Show Notes
Martial arts. Ancient sorcerers. Monsters. Kurt Russell driving a big rig. Somehow, Big Trouble in Little China managed to cram all of that into one unforgettable movie. This time, we’re revisiting John Carpenter’s cult classic and discussing why Gen X fans still can’t get enough of Jack Burton and the Pork-Chop Express. From its endlessly quotable dialogue to its unique blend of action, comedy, fantasy, and horror, we’ll explore what makes this one of the most beloved cult films of the 1980s.
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Show Notes
1986 Cult Classic With ‘Iconic’ Kurt Russell Lines Made This Director Quit Hollywood » bit.ly/3SI10Nc
Big Trouble in Little China oral history » bit.ly/4xMvvBO
10 Big Trouble in Little China Facts You Never Knew » bit.ly/4xRdpPg
10 Huge Facts About Big Trouble in Little China » bit.ly/4fYshVm
John Carpenter WIKI about Big Trouble in Little China » bit.ly/4gA2oeH
A Look At Big Trouble in Little China’s Lasting Influence on Pop Culture » bit.ly/4g2v8g7
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