Dec 3, 2024 · Beards of War
Episode Debrief: 28 Reasons why you should watch, Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
Alright, listen up, troop. We’re rolling out another episode of Beards of War, and this time we’re tackling a classic that’s got more mileage than a Humvee on its last legs: Planes, Trains and Automobiles. If you’ve…
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The debrief
Alright, listen up, troop. We’re rolling out another episode of Beards of War, and this time we’re tackling a classic that’s got more mileage than a Humvee on its last legs: Planes, Trains and Automobiles. If you’ve ever endured a road trip with someone who makes you question your life choices, you’ll find a kindred spirit in Steve Martin’s neurotic charm. The chemistry between him and John Candy is like watching two grunts stuck in a foxhole—equal parts hilarious and cringe-worthy.
This one’s got the whole squad giving it a thumbs-up, so if you’ve got 96 minutes to kill (and who doesn’t?), grab some popcorn and check out 28 Reasons Why You Should Watch ‘Planes, Trains, and Automobiles’. Trust us, it’s better than watching paint dry on a supply crate.
“it was literally footwork like i’ve never seen anybody run as much as i did in this movie outside of like chariots of fire like i mean steve martin was running all over the street man man you’re dating yourself right a little bit”
— The Beards, on the mics