Show Notes
We've all seen a zillion action movies with car chases, but how many films involve brakeless fixed-gear bikes on the streets of New York City? Today, Blister bike reviewers Xan Marshland & Simon Stewart dive into ‘Premium Rush’, a classic chase movie with a very novel spin. Let Us Know Your Thoughts! Email us here or leave a comment on our site with your hot take or thoughts on the film. Or tell us which movies you’d like to see us cover on Blister Cinematic. RELATED LINKS: BLISTER+ Get Yourself Covered TOPICS & TIMES: Why This Film? (1:07) Most Rewatchable Scenes (8:11) Best Lines (18:23) What’s Aged the Best? (27:39) What’s Aged the Worst? (29:00) ‘Hottest Take’ Award (31:00) Who Needed BLISTER+ the Most? (35:36) Recasting Couch (40:07) Companion Film: Sequel, Prequel, or Spinoff? (41:01) Memorabilia You’d Want the Most (43:36) Best Life Lessons? (45:58) Our Final Grades (48:22) CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: The Blister Vault Blister Podcast Bikes & Big Ideas GEAR:30 CRAFTED
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