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Shat the Movies: 80's & 90's Best Film Review

Withnail and I (1987)

Shat the Movies: 80's & 90's Best Film Review

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4.61.7K Ratings

🗓️ 11 October 2024

⏱️ 69 minutes

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Summary

Celebrate Gene! When listener Mike T. heard Shat The Movies desperately wanted to cover "Withnail and I," he stepped up with the funds to make it happen. 

On its surface, "Withnail and I" is a simple movie about two out-of-work actors navigating the bleak landscape of 1960s England. Big D didn't realize it was the 1960s; he just thought England looks like that.

But this cult classic inspired millions—including Gene Lyons—with its sharp wit, unforgettable quotes and rich character study.

In this episode, the Shat Crew dissects the film’s themes of friendship, disillusionment and the struggle for identity, all while celebrating the iconic performances of Richard E. Grant and Paul McGann. 

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0:00.0

Hey gang, Gene Lyons here. This episode of Sheth Movies is about a personally precious film

0:05.9

and was generously commissioned just for me. I am deeply grateful and humbled by the gesture

0:11.5

and the quality time it created for me and Big D.

0:14.0

If it's not too much to ask I've got one more favorite request.

0:18.0

In November, Sarah and I will be walking in the Arizona Animal Welfare League walk to save animals.

0:25.2

I have set the lofty goal of raising $500 for Arizona's oldest no-kill family shelter,

0:31.7

and I need your help.

0:33.2

Please visit W-W-L-org

0:37.5

slash Gene Lyons, all one word that's G-E-N-E-L-Y-O-N-S to contribute.

0:45.0

You'll leave a little message with your contribution,

0:47.0

and I will read it on the podcast.

0:49.0

So think about dedicating your contribution to your pet or in memory of a pet that you've lost.

0:56.0

I volunteer at AAWL and I promise you all the money goes to veterinary care,

1:01.0

adoption services, and transportation for animals in need, both dogs and cats,

1:07.1

and a few exotics now that I think about it.

1:09.4

Thank you so much for all your support and enjoy the pot. Remember when we first met John McLean,

1:16.0

Argyll picked him up from the plane

1:18.0

and took him down the Nakatomi Tower

1:21.0

at the Christmas Party and the terrorists were over zealous

1:26.1

but it was sweet when they killed Ellis and with a little help from Allen

1:31.3

John McLean kick dies. Welcome back to Shad the movies, the podcast where we answer the question,

1:36.8

were the movies we loved when we were growing up really that good.

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