuss the film’s critical and commercial success at the time of release, its legacy in the years that followed, and how it holds up under today’s lens. Tune in to hear our perspectives on the standout performances, Friedkin’s direction, and why The French Connection remains a landmark in film history.

Don’t miss this first step into an era where movies were bold, groundbreaking, and unforgettable. Subscribe to Cinematic Flashback and relive the magic of the movies that defined a decade.

Music: 1975 - Josh Kirsch_Media Right Productions

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