Description
Breaking Away features one of the biggest and coolest bike races out there (the Little 500, which is still held every year at Indiana University) while also doubling as a fantastic coming-of-age film. So in honor of the 45th anniversary of its release, Jonathan & Simon, debate what’s aged the best; discuss the most rewatchable scenes; and Simon drops the hottest of Hot Takes. Enjoy!
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Awards & Background (2:40)
The Actors (13:07)
Film Factoids (20:12)
Bikes, Playmates, & Marriages (22:46)
Most Rewatchable Scenes (27:36)
Hottest Take Award (42:12)
Best Quotes (48:45)
What's Aged the Best? (58:28)
What's Aged the Worst? (1:08:54)
BLISTER+ Award (1:20:43)
Should it Be Remade? (1:22:42)
Memorabilia You Want Most (1:26:42)
Who Won the Movie? (1:29:03)
Our Final Grades (1:31:06)
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