Ep. 114: Heart

We continue #MarchMadness with 1987's HEART starring Brad Davis
(MIDNIGHT EXPRESS), Frances Fisher (UNFORGIVEN) and Steve Buscemi
(EVERY OTHER MOVIE YOU LIKE). 

At the heart of HEART lies Eddie, a boxer beset by misfortune who
seeks the elusive "big win." More than just possessing a
formidable right hook, Eddie is distinguished by his immense
drive and unwavering heart.  Get it?

Like a lot of boxing movies, HEART leads up to a final big fight,
but there's a trick.  A mobster has bribed Eddie's promoter,
Nicky (Steve Buscemi), and manager, Buddy (Frank Adu) to fix the
fight.  If this sounds like THE PRIZE FIGHTER without the
comic sensibilities of Tim Conway and Don Knotts you would be
right.  Also, there's no musical number in HEART.

While Eddie gets himself into fighting shape, we talk about
smelling salts, difficult breakups and the value of having a
generous vacation policy.  Marc uses the opportunity to talk
about another unrelated movie he likes and Erica brings up a new
angle for her eventually-to-be-made movie, STEAMIN'.  This
episode has something for everyone.