The Watchers Watch Empire Records

It's a big day here at Watchers HQ–not Rex Manning Day big, but still, pretty big. We're watching Andrea's most beloved movie, Empire Records. We discuss the reasons this movie bombed and how it became a cult classic. We talk about what makes it feel like a real Jersey movie, even though it's mostly set in Delaware. Andrea reflects on why this movie takes up such a special place in her heart and Jodie weighs in on what it felt like to watch it for the first time as an adult. And, of course, we talk about its iconic 90s soundtrack.

Next week, we're closing out our trio of Allan Moyle-directed films with his 1980 teen drama, Times Square. You can rent it in a few different places or watch for free at archive.org.

Mentioned in this episode:

"How Empire Records Became The Unlikely Film Of A Generation" by Anne Helen Peterson

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