In the discussion (2)
Approx. transcript time · 01:06:26Read transcript
- Strother Martin as McGrath, particularly his panicked rejection of Eddie Shore and old-time hockey.
- Brad Sullivan as Moe, for virtually every line delivery.
Categories & segments
Is There a Better Title for This Movie?
Slap Shot; Old Time Hockey is the alternative.
In the discussion (1)
Approx. transcript time · 01:07:11Read transcript
- Slap Shot is preferred; Old Time Hockey is the sole alternative.
The Neil McCauley “A Book about Metals” Award for Best Line from the Movie
The hockey wife’s drinking exceptions; Reggie’s parting insult to the owner.
In the discussion (2)
Approx. transcript time · 01:07:23Read transcript
- The hockey wife's claim that she only drinks in the afternoon, before games or when her husband is away.
- Newman's parting insult to the owner.
The Stephen A. Smith Hottest Take Award
The film humanizes its offensive dialogue; replace the striptease with a conventional victory; a Minnesota sequel.
In the discussion (3)
Approx. transcript time · 01:07:43Read transcript
- The film reckons with its offensive language by giving Suzanne a genuine human scene and making Reggie sexually accepting; its locker-room speech also reflects the period.
- Replace Ned's striptease with him fighting McCracken and the team winning conventionally. The objection is that this sacrifices Ned's principles, though he already uses dirty tactics.
- A sequel following the team to Minnesota would have been welcome.
Casting What-Ifs
Al Pacino for Reggie; Nick Nolte for Ned; Jack Carlson replaced by Dave Hanson.
In the discussion (3)
Approx. transcript time · 01:09:59Read transcript
- Al Pacino wanted Reggie, but Hill chose Newman; the hosts joke about accommodating Pacino's height.
- Jack Carlson's WHA playoff call-up led to Dave Hanson replacing him as a brother and Jerry Houser playing Killer Carlson.
- According to the performer playing Johnny Upton, Nick Nolte sought Ned Braden, but former university player Ontkean won the role. The hosts prefer the outcome and Nolte in North Dallas Forty.
In the discussion (1)
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- Swoosie Kurtz, Paul Dooley and M. Emmet Walsh are considered; one host chooses Dooley and another Walsh.
The Dion Waiters Award for Best Heat Check Performance
Paul D’Amato as Tim McCracken.
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- Moe, Johnny and the goalie are ruled out as persistent characters; Jim Carr may have too much dialogue despite being hilarious.
- Candidates include Anita, the blonde sisters, the Hyannisport heckler, Syracuse players, Oglethorpe and the referee.
- Tim Dr. Hook McCracken wins, played by Paul D'Amato, whose frightening face and recent death are noted.
Recasting Couch
A real NHL enforcer on Syracuse, especially Dave Schultz.
In the discussion (1)
Approx. transcript time · 01:14:23Read transcript
- Put an actual NHL enforcer on Syracuse: Dave Schultz, John Wensink or Garry Howatt. Clark Gillies and Bob Nystrom arise in the discussion.
What Would Tony Romo’s Director’s Commentary for This Movie Sound Like?
Romo and Collinsworth both work.
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- Collinsworth riffs on Swamptown and Oglethorpe; Romo riffs on the sexual taunt and the Hansons fighting before the puck drops. Both work.
Apex Mountain
Hockey movies.
In the discussion (7)
Approx. transcript time · 01:21:34Read transcript
- Newman is rejected in favor of the Butch Cassidy, Sting and Towering Inferno period.
- Ontkean gets an initial yes, challenged by Twin Peaks' greater visibility.
- Hockey fighting receives enthusiastic support for the era, contrasted with more dangerous modern technique.
- George Roy Hill is rejected. Sports movies receive a qualified case for 1977, challenged by the late-1980 s prestige wave.
- The Hanson brothers lose movie brothers to the Corleones; Crouse loses to The Verdict or House of Games; Martin loses to Cool Hand Luke.
- Hockey movies is an unequivocal yes. Minor-league sports raises Bull Durham as a competing answer.
- The Baja Gold 1970 Pontiac GTO and films inspiring a desire to bartend in a remote dive are additional nominations, the latter compared with Goodfellas.
Cruise or Hanks?
Hanks as Reggie; Cruise suggested for Ned.
In the discussion (1)
Approx. transcript time · 01:26:28Read transcript
- Hanks for Reggie, akin to A League of Their Own. Cruise is proposed for Ned, though that stretches the lead-role rules.
Best Race Horse Name from This Movie
The Fourth Hanson Brother.
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