S16 Ep880: Broken Arrow (1996, Live in Los Angeles)
Summary
The hosts review John Woo’s 1996 action film *Broken Arrow*, recorded live at the Hollywood Improv. They critique the movie’s plot involving stolen nuclear weapons, John Travolta’s performance, and Howie Long’s cameo, while mocking the film’s editing and continuity errors. The episode also features promotional announcements for other shows like *The Nexus* and *Melro 210*, alongside typical profane banter and audience interaction.
Topics discussed
Intro, water balloon fight, and upcoming episodes
TNG Unification, Melro 210, and movie trailers
Pulp Fiction, Get Shorty, and Rocket Money ad
Broken Arrow plot: Stealth bomber and nuclear theft
Broken Arrow: Radio Shack commercials and practical effects
Broken Arrow: Gremlins 3 theory and the talisman
Broken Arrow: Train sequence and Howie Long's death
Broken Arrow: Final fight and movie conclusion
IMDb reviews and audience reactions
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