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You Don't Know That?
Die Hard
Episode Description
An episode in which Ashley learns that Bruce Willis is not Kiefer Sutherland, and she learns that Die Hard is totally a Christmas movie (albeit, one with significantly more murder than the Santa Clause).
How well did Ashley guess what this movie was about? ...this is probably the closest she'll ever get to nailing it, to be honest.
Show Notes
"Yippee Ki Yay..." The greatest one liner in movie history? Probably.
Die Hard is a 1988 action movie that changed the idea of action movies forever. It takes place on Christmas Eve 1988, and surrounds John McClane, an NYPD detective, who traveled to Los Angeles to be with his estranged wife and children for the holidays. His wife, Holly, had recently taken an executive job in LA for a Japanese-based business based out of the sleek new Nakatomi Plaza. McClane went straight from the airport to his wife's company Christmas party (which was held on Christmas Eve for some reason).
Shortly into the party, a group of European terrorists invade the building. Led by Hans Gruber, they’re heavily armed and incredibly organized. Quickly and efficiently, they lock down the building, seize control of the computer system, and cut off all outside communication. The terrorists gather up the partygoers and hold them hostage.
Except McClane, who escaped into a stairwell. There's a rogue loose in the building; does he have what it takes to save the day? (Given that there are sequels, you may be able to guess, but I won't spoil it for you).
The action movie that has inspired other films for decades, Die Hard has some interesting behind the scenes facts. Did you know that Bruce Willis' tank top was displayed in the Smithsonian? Or that the view from the top of Nakatomi tower doesn't exist? And that, technically, neither does Nakatomi tower?
Mistakes kept in the final cut, permanent hearing damage, and an (insanely) high glass budget all factored into the film that skyrocketed two actors, who had yet to find their big break, into true film superstardom.
Welcome to the party, pal!
Sources:
Netflix's "The Movies That Made Us"
Bruce's Tank-top at the Smithsonian (told you!)
ScreenRant
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