5 chapters across the catalog
Austin artist Leah Louise is recognized for her unique "modern poster art" cards featuring local landmarks. Additionally, a book titled "That’s How Strong My Love Is" by David Loehr was sent to the hosts, detailing personal experiences in the early rock and roll scene and the life of James Dean. The hosts discuss the value of independent art and historical preservation.
In a recurring segment, one host argues that the classic film "Rebel Without a Cause" is poorly made despite its high critical rating on Rotten Tomatoes. They play a brief snippet of the film to demonstrate what they perceive as awkward acting and dialogue. The host vows to continue pestering the other with clips until they agree to watch and critique the movie.
Adam Curry describes a unique Marfa establishment called "Buns and Roses," a Quonset hut that serves as a bakery and flower shop. He meets the owners, Debbie and "Bird" (William Parrott), and learns about the affordability of steel building kits. The conversation includes local characters like "Trucks" and the history of Marfa as the filming location for the movie "Giant" starring James Dean.
Rebel Without a Cause, 1950s Social Norms and Discipline
The hosts review a clip from the film "Rebel Without a Cause" where James Dean's character suggests his father should "knock his mother cold" to make her happy. This leads to a broader discussion on the evolution of social norms regarding domestic violence and corporal punishment. They reference recent comments by Pope Francis on smacking children and personal anecdotes about being disciplined with hairbrushes and belts in the 1960s and 70s.
A critique of the classic film Rebel Without a Cause leads to complaints about the declining quality of physical Netflix DVDs. The hosts describe receiving scratched discs that malfunction in players and express a preference for modern action films over slower-paced classics like Rosemary's Baby.
