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On today’s show Lady P and Gabe are joined by journalist, historian, and former chief film critic for The Hollywood Reporter, Kirk Honeycutt. First up, the trio discuss Jean-Luc Godard’s landmark 1960 film, BREATHLESS. According to The Sight and Sound Critic’s Poll, BREATHLESS is the 13th Greatest Film of All Time. Listen up to find out why it, and the entire French New Wave movement, are held in such high regard.

For our second topic, we switch gears and talk about another kind of New Wave. This time it’s the synthesizer and skinny tie variety. Kirk is currently writing a biography on John Hughes, director of such 1980’s classics as THE BREAKFAST CLUB and FERRIS BUELLER’S DAY OFF. Kirk gives our listeners a sneak preview of his book, and offers his opinion on why Hughes’ films continue to enchant generation after generation of teenagers.

They finish off the show with a final note of positivity.

Here’s Kirk’s 

Here’s Gabe’s

Here’s Lady P’s: Get well soon, Tracy!