Josh and Eric delve into the gritty 1970s New York of 'Taxi Driver' ahead of its 50th anniversary screening.
The episode opens with Eric and Josh chatting about Easter traditions, including vegan chocolate brands like Joker's with a Zedge and family gatherings. They transition to discussing recent events, such as Josh's experience at the first Ottawa Comic Arts Fest, where he tabled with friend Ren and saw local creators. The hosts mention the Mayfair Theatre's successful Nirvana screening, which sold out and may be held over. Eric then outlines the upcoming film schedule, featuring the Ottawa premiere of 'H is for Hawk', a drama about a woman bonding with a hawk, and the French-German thriller 'Miroir No. 3'. They also highlight a 4K restoration of Chow Yun-fat's 'The Replacement Killers' and a 50th anniversary presentation of 'Taxi Driver', reflecting on its depiction of 1970s New York. The conversation shifts to personal stories, like Josh receiving a manga-style drawing from Abby and Eric scoring a Twin Peaks Blu-ray set from a Facebook group. Throughout, the hosts share anecdotes about theatre operations, such as updating the marquee and managing candy bar help. The episode maintains a casual, conversational tone, blending film news with personal updates and local community highlights.
