Paul Newman and Steve McQueen head an all star cast in the granddaddy of all disaster films, “The Towering Inferno”. If this looks familiar to you, then you are a longtime LAMB, because we did cover it as a MOTM back in 2016. That episode is currently lost, so this is a chance to restore the film to it’s rightful place on the LAMB wall of fame.
The world’s tallest building is being dedicated with a party on the topmost floors, but far below, a fire breaks out and everyone and everything may be going up in smoke. Dave Anderson, of the “Free Kittens Movie Guide” hosts the show as the champion of the movie in this month’s poll. Also joining the show is MOTM regular Matthew Simpson from the “Awesome Friday Podcast” and James Wilson from the “Blogging by Cinema Light” site.
The special effects from 1974 are pretty astounding, and the drama of the story is not too shabby. We take a look at the cast, the effects, the music, the key art and the legacy of this essential disaster film. The Lambscores return for a week so you can measure the film by a standard you can trust. The exit question includes some recommendations for you from the cast of the film. So bring your matches and lets get started.
Listening Links
Be sure to check out the other guests on this episode!
- James Wilson, Blogging by Cinema Light
- Dave Anderson, Free Kittens Movie Guide
- Richard Kirkham, Kirkham: A Movie a Day