In this episode, the crew discuss the 1986 movie 'The Hitcher.' They share their personal experiences with the film and delve into various aspects of the story. They talk about the cult status of the movie and its impact on their lives. They also discuss the theme of bad police work in the film and the decision to pick up a hitchhiker. The DREAM TEAM highlight Rutger Hauer's character and share their biggest problem with the movie. Lastly, they reminisce about their experiences with station wagons. In this conversation, we discuss the movie 'The Hitcher' and highlight the questionable choices and unbelievable situations that occur throughout the film. They delve into specific scenes, such as the gas station encounter and the highway chase, and analyze the actions of the characters. COBWEB also critique the police incompetence portrayed in the movie and discuss the motives of the hitchhiker. They explore the significance of certain scenes, like the finger in the French fry bag, and examine the dynamics between the characters. The conversation concludes with a discussion of the final showdown between the protagonist and the hitchhiker. In this conversation, JOSH will talk one-sidedly about various aspects of the movie 'The Hitcher'. They critique the unrealistic action scenes and the illogical decisions made by the characters. They also debate the ending of the movie and suggest alternative endings. The DREAM TEAM then analyze the character of John Ryder and discuss the supernatural elements in the film. They also comment on the poor police work depicted in the movie. Overall, they give the movie a rating of 8.5 out of 10.

Takeaways

• The movie 'The Hitcher' features questionable choices and unbelievable situations that may challenge the viewer's suspension of disbelief.

  
  



• The police incompetence portrayed in the movie raises questions about their effectiveness and decision-making.

  
  



• Certain scenes, such as the gas station encounter and the highway chase, stand out for their intensity and suspense.

  
  



• The motives of the hitchhiker and the actions of the characters contribute to the tension and unpredictability of the film. The action scenes in 'The Hitcher' are unrealistic and defy the laws of physics.

  
  



• The characters in the movie make illogical decisions, leading to dangerous situations.

  
  



• The ending of the movie could have been improved by exploring supernatural elements or introducing a twist.

  
  



• The police work depicted in the movie is criticized for being ineffective and poorly executed.

  
  



• The character of John Ryder is interpreted as a supernatural force or a personal demon for the protagonist.

  
  

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
02:53 The Hitcher: A Cult Classic
06:52 Josh's Love for the Movie
12:59 Bad Police Work
22:56 Rutger Hauer's Character
25:54 Josh's Biggest Problem with the Movie
26:59 The Station Wagon28:08 Questionable Choices and Unbelievable Situations
29:20 The Gas Station Scene
30:10 Hitchhiking and Hitchhiker
31:09 The Highway Chase
32:08 The Phone Call
33:03 The Station Wagon
34:00 The Hitcher's Motives
35:11 The Gas Station and Phone Booth
36:13 The Police Incompetence
37:08 The Gas Station Fire
38:31 Jennifer Jason Leigh's Character
39:00 The Gas Station Scene Revisited
40:14 Questionable Decisions
41:07 The Finger in the French Fry Bag
42:35 The Police Interrogation
43:12 The Police Chase
45:23 The Texas Highway Patrol
46:57 The Jail Escape
48:02 The Hostage Situation
49:31 The Helicopter Chase
50:28 Nash's Decision
52:08 The Bus Scene
53:03 The Police Shootout
54:21 The Helicopter Shooting
55:39 The Truck Stop Motel
56:18 The Final Showdown
56:33 Discussion about the action scene in the movie
57:17 Critique of the unrealistic action sequence
58:00 Desire to own the truck from the movie
58:34 Discussion about the characters' decisions
59:12 Analysis of the illogical actions of the characters
59:38 Discussion about the ending of the movie
01:00:10 Interpretation of the character John Ryder
01:01:08 Critique of the police work in the movie
01:02:17 Suggestion for a better plan to save the girl
01:03:31 Debate about the ending and the character's choices
01:04:06 Discussion about the supernatural elements in the movie
01:05:03 Comparison to the movie 'Fallen'
01:06:15 Critique of the police work in the movie
01:07:36 Analysis of the characters' pride and its consequences
01:08:05 Discussion about the unrealistic action sequence
01:09:11 Explanation of the car not starting
01:10:37 Interpretation of the character John Ryder
01:11:03 Critique of the ending and suggestion for a better ending
01:12:10 Discussion about the missed opportunity in the ending
01:13:22 Explanation of the alternate ending
01:15:03 Debate about the alternate ending
01:16:12 Rating and final thoughts
01:22:06 Surprise call from a listener
01:23:53 Final thoughts and conclusion