In this episode of The Forgotten Flix Podcast, we’re remembering the John Hughes (not-so) classic, Dutch (1991), starring the greatest working class schlub to ever grace the big and small screen, Ed (“Don’t call me Al Bundy”) O’Neill!
Directed by: Peter Faiman
Screenplay by: John Hughes
Starring: Ed O’Neill, Ethan Embry, and JoBeth Williams
Synopsis: Dutch (1991) stars Ed O’Neill (Married… with Children) as Dutch Dooley, a working class roughneck who agrees to drive his girlfriend’s (JoBeth Williams) spoiled, bratty son, Doyle (Ethan Embry), home for Thanksgiving. And what Dutch intends as an uneventful road trip soon spirals into chaos as he and Doyle engage in an escalating battle of wills.
This week’s movie picks are:
Jason’s Pick:
Defending Your Life (1991)
Joel’s Pick:
Career Opportunites (1991)
We’ll be back on 12/12 with a movie that EVERYONE remembers, Caveman (1981), starring Ringo Starr, Dennis Quaid and Shelly Long! Come on folks! Let’s hear it for Caveman! Hello? Hello? Is this thing on?
Special thanks to:
- The fantastic show-notes art provided by artist Kevin Spencer. Check out his other groovy artwork at inkspatters.com, and like his Facebook page, The Art of Kevin Spencer.
- The hilarious spoiler alert featured in this episode provided by Jay V. Please check out his hilarious podcast at JayVMail.com!
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