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In this episode of Last Night We Watched, we dive deep into the cult classic Roadhouse (1989), a film that’s equal parts absurd and legendary. Join us as we discuss Patrick Swayze’s iconic portrayal of Dalton, the coolest cooler to ever hit a dive bar, and ask the question that’s been plaguing us all: How does a guy who looks like he’s 130 pounds of pure muscle manage to rip out throats with the casual ease of someone opening a bag of chips?
But we don’t stop there—Roadhouse might just be a work of corporate propaganda! Is Dalton's badassery just a metaphor for how corporate interests send local businesses to the chopping block? And can a cooler be seen as the ultimate corporate enforcer, coming in, cleaning up, and leaving small-town bars in ruins?
Plus, this is Matt's first time watching Roadhouse (how?), ...
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