The Siege

The Siege: A Chillingly Prophetic ‘90s Thriller You NEED to Revisit! 

Hey, movie buffs! Welcome to this season of where we cover Ed Zwick films, and for this one,  we dive into Edward Zwick’s gripping 1998 thriller The Siege! Joined by Scott, the Bruce Willis expert from Dropping a Bruce and The Church of Tarantino, we unpack this eerily prescient film starring Denzel Washington, Annette Bening, and Bruce Willis. From its intense terrorism narrative to its post-9/11 resonance, this episode is packed with insights! 

In this episode, we explore The Siege, a psychological thriller about terrorist attacks in New York City, leading to martial law and moral dilemmas. Denzel Washington shines as an FBI agent navigating a crisis, alongside Annette Bening’s enigmatic CIA operative and Bruce Willis’ stoic general. We discuss the film’s bold exploration of civil liberties, its prophetic parallels to 9/11, and behind-the-scenes stories from Zwick’s audiobook. Plus, we debate the controversial casting and performances!