Sharky's Machine (1981)

In this episode, Bill and Jason discuss the 1981 crime drama 'Sharky's Machine'. They share their earliest memories of the film and their overall thoughts. They highlight the gritty cop drama genre and the performances of Burt Reynolds and Rachel Ward. They also discuss the violence in the film and the unevenness in the direction. Their favorite scene is the opening chase sequence, which they find intense and well-executed. Jason and Bill also discuss other favorite scenes from the movie 'Sharky's Machine' and analyze key moments. They highlight the romantic stakeout sequence where Sharkey falls in love with Domino from afar, the shocking death of Domino, and the confrontation between Sharkey and Victor/Albert. They also mention the intense action sequence at the end of the film and the closing shot over the credits. Some complaints include confusion about the decoding of names and the lack of clarity regarding certain plot points. They highlight inconsistencies in the film and the uneven portrayal of certain characters. They also mention the poor direction and editing in the dance class scene. Additionally, they discuss the actor Joseph Mascolo, who played Detective Joe in the movie and had a long career in soap operas, particularly in the role of Stefano DiMera in 'Days of Our Lives'. They also mention Suzee Pai, who played a blind prostitute in the film and was recognized from her role in 'Big Trouble in Little China'. The film features strong performances from Burt Reynolds and Rachel Ward, as well as a memorable villain played by Henry Silva. While the film has some uneven moments and can be confusing at times, it is a solid entry in the neo-noir genre.