151: Trust (1990) And Simple Men (1992) Two For The Road: Movies With Matt And Adam podcast

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In this episode, we welcome back David French, columnist for The New York Times , former constitutional attorney, and author of Divided We Fall . We discuss the current state of American democracy, the challenges of political division, and how we can engage in civil discourse despite deep ideological differences. David also shares a personal update on his family and reflects on the profound trials and growth that come with adversity. 📌 What We Discuss: ✔️ How David and his family navigated the challenges of a serious health crisis. ✔️ The rise of political polarization and the factors driving it. ✔️ Why distinguishing between “unwise, unethical, and unlawful” is crucial in analyzing political actions. ✔️ How consuming different perspectives (even opposing ones) helps in understanding political dynamics. ✔️ The role of Christian values in politics and how they are being redefined. ⏳ Episode Highlights 📍 [00:01:00] – David French’s background and his journey from litigation to journalism. 📍 [00:02:30] – Personal update: David shares his wife Nancy’s battle with cancer and their journey as a family. 📍 [00:06:00] – How to navigate personal trials while maintaining faith and resilience. 📍 [00:10:00] – The danger of political paranoia and the pitfalls of extreme polarization. 📍 [00:18:00] – The "friend-enemy" paradigm in American politics and its influence in Christian fundamentalism. 📍 [00:24:00] – Revisiting Divided We Fall : How America’s divisions have devolved since 2020. 📍 [00:40:00] – The categories and differences of unwise, unethical, and unlawful political actions. 📍 [00:55:00] – The balance between justice, kindness, and humility in political engagement. 📍 [01:00:00] – The After Party initiative: A Christian approach to politics focused on values rather than policy. 💬 Featured Quotes 🔹 "You don't know who you truly are until your values are tested." – David French 🔹 "If we focus on the relational, we can have better conversations even across deep differences." – Corey Nathan 🔹 "Justice, kindness, and humility—if you're missing one, you're doing it wrong." – David French 🔹 "The United States has a history of shifting without repenting. We just move on." – David French 📚 Resources Mentioned David French’s Writing: New York Times David’s Book: Divided We Fall The After Party Initiative – More Info Advisory Opinions Podcast (with Sarah Isgur & David French) – Listen Here 📣 Call to Action If you found this conversation insightful, please: ✅ Subscribe to Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other on your favorite podcast platform. ✅ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen: ratethispodcast.com/goodfaithpolitics ✅ Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/politicsandreligion ✅ Watch the full conversation and subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/@politicsandreligion 🔗 Connect With Us on Social Media @coreysnathan: Bluesky LinkedIn Instagram Threads Facebook Substack David French: 🔗 Twitter | BlueSky | New York Times Our Sponsors Meza Wealth Management: www.mezawealth.com Prolux Autogroup: www.proluxautogroup.com or www.granadahillsairporttransportation.com Let’s keep talking politics and religion—with gentleness and respect. 🎙️💡…

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On the latest Two for the Road: Movies with Matt and Adam, we take a look at two from independent film maker Hal Hartley. "Trust" (1990) is about a pregnant 17-year-old who gets together with a so-called dangerous man after they're both kicked out of their respective homes. "Simple Men" (1992) storyline has two brothers searching for their anarchist father after he escapes from jail.

Next show: B movies with "The Little Shop of Horrors" (1960) and "Repo Man" (1984).

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151: Trust (1990) and Simple Men (1992) 56:12

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Text Matt & Adam! On the latest Two for the Road: Movies with Matt and Adam, we take a look at two from independent film maker Hal Hartley. "Trust" (1990) is about a pregnant 17-year-old who gets together with a so-called dangerous man after they're both kicked out of their respective homes. "Simple Men" (1992) storyline has two brothers searching for their anarchist father after he escapes from jail. Next show: B movies with "The Little Shop of Horrors" (1960) and "Repo Man" (1984). Have your own recommendations? Contact the show: 24theroadshow@gmail.com…

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150: 8 1/2 (1963) and Black Bear (2020) 57:12

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Text Matt & Adam! We're back with the theme "the movie process". Many people consider "8 1/2" (1963) to be Fellini's masterpiece. A movie director tries to figure out his next project. What's a dream? What's real? Sometimes were not sure. "Black Bear" (2020) stars Aubrey Plaza as woman film maker trying break her creative roadblock. The first thirty minutes of the film is a little slow, but the last hour is so good, that it makes the first part so much better. Definitely worth checking out. Next up, Matt introduces Adam to indie director Hal Hartley with "Trust" (1990) & "Simple Men" (1992). Have your own recommendations? Contact the show: 24theroadshow@gmail.com…

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149: Z (1969) and The Parallax View (1974) 59:41

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Text Matt & Adam! Back from their internships at the Parallax Corporation, Matt and Adam have a couple paranoia thrillers this week. Z (1969) is the realistic portrayal of a progressive politician who ends on the wrong end of a club. Fascism, mob violence, a political cover-up? That would never happen today.... In The Parallax View (1974), we meet a mysterious corporation up to no good (29:30). Warren Beatty does his best, but we just don't like him. Have your own recommendations? Contact the show: 24theroadshow@gmail.com…

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148: Owning Mahowny (2003) and Before the Devil Knows You're Dead (2007) 1:03:18

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Text Matt & Adam! We're back with a couple lesser known Philip Seymour Hoffman films. Owning Mahoney (2003) was Hoffman's first starring role. Based on a true story about a Toronto banker who steals millions to support his gambling habit. Sidney Lumet's "Before the Devil Knows Your Dead" (2007) is a must see. The story of two brothers robbing their parents jewelry store. Next, mothers going insane with John Cassevetes,' "Woman Under the Influence" (1974) and from "Parasite" director Boon Joon Ho, "Mother" (2009). Have your own recommendations? Contact the show: 24theroadshow@gmail.com…

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147: Straw Dogs (1971) and The Strangers (2008) 52:08

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Text Matt & Adam! We're back! Our theme for this show is "home invasions" and we start out with an oldie but goodie, Sam Penkenpah's "Straw Dogs" (1971). Dustin Hoffman said he did it for the money, but he and co-star Susan George were both wonderful in their roles. Not for the squeamish. "The Strangers" (2008) is a film that we liked more than most critics (29:19). While the film has it's moments and some good creep value, approach with caution. Next up, two small films from the late, great Philip Seymour Hoffman, "Owning Mahoney" (2003) and "Before the Devil Knows You're Dead" (2007) Have your own recommendations? Contact the show: 24theroadshow@gmail.com…

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146: In the Mood for Love (2000) (花樣年華) and Past Lives (2023) 1:05:21

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Text Matt & Adam! Asian romance is the theme this week, but the guys may have picked the wrong movies. They disagree about the point of "In the Mood for Love", but agree its worth a watch. "Past Lives" is a much hyped yet intimate film asking the question "Can you return to your younger self (and lost love)?" The answer might surprise you. Next show - who knows? We're going on hiatus for a few weeks while Matt enjoys the Florida sun. Have your own recommendations? Contact the show: 24theroadshow@gmail.com…

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145: The Friends of Eddie Coyle (1973) and Straight Time (1978) 1:16:00

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Text Matt & Adam! In and out of jail is the latest theme. Robert Mitchum, a show favorite, once again does not disappoint in "The Friends of Eddie Coyle" (1973). Mitchum is supported by a stellar cast and a tight script. "Straight Time" (1978) is a little known Dustin Hoffman movie with him.a different kind of role - a man fresh out of prison who soon realizes that the deck is stacked against him. Any film that has M. Emmett Walsh, Harry Dean Stanton and Gary Busey in it has to be good, right? Next, Asian romance with "In the Mood for Love" (2000) and Past Lives (2023) Have your own recommendations? Contact the show: 24theroadshow@gmail.com…

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144: On the Beach (1959) and Fail Safe (1964) 57:14

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Text Matt & Adam! Nuclear Annihilation is the theme this weak. First, "On the beach provide a yawning stare into oblivion. We suggest some ways it could be spiced up (hint/: Ava Gardner is involved). Next up, Sidney Lumet's "Fail Safe" manages to do a lot with just old guys talking in rooms (26:34). Probably not in Lumet's top 5, but it entertains to the last scene. And we learn never to cross Walter Matthau. Next week: In and Out of Jail w/ The Friends of Eddie Coyle (1973) and Straight Time (1978). Have your own recommendations? Contact the show: 24theroadshow@gmail.com…

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143: Parenthood (1989) and Eat Drink Man Woman (飲食男女) (1994) 1:10:44

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Text Matt & Adam! Multi storylines is the theme . Ron Howard's "Parenthood" (1989) is a comedy in Steve Martin's wheelhouse. Supported by a stellar cast and screenplay, Martin gets to show off his comedic and acting skills as an insecure dad who desperately doesn't want to be like his own dad. Ang Lee's "Eat Drink Man Woman" (1994) is one of his classics; not one of his many stinkers. Sunday night dinners is must for chef and widowed father of three adult daughters who all have secrets and dreams, but are held back by a sense of duty. Next, in honor of the release of Oppenheimer out theme is nuclear war or aftermath with "On the Beach" (1959) and "Fail Safe" (1964). Have your own recommendations? Contact the show: 24theroadshow@gmail.com…

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142: Marnie (1964) and Emily the Criminal (2022) 59:02

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Text Matt & Adam! We check out a couple of films with criminal women. Alfred Hitchcock had just come off a run of four of his classic films when he directed "Marnie" in 1964. The story of a woman thief with a dark past, who has a weird relationship with a rich guy. The movie's poster had the words, suspenseful, sex, mystery, and there was none of those. On the brighter side, "Emily the Criminal" (2022) is a tight, interesting and well acted commentary on the world of work. Next up, multi-storied films is our theme with Ang Lee's "Eat Drink Man Woman" (1994) and Steve Martin in "Parenthood" (1989). Have your own recommendations? Contact the show: 24theroadshow@gmail.com…

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141: White Heat (1949) and Ichi the Killer (2001) 57:50

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Text Matt & Adam! Psychopaths is the latest the latest theme. First up, "White Heat", James Cagney classic star turn as Cody Jarrett, the psycho criminal gang leader who doesn't mind killing and also had a weird thing for his mother. The on screen violent tendencies are much milder in this film, than it is in our second feature, "Ichi the Killer". From Japan, Ichi is based on a popular comic book series and really goes for the gusto when it comes to crazy, bloodbath scenes. Next, women thieves with Alfred Hitchcock's "Marnie" (1964) and "Emily the Criminal" (2023) Have your own recommendations? Contact the show: 24theroadshow@gmail.com…

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140: The Lost Weekend (1945) and Rachel Getting Married (2008) 55:36

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Text Matt & Adam! What a weekend is the theme this week. The guys raise a glass to Billy Wilder's "The Lost Weekend" for its mostly accurate but sometimes cartoonish portrayal of alcoholism. Jonathan Demme's "Rachel Getting Married" caused some disagreement but not about Anne Hathaway's crazy hotness. Was it the movie or the characters that one of us disliked? Up next, Psychopaths with White Heat (1949) and Ichi the Killer (2001) Have your own recommendations? Contact the show: 24theroadshow@gmail.com…

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139: Fresh (1994) and Critical Thinking (2020) 1:01:37

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Text Matt & Adam! We watched a couple of chess movies. "Fresh" (1994) is a film about a teenager who takes lessons he learned from the chess board to help him survive the streets of NYC. He's always 3 or 4 steps ahead. John Leguizamo's "Critical Thinking" (2020) tells a true story about a high school chess team from Miami win chess tournaments. The direction, cast and tight screenplay help it go beyond a schmalzy feel-good story. Next, what a weekend with "The Lost Weekend" (1945) and "Rachel Getting Married" (2008) Have your own recommendations? Contact the show: 24theroadshow@gmail.com…

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138: Saint Jack (1979) and The Spanish Prisoner (1997) 1:05:15

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Text Matt & Adam! We celebrate Ben Gazzara - sort of. First up is "Saint Jack" (1979), a wonderful Peter Bogdanovich film that seems to be written for Gazzara. The story of an American wanting nothing more than to open a brothel in Singapore. We loved this film and agree that it is as underrated as they come. Our second feature is not really a Ben Gazzara film, but he's in it for a brief time. David Mamet's "The Spanish Prisoner" (1997) is another con-artist yarn that is boring, miscast and extremely predictable. Next, chess films with "Fresh" (1994) and "Critical Thinking" (2020). Have your own recommendations? Contact the show: 24theroadshow@gmail.com…

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137 The Boys Next Door (1985) and Elephant (2003) 52:47

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