*ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK* Movie Reaction FIRST TIME WATCHING

[@jenmurrayxo]

LIKE the vid if you think Snake Plissken is the coolest! 👍 THING THING: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2acon-XZdqAas0 BIG TROUBLE: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2bLinqYo7iNZ5o HALLOWEEN: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGrGgKJ3rr6La8U

[@tomhoffman4330]

You're Goddamn-Right, He's the Coolest...and IMO, He's even Cooler in the Sequel!!✌

[@williamsmith5340]

One of my favorite movies you see escape from LA

[@clarencewalker3925]

Yes, he was in "The Poseidon Adventure." His name is Ernest Borgnine, Oscar winner for "Marty."

[@andydrake6207]

Tequila sunrise and Tango and cash were my favourites 👍

[@e.d.2096]

Kurt Russell is the coolest when he wants be. Jen, give some thought, or perhaps a poll choice, try SOLDIER. Excellent Kurt Russell film, and Jen it's in space!

[@Dillpicks95]

One of my favourite John Carpenter movies, it’s an absolute classic and Kurt Russell is always great in everything he plays.

[@waterbeauty85]

As Jen herself once said "Nobody's cooler than Kurt Russell. That's for sure."

[@kevinknight9950]

Snake plissken rules.

[@kevinthetruckdriver353]

Kurt Russell was in this under rated comedy movie called *"Used Cars".* it was very funny. Kurt Russell started in Disney movies. He also did an episode of the TV series *Gilligan's Island.* Russell also started in the loose remake of the 1972 film *The Poseidon Adventure* from 2006 film called *Poseidon.* Some people thought *Escape from LA* was good. But they hated the ending. I hated the movie but loved the ending.

[@maxducoudray]

I love this movie. Along with the Thing and Big Trouble in Little China, John Carpenter and Kurt Russell were on fire in the 80s making all-time classics.

[@urfaes6878]

"Big Trouble in Little China" is chef's kiss.

[@shadowvessel]

Ikr? This is my Kurt Carpenter trilogy 🤘

[@jaipoh3965]

Most iconic would have to be Big Trouble. in my opinion, of course.

[@jarnopylkkanen5453]

Dont forget Lee van Cleef...

[@maxducoudray]

@@jarnopylkkanen5453 He’s awesome here, but my comment was about multiple movies and he’s only in the one.

[@adamminister7123]

I still love the fact that the narration at the start was done by Jamie Lee Curtis. She isn't even credited for it as she just did it as favour. lol

[@oobrocks]

I had no idea

[@Drforrester31]

@@oobrocks One of those things where you would never think of it, but soon as you know you can't stop noticing it. She also does the voice announcing curfew for the company town in Halloween III

[@oobrocks]

Cool cool

[@michaelsegriff3362]

I never knew that!

[@LeethLee1]

wow nice trivia

[@calibre97]

Snake Plisken...MacReady...Jack Burton. Purest baddest assessed iconic characters in existence.

[@Jaslath]

Don't forget Sgt Todd from Soldier

[@bhurzumii4315]

Evil and twisted though he may be, Stuntman Mike was an excellent character.

[@shadowvessel]

🤘

[@rare_wulf9358]

He was a bad ass, a bad ass coach, playing the coach’s on “Miracle On Ice, coaching the USA 1980 Gold Medal winning team 😊

[@snakeplisskin2570]

I get the fan girl persona, but I've gotta stay tougher than most, grrrrr....

[@trendpimp1]

Despite the title, this movie was filmed almost entirely in my hometown of St. Louis. In fact, as a kid I lived about 2 miles from the bridge they used for the Brooklyn Bridge (it was called the Chain of Rocks bridge and connected Missouri to Illinois over the Mississippi River). The theater where Snake meets Cabbie is called the Fox Theater and was closed and run down at the time of filming (it was restored in the early 80's and is absolutely stunning). Grand Central Station was "portrayed" by Union Station in downtown St. Louis (it too was completely restored and renovated in the mid-80's and is now a major tourist attraction). Funny story----when John Carpenter was here filming he was interviewed by a local news station. He was asked why he chose to film in St. Louis instead of New York and his answer was "because New York wasn't run down enough". Ouch! LOL

[@tomhoffman4330]

Thank You, I kept trying but I couldn't remember where this was Filmed.

[@paulp9274]

Most of the outdoor scenes were filmed in East St. Louis in Illinois. There had recently been a major fire that gave the city a very post-apocalyptic look.

[@peterlenham3180]

The reality is you cant film in New York and make it look like the way it does in the film. Computer generated effects can do it, but that wasnt an option when this film was made.

[@trendpimp1]

@@paulp9274Sadly, It still has a post-apocalyptic look

[@bobbates5507]

I work next to the building that stood in for the New York Public Library. Always expecting to see Brain & Maggie!

[@keithalanbaker535]

The president was played by Donald Pleasence who played Dr Loomis in Halloween and Blofield in You only live Twice.

[@ryanfeit1420]

Fun Fact: Jaime Lee Curtis was the voice of the narrator in the beginning of the film. Adrienne Barbeau also played Maggie. She was a popular horror actress in the early 80's and was married to John Carpenter at the time. Other films she was in was "Creepshow", "The Fog" and she had a starring role in "The Swamp Thing" which was Wes Craven's debut film.

[@pewburrito]

the narrator in the beginning (and EFLA) is Kathleen Blancard, who sounds quite close to Jamie Lee but her voice is a little deeper

[@TheRafe45]

The girl in the coffee shop(Season Hubley) was Kurt's girlfriend at the time, before he met Goldie Hawn.

[@ConstantineFurman]

@@pewburrito "Kathleen Blanchard" is not a real person. It's Jamie Lee's fake name. She was making a movie at the time with two actresses, one with the first name "Kathleen" and one with the last name "Blanchard" and that's how she got the fake name.

[@Woodclaw]

One extra fact, during the main shooting they forgot to film Maggie's death, so Carpenter and Barbeau called in a few members of the production crew and improvised it in their backyard.

[@Adam_Le-Roi_Davis.]

I really loved your reaction, Jen. This is a great film, yes, there's a sequel to this film, Jen, 'Escape from L.A.' and it does have Kurt Russell as 'Snake Plissken', it's not quite as good as this but it's not bad. There's a character in the game 'Metal Gear Solid' called 'Snake' based on this character. Yes, you were right, Ernest Borgnine 'Cabbie' in this was in 'The Poseidon Adventure'.

[@freddiemossberg7204]

Snakes real name in MGS is actually Iroquois Pliskin

[@Adam_Le-Roi_Davis.]

@@freddiemossberg7204 I didn't know that, thanks for the information.

[@MarkimedesJacquesStonehouse]

@@freddiemossberg7204​ No, Snake's real name is David. He says "My name is Dave" during the Otacon ending of MGS 1 where they make a "Hal and Dave" reference to 2001 A Space Odyssey, and Big Mama directly refers to him as David in MGS 4. Iroquois Pliskin was a pseudonym he used in MGS2 when he went undercover in the Seal Team. Though Iroquois does translate to Snake in several Native American dialects, so his pseudonym was in fact Snake Pliskin. The game is very direct in stating this. Edit: Spelling

[@e.d.2096]

@@Adam_Le-Roi_Davis. Hi Adam, got here late for this one. Good to see you as always. I suggested SOLDIER, it's space based and Jen seems to like the lone wolf type. I am going to watch BONE TOMAHAWK see if it's a good Kurt Russell film. My sister and I would watch ' The Wonderful World of Disney every Sunday night. So we saw alot of Kurt Russell growing up. Is he very well known in the UK?

[@Adam_Le-Roi_Davis.]

@@e.d.2096 Hi Eric, You just caught me before I went to bed. Yes, Kurt Russell is very well known over her, I love his work, I remember seeing him in things from when I was young he's been an actor all his life I think. Your suggestion of, 'Soldier' is a great one, I really like that film. 'Big Trouble In Little China', 'The Thing' and 'Overboard' are my favourites, but I also really liked him in 'Unlawful Entry' with the late, Ray Lolita.

[@IDLERACER]

😎👍 Beginning with "Follow Me Boys" in 1966 all the way through "The Fox And The Hound" (which came out only a few months before "Escape From New York"), Kurt Russell was mainly thought of by most people as the star of a dozen or so wholesome G-rated Disney films. This was the movie that established him as more of an adult action star. "Used Cars" (1980) is another fun quirky movie he stars in that is also noteworthy for being an early effort by director Robert Zemeckis.

[@johnfrilando2662]

The Duke was Issac Hayes. Great musician and composer. Check out his classic album Hot Buttered Soul. Also he was Chef in South Park

[@Cheepchipsable]

Gone to Xenu now...

[@jenssylvesterwesemann7980]

Not to forget that iconic theme from "Shaft"!

[@texasdustfart]

In his early career he was owned by Disney, squeaky clean, totally G rated and was type cast as the kid next door. He went hard 180 making this movie and it was a great move for his career.

[@snakeplisskin2570]

I was still biting the heads off snakes in the early days, it's how I got my name, grrrrr....

[@nicholascross3557]

(another) Fun Fact! Hideo Kojima was such a fan of Snake Plissken he made him the lead character of his Metal Gear series of games. There was concern that they could be sued, and the story goes that Kojima got in touch with Capenter directly and told him all about what he wanted to do. John was so tickled by the whole thing he said "Go ahead, I guarantee no lawsuits." and the rest is Metal Gear history.

[@stern12akachris32]

Soldier is the sleeper Kurt Russell Movie and boy will you love it !!!!!

[@DesertHomesteader]

Kurt Russell has SO MANY beloved roles. You'd have to go all the way back to the Disney movie he made when I was a kid: The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes. I'm not sure if that's his first lead role but it is the earliest role that I remember fondly. Then there was The Strongest Man in the World, this one, Breakdown, Big Trouble in Little China, Overboard, Tombstone and Miracle - all classic movies with Kurt in a starring role.

[@StCerberusEngel]

This was one of the main inspirations behind the Metal Gear video game series. The main character's code name, Solid Snake, is named after Plissken and certain plot and design elements are taken from the movie. The cast is great. There's a real who's who of John Carpenter alumni in this. The computer voice in the beginning was Jamie Lee Curtis.

[@David-l6c3w]

The President was the monocled Blofeld in James Bond 'You Only Live Twice' with the hollowed-out volcano lair ...

[@davidjacobs3275]

He also played SS chief Heinrich Himmler (a very creepy version) in the movie The Eagle has Landed. Good movie. Also starring Michael Cain and Donald Southerland

[@Drforrester31]

Another Carpenter movie I'm sure you'll really love is Starman! It's actually quite different from his usual output, Jeff Bridges plays a stranded alien who takes the form of a recently deceased man and has to road trip with his widow across the country. Far as Escape From New York goes, much like Road Warrior it was highly influential on Italian genre filmmakers who went absolutely crazy with films ripping off its premise due to its success at the box office relative to the low budget

[@kieronball8962]

Loved your reactions to this fantastic movie, Jen. I recommend all movie fans should watch the original The Fog, John Carpenter's Prince Of Darkness, Starman, Tango & Cash, Soldier, Stargate and the original Overboard.

[@jenmurrayxo]

Stargate is on my channel 👍

[@joeblankenship377]

He's really cool in Soldier. Quiet, smoldering badass. I just googled it, and I didn't know that it's supposed to take place in the same universe as Blade Runner. That's pretty cool. Gonna need to revisit it.

[@jdhcdfdfnikki3233]

@@jenmurrayxo escape from LA next 🤩

[@miguelvelez7221]

This movie's influence on pop culture is so wide and deep now that I fear that a newer viewer might see everything as old hat. Also this is a very deliberate film in regards to pacing, quite different from the more frantic pacing in a modern action film. If a viewer can grant it that the film will yield a lot of rewatchability.

[@Dreamfox-df6bg]

I heard Carpenter visited Russel and asked him if he wanted to play Snake Plissken again. Russel asked him to wait and returned a little later wearing the original outfit from 'Escape from new York' and it still fit 15 years later.

[@agentooe33AD]

This is such a classic movie! You gotta check out the sequel. It was panned when it came out, but that's largely because people didn't really understand what the movie actually was. But once you realize it, you'll get its absolute genius. Highly recommend you watch it!

[@tomhoffman4330]

Finally...was so Excited for this one today, that I'd been listening to John Carpenter's Theme on a Loop!👍 Out of all the Movies that He and Kurt Russell made together, this is The One that I've been the Most Anxious for You to get to; Snake Plissken is Kurt's Coolest and Most Badass Character by-far! On that note, I do hope You'll also check-out their Sequel: "Escape From L.A." ('96).🤞 Fun-Fact: the Computer Voice You hear a few times here was Jamie Lee Curtis, whom (if You'll remember) also worked with Carpenter in "Halloween!"

[@karlsmith2570]

Fun Fact for you, Jen: When Kurt Russell made "Escape From L.A." the sequel that came out 15 years after this movie, the costume that he's wearing in that sequel is the very same costume he's wearing in this movie which had no alterations done to it That gives you some idea of how well Kurt had kept himself in shape

[@GrantWaller.-hf6jn]

Kurt added a lot muscle for his role Sgt Todd in Soldier then did Escape from LA after that he got fat to do the coach from Miracle is 2004.

[@HP-gm5ee]

Calling it now. Jen's post apocalyptic cool nick name should be Vibes! She detects even the slightest music note change in music scores and is just Chill.

[@olddog330]

That's good. May I offer... "Who's that cool chick?" "Careful, pal. That's Jen Murray, mild-mannered movie reviewer, a.k.a. "Stacks" Murray, the toughest money launderer ever. Don't cross her; Snake Plisskin is a friend of hers."

[@martinboyle9163]

I just saw my first Jen Murray show just a few days ago. I am totally infatuated with her! I love her reactions and I can easily tell that it would be a blast to see any movie while sitting next to her. She is my new favorite KZbin personality! ❤

[@alanmackie7012]

Been watching this film for over 40 years and I've never thought that Cabbie might not be a prisoner before.

[@Poos71]

Kurt Russell was also fantastic in The Hateful Eight a Quentin Tarantino movie.

[@Flamebeard0815]

Also also, Kurt Russell was great in any movie featuring Kurt Russell...

[@tehawesomeface1337]

One of my all-time favorite films. It was a blast to see Ernest Borgnine as ‘Cabbie’. I grew up watching him play the heavy or the villain in Westerns and other Classic movies in the 1950s. One of his best was as the gladiator overseer in the 1954 film ‘Demetrius and the Gladiators’. He was as bad-assed as Russell Crowe. He became iconic as a comedic actor in the classic World War 2 sit-com ‘McHale’s Navy’ as a PT Boat skipper leading a bunch of misfits during the War in the Pacific. I just discovered that all 4 seasons can be seen in KZbin!!!

[@Hardrock1a]

First movie I watched with Kurt Russell was “The Computer wore tennis shoes“, a Disney movie.

[@scotttschannel7050]

Almost every John Carpenter movie is a must-watch. Definitely recommend his movie The Fog with Jamie Lee Curtis, Janet Leigh (Curtis’s mom), and Adrienne Barbeau (Carpenter’s future wife at the time of filming).

[@jchendrix]

Escape from LA is also Kurt Russell and is pretty similar to Escape from New York, both decent films. Also if you like Kurt Russell Overboard is probably his best movie :) not sure if you have reacted to that one yet but it is fun.

[@freddiemossberg7204]

Overboard is great. Pitch perfect comedy.

[@cclapew]

While Overboard is a great movie I would like to respectively submit that Backdraft was his best film

[@Cheepchipsable]

@@cclapew Different genres, so not comparable. Overboard was a remake of a European film.

[@GrantWaller.-hf6jn]

With wife Goldie

[@YTsupportsZionaziGenocide]

IMO "escape from LA" is better than "escape from new york" i saw escape from LA first, way back on VHS, i didn't know there was one before it at the time. "...you may have survived Cleveland. you may have escaped from New York. But this is LA vato. and your about to fight out that this f*cking city can kill anybody!" -Cuervo Jones

[@CarolinaCharles777]

We got Carpenter. We got Russell with an eye patch. We got that guy from the Spaghetti Westerns. And we got Jen! I'm super excited! 🍿

[@jokerz7936]

Russell is in Escape from LA and Carpenter directed it. Some don't care for it but I always found it a fun watch. Air Force One is a cool movie. & yes that's Ernest Borgnine and he was in the Poseidon Adventures.

[@jimtatro6550]

I saw this at the drive in when I was 14, I have been a diehard fan of both Carpenter and Russell ever since. Snake Plisskin is one of the greatest antiheroes ever.

[@snakeplisskin2570]

Anti-hero, I'm just trying to survive, grrrrr

[@TeddysTube]

Great reaction! Great movie.. And the sequel - "Escape From L.A." (1996) - Is absolutely worth watching too. - Keep up the good work, Jen. You're doing great. 👍

[@cqtaylor]

Jen! If you're gonna cover "Escape from New York," you really need to review "The Warriors" (1979), which also takes place during a tough night in New York City! 😎🔥🥃

[@michaelvila8761]

“Starman” Directed by John Carpenter Starring Jeff Bridges & Karen Allen

[@fredskull1618]

Just watched your review on "Escape From New York," and I couldn't agree more about Kurt Russell's iconic performance as Snake Plissken! The movie's unique aesthetic and John Carpenter's synth score make it an absolute classic. It's a trailblazer that influenced dystopian films and even video games. The ending is thought-provoking, and it's a movie that doesn't spoon-feed you answers. While it's hard to pick Russell's best role (he's been amazing in so many like "Big Trouble in Little China" and "The Thing"), Snake Plissken is definitely up there. Also, anyone who enjoys this should definitely check out the sequel, "Escape from L.A." It's not as groundbreaking but still a fun ride! Keep up the great work, Jen!

[@NThurkettle]

The funny thing about Kurt Russell is that I don't know if he has a signature most famous role - he's just super-reliable and charismatic and you can trust him to star in basically any genre. It's great that "For a Few Dollars More" is coming next for you because Snake is very much a sci-fi version of the kind of character Clint Eastwood plays in the Spaghetti Westerns - plus both movies have the great Lee Van Cleef! Before he got established as a director himself, James Cameron worked on the photography and effects for this movie. He used a lot of ingenious low-budget tricks; the shots that look like a 3D computer simulation of New York are actually just a real miniature model with all the buildings outlined in glow tape. There's a deleted scene which was meant to open the film, showing Snake pull off a robbery - stealing blank credit cards - and then getting captured and watching his partner get killed. They cut it because it's more mysterious and badass to meet him stepping off the prisoner bus. You should definitely watch "Air Force One," as it's a really great time - perfect 90's action goodness with a great cast - plus another, similar 90's action movie on a plane which does star Kurt Russell: "Executive Decision."

[@CarolinaCharles777]

As far as iconic Russell roles? Honestly, this one. His Wyatt Earp in Tombstone. The ladies really seem to love Overboard with him and Goldie Hawn. He famously played Elvis in the movie Elvis. Other than that, he was good in the comedy Used Cars and the sci-fi movie Soldier.

[@touriewright5428]

YES Escape from L.A. is a fun ride, you should also check out Soldier or another Kurt Russell adventure. Awesome reaction as usual. :)

[@christophercurtis4131]

So glad to see you react to this. Escape From New York is my favorite movie ever. I just love everything about it; the music, the story, the acting. And, of course, Kurt Russell in what I believe is his most iconic role, Snake Plissken. Escape From L.A. was not as good as Escape From New York, but I still love watching it. I view the sequel as a couple of old friends(John Carpener and Kurt Russell) just enjoying the ride as they made another film together. As for Cabbie(Ernest Borgnine), he was in The Poseidon Adventure. The narration at the beginning of the movie and the voice you hear speaking when Snake first arrives at the prison was Jamie Lee Curtis.

[@seanbumstead1250]

I saw this in 1981 in the movie theater when I was 13

[@katherinefreymuth2030]

Snake Plissken is Russell's most iconic role. Before "Escape from New York", he was mostly known for being a Disney actor (The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes, The Barefoot Executive, etc.). In fact, when Carpenter chose Russell for this role, the studio executives thought he was nuts. They didn't think Russell could play a tough badass. But Carpenter insisted on Russell getting the role because Disney also had the reputation of creating the best actors.

[@snakeplisskin2570]

Had to get tough, for upcoming invasion, grrrrr

[@charlesleerae9023]

"Your the Duke! 💥💥💥💥💥you're the Duke!💥💥💥💥💥 A number one " - Donald Pleasence. Awesome fun content thank you

[@davidcarter7645]

Another great reaction Jen, Snake Plissken is a total 80's icon. One of Kurt Russel's most iconic roles IMO.

[@hillbillyreefer8996]

A John Carpenter must see is : "The Fog"..my fav Carpenter flick!!

[@jonjohns65]

Kurt did a LOT of movies, even some rom-coms! A film that would never win a poll is "Soldier" which is one of my favorites. Good action, good character arc, fun outrageous story... "Overboard" is a funny rom com with Kurt's life partner Goldie Hawn!

[@chrismatthew8812]

One of the greatest action movies ever made. It really set the standard for the anti-hero character that came along in so many other movies afterwards. Great story, great acting, great cast. Just epic all over.

[@stevensauer8539]

This was a ground-breaking movie in many ways. Before this, there was very little that was like it. The sequel is fun, but it was done in the early days of CGI and it really shows. This one is by far the better of the two films.

[@Gonzalo_Almendra]

Escape From New York I love this movie so much, I haven't seen it on any platform in my country for a long time, thanks to your reaction video it made me remember spectacular scenes, I would love to have this movie in my collection, I hope you enjoyed the movie very much 😊✨

[@MightyJonE]

Jen, you ideally needed an eyepatch and Kurt Russell stubble to watch this! 🤣 This film was major influence on the Metal Gear Solid videogames. It’s also amusing to think Russell is doing a Clint Eastwood impression, while actor Lee Van Cleef actually starred alongside Eastwood in the spaghetti western classic, The Good The Bad & The Ugly

[@moondog3056]

Depending on age, people probably have different memories of Kurt. He's been acting since the early 60's. One of the few actors to have a successful career from child to adult

[@waterbeauty85]

You remind me of when Stan Smith in "American Dad" said something like "You know what's a real miracle? Kurt Russell's career. That man gas worked steadily for over 5 decades. No lulls. NO LULLS!"

[@BackstageAtTheSmith]

This is such an iconic movie 😊

[@marcusbengtson8570]

I remember seeing this in the theatre and was blown away. Bought the soundtrack afterwards.

[@johncampbell756]

My bet us that his most seen role is Ego in Guardians of the Galaxy 2. He's in a lot of films, so his iconicness varies depending on what films you watch. I would say it's Jack Burton from Big Trouble in Little China. My sister would probably say it was Dean Profitt in Overboard (1987) where he gets to spar with his partner, Goldie Hawn. (They had just had their son Wyatt, who is also in the MCU in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.

[@NotData]

Did you notice that the president was also Blofeld in You Only Live Twice?

[@angel-brace]

When I was a kid, Kurt Russell was already an iconic character when he played Dexter Riley in three movies: "The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes", "Now You See Him Now You Don't" and "The Strongest Man In The World"

[@jdeamaral]

Jen Murray. Escape from New York. This was from a special time in Hollywood. Sadly. I cannot watch your reaction, until tomorrow, when I have wifi again. I'm sure it's great

[@sabrecatsmiladon7380]

Kurt was also a Disney teen that made 2-3 movies..."The computer wore tennis shoes", etc etc. So this movie was a far cry from what we know and liked about Dexter O'Reilly (Kurt's Disney character name)

[@RobPresq1717]

I'm glad you reacted to this Jen. The name and character, Snake Plissken, is iconic all on it's own, but the fact that it's one of your dad's favorite movies makes it even better. Your dad knows coolness and supports a badass we all can like in the end. Snake Plissken was the man. If I was even remotely as cool and as tough as Snake Plissken, I'd be living the good life right about now. But it didn't happen :( I think if you're older, Snake Plissken is what Kurt Russell is best known for. However, he's been such a great actor in so many movies, so it's difficult to say. -- I'm a big sports fan, so his role in Miracle (2004) is what I remember him most for. If you haven't seen it, it's a must watch about perhaps the most incredible moment in sports, ever. -- Also, the film Breakdown (1997). I thought he did such a wonderful job portraying the character he did in this film. -- You've had so many wonderful reactions Jen, but your reaction to Kurt Russell in Backdraft, is still probably in my top 3 reaction vids by you. Not sure why, but your reaction (to the music, to the explosions, to the anxiety of not knowing what's coming next), makes this one of my favorite reactions you've even done.

[@victorjohnson7512]

Isaac Hayes was the Duke of New York.

[@oobrocks]

He did well too

[@WesleyJones-zt3mw]

You may want to watch "Overboard" It has Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn in it. It's a comedy/romance, it came out in 1987.

[@Scallycowell]

I love how Kurt Russel plays cowboys in his two John Carpenter action roles. In Big Trouble in Little China he’s channeling John Wayne’s sing-song cocky bravado and in the Escape films he’s playing Clint Eastwood’s sneering grizzled tough guy persona.

[@fortmanr]

So my iconic Kurt movie would be Overboard. I watched that one so many times

[@brom00]

YES!!!!! My favorite Carpenter film and in my top five overall. While watching I was wondering if you'd pick up on some of the nods to Clint Eastwood and his westerns. The way Snake speaks like Eastwood's characters in those movies. Also, the actor Lee Van Cleef, who sends him on the mission, was another fixture of said westerns that you'll see soon enough if you continue watching those films. The DVD has a cut sequence that was to start the film that had the heist he was a part of. The sequel with Carpenter and Russell is fun, but IMO has too many of the same story beats as the first. It's hard to pick one Russell film. He's been acting since he was a child. His first was with Elvis, he did several for Disney, like "The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes". He truly got noticed in his first movie with Carpenter, the TV movie "Elvis" where Russell played the title character.

[@CyclopsScott]

I never thought I'd see someone like music in movies more than I do but yup, you do :) The sequel is absolute cheese, not what people wanted BUT is worth checking out. (also, for more Kurt, Tango & Cash!)

[@clausvergara9702]

A Classic action movie from the maestro John Carpenter!!! The music is fantastic as well.

[@eschiedler]

Kurt Russell is also fantastic in Tarantino's "Death Proof". He's such a talented actor.

[@09Raffytaffy]

Thanks for just bein awesome Jen!

[@TheBackLibrary]

Fun Fact: John Carpenter had to fight to get Kurt Russell the part as Snake, since he was mostly known for his career in Disney films. The studio wanted Charles Bronson, but Carpenter felt he was too old at the time.

[@TerminatorJuice]

The first animal name that came to mind, when you asked what yours should be, was Kangaroo! Lol Originally I thought it was too dumb and wasn't going to leave this comment... but thinking more about it, you are kind of jumpy, so maybe it's perfect??? 😂

[@euphoriatoast]

Out of all the roles Kurt Russell has had and characters he has played, he admitted that his favorite of all was Snake Plissken. He is also probably the most iconic and influential character Kurt Russell has played as the video game franchise "Metal Gear" was inspired directly by Snake Plissken. There have also been references in pop culture to "Escape from New York" in movies like "Cloverfield" and even in "The Walking Dead" as well as the spin-off series "Dead City". Escape from New York is absolutely my most favorite movie of all time since I was a child, I have literally seen it over 1,000 times as I watched it every single day for years. It was my obsession. As well, I am from the St. Louis area where the majority of it was filmed and a lot of the places you see in the movie are still standing today, including Union Station where the President was onboard the train, the grand hall where the gladiator arena was and even the "69th Street Bridge" which was actually the Chain of Rocks Bridge crossing the Mississippi River. This movie is so embedded in my soul that I cannot imagine my life without it. Every time I see it or hear the soundtrack, it transports me to a special places that just lives in eternity. Snake Plissken deserves his own open-world "Escape from New York" video game. He was supposed to have his own game released several years ago called "Snake Plissken's First Escape" but the project was cancelled due to unknown reasons. All is not right in the world without Snake Plissken. The world deserves an Escape from New York video game.

[@AquaBlue77]

A truly phenomenal movie, and a favorite of mine. Plissken is an outstanding character. Have you had his movie "Soldier" from 1998 suggested yet? It's sci-fi too, and one that seems both underrated and a tad overlooked by most people, but is a really great movie too.

[@freespirit5466]

If you haven't seen it yet, check out Carpenter's ASSAULT ON PRECINCT 13 (1976) not a horror movie but one of his best IMHO.

[@bbtank3000]

"This is Snake. Colonel, can you hear me?"

[@spaceballcity]

Kurt Russell played Copper in The Fox and the Hound. That's my best Kurt Russell tidbit.

[@shadowvessel]

I'm pretty sure this movie was a huge part of my mental development at 5 years old...explains a lot. Lol I just realized how much this and Aliens has in common. Both are horror movies with just enough action for people to mislabel them 🤷‍♂️

[@ElliotNesterman]

Donald Pleasance, who played the President, was in many excellent films during his long career, and you may be tickled to know that he played Blofeld in _You Only Live Twice._ Adrienne Barbeau, while in many horror flicks, first came to fame in the long-running, 70s sitcom _Maude,_ in which she played the main character's daughter, Carol. _Maude_ was a spin-off of _All in the Family,_ and starred the great Bea Arthur in the tiitle role.

[@NicholasCorvin]

*Not to forget : Donald Pleasence starred as psychiatrist Dr. Loomis in John Carpenter's HALLOWEEN (1978) and four of its sequels. Beside John Carpenter's ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK, Pleasence also starred in John Carpenter's PRINCE OF DARKNESS (1987)...* 📀🎬📽 🔥🔥😈🔥🔥

[@ElliotNesterman]

@@NicholasCorvin Probably most people's favorite is his role in "The Great Escape."

[@travismorris9303]

For comedy with Kurt Russell in an eye patch check out Captain Ron.

[@porflepopnecker4376]

It's hard to imagine now, but when this movie came out, Kurt Russell was still considered a goody-goody former Disney star (as in his "Dexter Riley" series of college comedies and family TV shows), so it was with initial skepticism that we watched his bid to become a gritty action hero. Needless to say, he sold it big time. This movie was great fun to watch at the theater when it was new.

[@shainewhite2781]

Snake Plissken is a badass character, with a take no prisoners attitude! Never revealed, it's been implied that WWIII broke out in 1985, as Russia launched a sneak attack against the United States, destroying every city on the East coast except for New York and Washington DC. New York became a maximum security prison in 1988. In 1987, a year earlier, Snake joined the US Army and became part of several rescue operations. The Russians then launched a deadly nerve gas in a small town in Nebraska, the home of Plissken. His mother, Father and everyone else died having been exposed to the nerve toxin. Snake lost his eye, causing him to wear the iconic patch. In 1991, he became a famous outlaw. The rest. History.

[@snakeplisskin2570]

How do you know so much of me, you a spy boy, grrrr...

[@csmelen]

Great reaction as usual Jen. Kurt Russell and John Carpenter are a dynamic duo. And yes, Air Force One with Harrison Ford is a must see!

[@nevrogers8198]

As somebody will have pointed out, I love that KR does the entire movie with a Clint Eastwood voice, then he does a John Wayne voice for Big Trouble In Little China. Never take a John Carpenter movie too seriously.

[@firedoc5]

This is the role that made Kurt Russell an action movie star. So many great actors appear that it's difficult to name them all, but Adrienne Barbeau, James Cromwell, and Ernest Borgnine are the biggest ones. It's interesting to see these futuristic movies that are now in our past. For a great action flick with Kurt and Sylvester Stallone is "Tango & Cash", which I highly recommend.

[@firedoc5]

@@Bill-en7kw Yes. I stand corrected. Don't know what I was thinking. DUH

[@georger.3489]

"32:40" You are one of the few reactors to figure out the thing with the cassette at the end. 😎👍

[@elemar8209]

I can’t help but think of The Computer in Tennis Shoes every time I see Kurt Russel. The first movie I ever saw him in long long time ago.

[@lawrenceschuman5354]

This was Kurt Russell's first adult role. He used to be a child star for Disney. Right before this he did the voice of Copper in the Disney animated feature Fox and the Hound.

[@christorrence1114]

I talked my dad into renting this movie when I was a kid, first VHS we ever watched and the whole family loved it!

[@spaceguy8000]

Yes, this was a big hit in the theatres, I saw it opening day. Everyone was making Plisken quotes & jokes. This definitely was an iconic role, references to Snake still to this day. I'd also say Stargate was another of his Iconic roles. On a less iconic note, his first role (uncredited) was Kevin in Dennis the Menace (1962) tv show. lol

[@jackspringheel9963]

The book (of the screenplay, I think) gives just a little more backstory and really complements the film. Worth a read, if you like reading.

[@christopherten-eyck4473]

Yes he was in the posiden adventure. It's Earnist Borgnine.

[@potterj09]

I was 8 years old and sat with my dad watching this movie one night when I couldn't sleep. To this day dysotopia is my favourite genre.

[@jean-paulaudette9246]

Russel's most beloved role? Hard to say. I remember him being pretty lovable in "Cap'n Ron", and sadly endearing in "Soldier".

[@davidblauyoutube]

I knew Ernest Borgnine from watching Airwolf when I was very young. Very talented actor, he won an Oscar in 1956 and yes, he was in the Poseidon Adventure. Good eye!

[@hartspot009]

Cabbie was played by the iconic Academy Award winner Ernest Borgnine. Yes, he was in Poseidon and many many other great films of the 50s-90s.

[@rcrawford42]

Kurt Russel's most iconic roles were Jungle Boy on Gilligan's Island and in "The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes". Oh, and being mentioned in the last note Walt Disney made before he died.

[@BryanH63]

I'm old... I grew up with Kurt Russell in Disney movies so I have so many favorite roles for 50+ years. I think my fave movie with him is Wyatt in Tombstone but also a huge fan of Snake in Escape and McCready in The Thing.

[@WhiskeyChaser-q3q]

The most iconic person, Kurt Russell, played. Was Elvis. I also think, you might like, overboard.