Podcasts about French Connection

Relive the episode where Brian and Shelly discuss the films of William Friedkin including The French Connection, The Exorcist and Killer Joe

Here we are with another movie starring Gene Hackman. We have a weird habit of creating trilogies on this show and I don't have an answer why, but with that being said, we also love to talk about Derryk's HUGE MITTS!! For that, we salute you, Derryk, with our... normal... sized hands. As always, please enjoy our discussiont of The French Connection, Gene Hackman's acting prowess and of course... Derryk's gigantic paws. As always, we do this with song in our hearts and drink in our hands. Cheers!! INTRO: PEG & THE REJECTED -- ALL SING ALONG REFILL: SHAOLIN DUB -- SKANKING IT EASY DUB OUTRO: DISTEMPER -- HAPPY END EMAIL : MOVIESONTHEROCKS2020@GMAIL.COM INSTAGRAM: @moviesrockpodcast

JazzNotJazz: the French Connection deel 2   JazzNotJazz is een programma waar uit 100 jaar jazz opnames, een unieke mixtape wordt samengesteld met zinvolle en soms weinig zinvolle weetjes. Het gaat ook om The Soul van Jazz, dus uitstapjes naar gelieerde stijlen worden zeker gemaakt. Er zijn onregelmatig terugkerende rubrieken, zoals “De Niet Platgespeelde Standard”, […]

Odds and Ends: Josh is back again, and we discuss how our feature film this week led to us crossing paths. We watched one of those dumb Netflix docks, the one about the poop cruise called Poop Cruise, and we have some things to say.Feature Film: The classic template detective movie is on the stand this week, though it's more of a template tailing perps and also a car chase movie. I don't have much to say about this one, honestly. I didn't in the episode, either, even though I still managed to talk a lot.Next week's movie: La Haine (1995)You can join the conversation Wednesdays at 7pm EST! Available in podcast form on all your favorite podcatchers!Our guest // @LearningaboutMovies Substack // https://learningaboutmovies.substack.com/Socials:linktr.ee/ThereWillBeDudsTwitch // ThereWillBeDudsYouTube // There Will Be DudsTwitter // @ThereWillBeDudsFacebook // There Will Be DudsInstagram // ThereWillBeDudsTikTok // @ThereWillBeDuds(0:00) Show start(7:06) The French Connection(55:05) Post-movie chat(1:05:12) Trainwreck: Poop Cruise(1:21:54) Next week's movie

Better grab something to write with before you hit play on this one. In this extra-long episode, we dive into a variety of horror sub-genres and each pick a title that we think defines that category. Not necessarily the best film, but one that captures the essence of the sub-genre in a meaningful way. To help us take on this ridiculously huge (but fun) challenge, we've brought back Aaron Christensen—aka Dr. AC—to join the conversation. If you're new to the genre, this one's especially for you.  If you've been around a few years (or decades) we think the conversation is still worth your time, and we hope that you consider giving a few of these a revisit.  Time to start that new watchlist!  All set? Notes ready? Coffee or energy drink in hand? Then hit play! Titles mentioned in this episode: 7th Voyage of Sinbad (1958), Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948), Abbott & Costello Meet the Mummy (1955), Alien (1979), Army of Darkness (1992), Audition (1999), Bad Taste (1987), Baskin (2015), The Beyond (1981), Black Christmas (1974), Black Sabbath (1963), Blair Witch Project (1999), Braindead aka Dead Alive (1992), Bride of Frankenstein (1934), Bring Her Back (2025), Cannibal Holocaust (1980), Carnival of Souls (1962), Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things (1972), Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954), Creepshow (1982), Cruel Jaws (1995), Curse of Frankenstein (1957), The Devil's Wedding Night (1973), Dracula (1931), Evil Dead 2 (1987), The Exorcist (1973), Fight Club (1999), Frankenstein (1931), Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed (1969), The French Connection (1971), Gamera vs. Barugon (1966), The Giant Claw (1957), Godzilla (1954), Godzilla vs. Hedorah aka Godzilla vs the Smog Monster (1971), Ju-on: The Grudge (2002), Guinea Pig 2: Flower of Flesh and Blood (1985), The Haunting (1963), Hellraiser (1987), Hereditary (2018), Horror of Dracula (1958), Horror Rises from the Tomb (1973), The Host (2006), The Incredibly Strange Creatures Who Stopped Living and Became Mixed-Up Zombies (1964), Island of Lost Souls (1932), It Follows (2014), Jacob's Ladder (1990), Jaws (1975), King Kong (1933), Kwaidan (1964), Lair of the White Worm (1988), Let's Scare Jessica to Death (1971), The Monster (2016), Nekromantik (1988), Nightbreed (1990), Night of the Living Dead (1968), One Missed Call (2003), Onibaba (1964), Paranormal Activity (2007), Paranormal Activity 2 (2010), Paranormal Activity 3 (2011), Phantasm (1979), Pieces (1982), Possession (1981), Psycho (1960), Pumpkinhead (1988), The Raven (1963), Re-Animator (1985), Repulsion (1965), Return of the Living Dead (1985), Ringu (1998), The Ritual (2017), Rosemary's Baby (1968), The Sadness (2021), Satan's Sadists (1969), Saw (2004), Scream 5 (2013), Scream VI (2023), Seeding of a Ghost (1983), The Seventh Curse (1986), Shatter Dead (1994), Shaun of the Dead (2004), The Shining (1980), Suspiria (1977), Terrified (2017), Terrifier (2016), Tetsuo (1989), Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974), The Thing (1982), Things (1989), Tombs of the Blind Dead (1972), Toxic Avenger (1984), Tucker and Dale vs. Evil (2010), The Ugly Stepsister (2025), Uzimaki (2000), Vampyros Lesbos (1971), Viy (1967), What We Do in the Shadows (2014), When Evil Lurks (2023), The Wicker Man (1973), Young Frankenstein (1974)

This week, we discuss two films from American director John Sturges. The first is Bad Day at Black Rock (1955), which stars Spencer Tracy as a WW2 vet who uncovers a dark secret in a small desert town. The second is Gunfight at the OK Corral (1957), which retells the story of the infamous 1881 shootout featuring Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday and the Cochise County Cowboys in the town of Tombstone, Arizona.   Timestamps What we've been watching (00:01:00) – Jaws @ 50, The French Connection, As Tears Go By, Avengers: Infinity War Bad Day at Black Rock (00:16:00) Gunfight at the OK Corral (00:45:35) Coin toss (01:27:35)   Links Instagram - @callitfriendopodcast @munnywales @andyjayritchie   Letterboxd – @andycifpod @fat-tits mcmahon   Justwatch.com – streaming and rental links - https://www.justwatch.com

 Rennie and I are back with another installment of Kill or Be Killed, our exploration of crime films from the 70's and early 80's.  With the passing of Gene Hackman, this episode is somewhat in memoriam of a great, prolific actor.  THE FRENCH CONNECTION established Hackman as a force in Hollywood as well as heralding in a new wave of darkly realistic crime movies. Intro:    “All the Dark Things” – Mike Hill Outro: “Black Magic Woman” – Santana

THE POSEIDON ADVENTURE On New Year's Eve, the S.S. Poseidon is capsized by a massive tidal wave en route from New York to Greece. With the captain dead, a small group of survivors led by the determined Rev. Scott must navigate the overturned ship from the ballroom to safety. Battling fire, flooding, and crumbling wreckage, they fight for survival in a race against time. Craig and Elisabeth talk about cruise ships, helping yourself vs helping others, disasters they've lived through and the movie “The Poseidon Adventure” on this week's Matinee Heroes!! Show Notes 1:08 Craig and Elisabeth talk about disasters they've encountered. 12:45 Craig and Elisabeth discuss "The French Connection" 47:02 Recasting 1:11:51 Double Feature 1:14:46 Final Thoughts 1:21:43 A preview of next week's episode "The Impossible" Next week, we bring you another disaster...I mean, episode focusing on nature's fury in "The Impossible"!  

Patrick and Adam Riske ain't afraid of no ghost. Download this episode here.Subscribe to F This Movie! on Apple Podcasts.Also discussed this episode: The French Connection (1971), Kiki's Delivery Service (1989), The Phoenician Scheme (2025), F1 (2025), Forbidden Planet (1956), The Weather Man (2005), Anaconda (1997), Breakdown (1997), Riff Raff (2025), The Woman in the Yard (2025), Bring Her Back (2025)

Odds and Ends: This is sort of our anniversary episode! Meaning, it's near our anniversary and we did a trilogy, so you know, sort of. T.J. reworks song lyrics from his youth.Feature Film: We're talking about the recently trilogized 28 Blanks Later series, Weeks and all. Sorry, warts and all. Same thing. We pulled Ida back in for another episode, too, as we seem to do with our guests we trick into coming on the show. Next week's movie: The French Connection (1971)You can join the conversation Wednesdays at 7pm EST! Available in podcast form on all your favorite podcatchers!Socials:linktr.ee/ThereWillBeDudsTwitch // ThereWillBeDudsYouTube // There Will Be DudsTwitter // @ThereWillBeDudsFacebook // There Will Be DudsInstagram // ThereWillBeDudsTikTok // @ThereWillBeDuds(0:00) Show start(7:17) 28 Days Later discussion(1:03:15) 28 Weeks Later discussion(1:39:39) 28 Years Later discussion(2:32:11) Next week's movie

Jon Kelly joins guest host Julia Alexander to unpack Anna Wintour's long-anticipated but still seismic decision to scale back her day-to-day role at American ‘Vogue.' The duo handicap the succession race and dissect Condé's broader pivot to leaner, more profitable operations. Then they dig into Netflix's new partnership with French broadcaster TF1—and what it signals for the world's top streamer, and modern media companies writ large. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

THE FRENCH CONNECTION Two NYPD detectives working in the Narcotics Bureau uncover a heroin smuggling operation with ties to Marseilles, France. What begins as routine surveillance quickly spirals into a dangerous international pursuit. Despite their best efforts, tracking down the smugglers and bringing their elusive ringleaders to justice becomes a maddening game of cat and mouse. Craig and Elisabeth end June Hackman month talking about dirty cops, blind snipers, 1970s New York and the movie “The French Connection” on this week's Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 0:51 Craig and Elisabeth talk about recent job interviews and their favorite Gene Hackman movies. 7:00 Craig and Elisabeth discuss "The French Connection" 36:03 Recasting 51:46 Double Feature 54:35 Final Thoughts Next week, we bring you a special episode as we present our first inductees into the William Atherton Asshole Hall of Fame!

  In our latest tribute, Janet, John, (and Pen) celebrate the life and career of a revered American actor whose career spanned over four decades... Gene Hackman! After serving in the U.S. Marine Corps, he decided to prove his teachers wrong and move to New York City to become an actor, eventaully getting his breakthrough role in Bonnie and Clyde (1967). From playing a rough NYPD detective to Superman's arch nemisis, Hackman did it all, with over eighty screen credits to his name! An acting titan of 1970s and 80s Hollywood, the two-time academy award and four-time Golden Globes winner starred in numerous classics such as Bonnie and Clyde (1967),  I Never Sang for My Father (1970), The French Connection (1971), Superman films (1978–1987), Hoosiers (1986), Unforgiven (1992), The Royal Tenenbaums (1994), and more up until his final film role in Welcome to Mooseport (2004), after which he retired from acting, occasionally narrating documentaries until 2017.  To learn more about this episode and others, visit the official Cinema Sounds & Secrets website!

American Gangster (2007) is Ridley Scott's homage to The French Connection: it's got the right cars, clothes, and colors and is based on another true story of an obsessed cop trying to take down a drug kingpin. The feature (or the bug, depending on how you look at it) is Denzel Washington in the title role. Is an actor so charismatic that everyone talks as if they are on a first-name basis with him actually a liability in a movie that wants to tell a story of a large-scale heroin dealer who, in the movie's first scene, burns a man alive? Can an actor's star power ever backfire? John McCarty's Bullets Over Hollywood (Grand Central Publishing, 2005) traces the gangster film and explores the enduring appeal of the genre. Incredible bumper music by John Deley. Please subscribe to the show and consider leaving us a rating or review. You can find over three hundred episodes wherever you get your podcasts. Follow the show on X and on Letterboxd–and email us any time at fifteenminutefilm@gmail.com with requests and recommendations. Also check out Dan Moran's substack, Pages and Frames, where he writes about books and movies, as well as the many film-related interviews on The New Books Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

American Gangster (2007) is Ridley Scott's homage to The French Connection: it's got the right cars, clothes, and colors and is based on another true story of an obsessed cop trying to take down a drug kingpin. The feature (or the bug, depending on how you look at it) is Denzel Washington in the title role. Is an actor so charismatic that everyone talks as if they are on a first-name basis with him actually a liability in a movie that wants to tell a story of a large-scale heroin dealer who, in the movie's first scene, burns a man alive? Can an actor's star power ever backfire? John McCarty's Bullets Over Hollywood (Grand Central Publishing, 2005) traces the gangster film and explores the enduring appeal of the genre. Incredible bumper music by John Deley. Please subscribe to the show and consider leaving us a rating or review. You can find over three hundred episodes wherever you get your podcasts. Follow the show on X and on Letterboxd–and email us any time at fifteenminutefilm@gmail.com with requests and recommendations. Also check out Dan Moran's substack, Pages and Frames, where he writes about books and movies, as well as the many film-related interviews on The New Books Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/film

American Gangster (2007) is Ridley Scott's homage to The French Connection: it's got the right cars, clothes, and colors and is based on another true story of an obsessed cop trying to take down a drug kingpin. The feature (or the bug, depending on how you look at it) is Denzel Washington in the title role. Is an actor so charismatic that everyone talks as if they are on a first-name basis with him actually a liability in a movie that wants to tell a story of a large-scale heroin dealer who, in the movie's first scene, burns a man alive? Can an actor's star power ever backfire? John McCarty's Bullets Over Hollywood (Grand Central Publishing, 2005) traces the gangster film and explores the enduring appeal of the genre. Incredible bumper music by John Deley. Please subscribe to the show and consider leaving us a rating or review. You can find over three hundred episodes wherever you get your podcasts. Follow the show on X and on Letterboxd–and email us any time at fifteenminutefilm@gmail.com with requests and recommendations. Also check out Dan Moran's substack, Pages and Frames, where he writes about books and movies, as well as the many film-related interviews on The New Books Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

American Gangster (2007) is Ridley Scott's homage to The French Connection: it's got the right cars, clothes, and colors and is based on another true story of an obsessed cop trying to take down a drug kingpin. The feature (or the bug, depending on how you look at it) is Denzel Washington in the title role. Is an actor so charismatic that everyone talks as if they are on a first-name basis with him actually a liability in a movie that wants to tell a story of a large-scale heroin dealer who, in the movie's first scene, burns a man alive? Can an actor's star power ever backfire? John McCarty's Bullets Over Hollywood (Grand Central Publishing, 2005) traces the gangster film and explores the enduring appeal of the genre. Incredible bumper music by John Deley. Please subscribe to the show and consider leaving us a rating or review. You can find over three hundred episodes wherever you get your podcasts. Follow the show on X and on Letterboxd–and email us any time at fifteenminutefilm@gmail.com with requests and recommendations. Also check out Dan Moran's substack, Pages and Frames, where he writes about books and movies, as well as the many film-related interviews on The New Books Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/popular-culture

Amy MacIver, in for CapeTalk’s Sara-Jayne Makwala King is joined on Weekend Breakfast by Clarisse Henrion the Head of departments Tech & Services /Healthcare & Lifestyle, Business France South AfricaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CRIMSON TIDE After the Cold War, a rogue Russian republic with nukes threatens global security. Captain Frank Ramsey brings on a sharp but untested officer—Lieutenant Commander Ron Hunter,  —to join him aboard the USS Alabama. When conflicting orders come in and Ramsey pushes for a strike, Hunter fears they could start a nuclear war, setting off a tense standoff that could decide the fate of the world. Craig, Elisabeth and Alan talk about personal interpretation, celebrating Gene Hackman, the confusion of war and the movie “Crimson Tide” on this week's Matinee Heroes!! Show Notes 1:04 Craig, Elisabeth and Alan continue June Hackman month by discovering which Gene Hackman movies are Alan's favorites. 7:34 Craig, Elisabeth and Alan discuss "Crimson Tide" 34:16 Recasting 55:04 Double Feature 59:39 Final Thoughts 1:12:35 A preview of next week's episode "The French Connection" Next week, we end June Hackman with his Oscar winning role in "The French Connection" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T76K3RxJY0A&ab_channel=20thCenturyStudios

This week on SWIMFANS: FULL CLIP, we're joined by storyboard artist Leo Garcia to discuss being so bad at tailing the French, the joy of car dismantling, and our desire to move to The Zone in 1971's THE FRENCH CONNECTION! patreon.com/swimfans

On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest from the Club World Cup as Manchester City and Real Madrid begin their campaigns.Pep Guardiola hints at a possible way back for Jack Grealish.Xabi Alonso fears Al-Hilal strength.Leah Williamson to battle on despite several English retirements.Joe Gomez could follow Caoimhin Kelleher out the door.And could Paul Pogba play in France?Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

A native of Quebec, Canada, Pete Charette tells his story of becoming the Drug Enforcement Administration's go-to French speaking agent, traveling across the globe for DEA undercover operations. In this episode, Pete, often known as “Frenchy,” unfolds how he posed as a Corsican mobster and infiltrated the international narcotics trafficking network now known as “the French Connection.” About Pete Charette: Pierre "Pete" Charette's adventures spanned a heart-pounding 33 years as a police officer, undercover detective and DEA Special Agent throughout the United States and around the world. His investigative ability and imagination in numerous undercover roles took him from the United States into the French criminal underworld, the Iron Curtain and across the planet to untangle some of the world's largest criminal organizations. Risking his life on numerous occasions, he was instrumental in the takedown of Harold Rosenthal, head of the largest cocaine conspiracy organization in the United States. Throughout his career, he received numerous awards for his bravery and accomplishments in the war on drugs against the United States. Buy Pete Charette's books "One Hell of a Ride." Produced by The Mob Museum. To watch episodes of this podcast, visit YouTube For behind-the-scenes photos, merchandise and exclusive content, visit insidethelife.org For more on the Museum visit themobmuseum.org This program is presented by The Mob Museum and includes views and opinions of independent panelists and/or interviewees that do not necessarily reflect or represent the stance of The Mob Museum. Factual statements made by panelists/interviewees have also not been vetted by the Museum, and the Museum does not assert that such statements are truthful. All statements should be understood as the individual's perspective rather than a view expressed by The Mob Museum. This program has been made available by The Mob Museum for the private, non-commercial use of its audience. Such private use is intended for informational and educational purposes only. This program is subject to copyright protection, and those seeking to utilize the program or portions thereof, for anything other than private use should contact The Mob Museum at PR@themobmuseum.org.

My guest today , James M Rothstein NYPD Det Retired, was just fascinating. We discussed the Son Of Sam investigation, The Franklin Coverup, Boys Town, Manson, Organized crime cases in NYC. NYC politics and blackmail. Just a fascinating guy from NYC 70s NYPD. Great stuff. We even got into the French Connection case. One thing he is very passionate about is a law he wrote to combat human trafficking:Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.

Welcome to Road Trip Reviews! This is a joint effort between Tyler at 2nd Look Cinema and his Brother Brev at The Movie Defenders. The brothers are traveling literally halfway across the country and decided to talk about movies. Particularly the AFI's Top 100. Join them to listen to thier discussion numbers 100-96

THE WORST SUPERMAN MOVIE?? Superman IV: The Quest for Peace Full Reaction Watch Along:   / thereelrejects   Visit https://huel.com/rejects to get 15% off your order Andrew & Tara continue their SUPERMAN MARATHON in preparation for James Gunn's Superman as they hunker in for their Superman IV: The Quest for Peace Reaction, Recap, Commentary, Analysis, & Spoiler Review!! Join Andrew Gordon & Tara Erickson as they revisit Sidney J. Furie's ambitious 1987 capstone to the Superman saga, Superman IV: The Quest for Peace. In a bid to rid the world of nuclear weapons, Superman (Christopher Reeve, Superman II, Somewhere in Time) addresses the United Nations—only to have his ideals mocked by Lex Luthor (Gene Hackman, The French Connection, Unforgiven), who escapes prison with his bumbling brother Lenny (Jon Cryer, Pretty in Pink, Two and a Half Men) and uses a strand of Superman's hair to create the unstoppable Nuclear Man (Mark Pillow). As nuclear arsenals surge and disaster looms, Superman must face his dark clone in a showdown of planetary stakes. Andrew & Tara break down every iconic moment—from the unforgettable scene where Superman gathers and hurls nuclear warheads into the sun, to the epic beachside duel with Nuclear Man on a wind-swept shoreline. Margot Kidder (Lois Lane, The Amityville Horror, Black Christmas) brings sparkle to every newsroom scene at the Daily Planet, joined by Jackie Cooper as Perry White (the world-weary editor from Superman, The People vs. Noah Drake) and Marc McClure as Jimmy Olsen (the ever-optimistic photographer of Superman II, Smallville). Don't miss Superman's daring roller-skate rescue of Lois, the UN nuclear debate, and the film's earnest message about hope and global unity. Follow Andrew Gordon on Socials:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MovieSource Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/agor711/?hl=en Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Agor711 Follow Tara Erickson: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TaraErickson Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/taraerickson/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/thetaraerickson Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RMR 0318: Special Guest, Andrew Neumann, joins your hosts, Bryan Frye and Russsell Guest for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit The French Connection (1971) [R] Genre: Crime, Action, Thriller, Action   Starring: Gene Hackman, Fernando Rey, Roy Scheider, Tony Lo Bianco, Marcel Bozzuffi, Frédéric de Pasquale, Bill Hickman, Mulderig, Ann Rebbot, Harold Gary, Arlene Farber, Eddie Egan, André Ernotte, Sonny Grosso, Benny Marino, Lou Boca   Directed by: William Friedkin Recorded on 2025-05-02

1971's The French Connection starring Gene Hackman and directed by William Friedkin is a crime thriller masterpiece. Starting here, and continuing next week, Film Seizure memorializes the great actor Gene Hackman. Episodes release on Wednesday at www.filmseizure.com "Beyond My Years" by Matt LaBarber LaBarber The Album Available at https://mattlabarber.bandcamp.com/album/labarber-the-album Copyright 2020 Like what we do? Buy us a coffee! www.ko-fi.com/filmseizure Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/filmseizure/ Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/filmseizure.bsky.social Follow us on Mastodon: https://universeodon.com/@filmseizure Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/filmseizure/ You can now find us on YouTube as well! The Film Seizure Channel can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/c/FilmSeizure

Dotun, Andy and Nicky prize open the postbag for more of your European football queries, as the likes of Ajax and Bayer Leverkusen look to their next respective managerial eras. Can Erik ten Hag really replace Xabi Alonso? And could Liverpool assistant Johnny Heitinga help Ajax?Plus, Sevilla look doomed to another season of struggle and Zinedine Zidane has made an unprecedented play for the France job. And are Rangers really the frontrunners to sign Real Madrid legend Luka Modrić?!Ask us a question on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, and email us here: otc@footballramble.com.For ad-free shows, head over to our Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a longer than expected Spring hiatus, The Film '89 Podcast is back and on Episode 134, returning co-hosts Matthias Van De Roest and Bill Scurry join Steve and Skye to celebrate the 40th anniversary of acclaimed director William Friedkin's 1985 crime drama To Live and Die in L.A. Something of a return to form for Friedkin after a number of critical and commercial failures, the film would tap into the same gritty police procedural approach that made his 1971 masterpiece The French Connection so successful. Starring William Petersen, John Pankow, Debra Feuer, Darlanne Fluegel, Dean Stockwell, John Turturro and featuring a brilliantly threatening turn from Willem Dafoe as counterfeiter Eric Masters, To Live and Die in L.A. also features gorgeous cinematography by Robby Müller and a stunning new wave soundtrack by Wang Chung. As well as giving their usual in-depth analysis, the guys also dig into the making of the film, paying particular attention to its incredible car chase sequence. So fasten your seatbelts and hold on tight as the Film '89 team explore one of the quintessential crime dramas of not just the 1980s, but any decade.

If the Western is the godfather of American cinema, then the crime film is its son. With tough guys, shootouts, and explorations of morality, these movies capture the seedy underbelly of a post-war urban world. So, for today's video, I'll be ranking a list of crime films chosen by my producer. Hot takes are bound to happen. - - - Today's Sponsor: Helix Sleep - Go to https://helixsleep.com/klavan to get 27% Off Sitewide + Free Bedding Bundle (Sheet Set and Mattress Protector) with any Luxe or Elite Mattress Order.

So many catchphrases, we can't even be bothered to remember them. So whilst we try and make something stick, how about nine memorable songs from S3xverbot, Scustin, Les Lullies, Bruce Ruffin, Zodiac Mindwarp And The Love Reaction, The Spackles, Danny Cleaver, Madalitso band and Sexfaces.Voice of Jeff, Comedy Suburbs, what was it?, Tony has your Facebook comments, Dentist, sick of the internet, last week, Apocalypse Babys recording again, Andor, Forest, Lodger, French Connection, A Call To Spy, graphic violence, From the Vaults, Tony's International Gig Guide, this week, interviewing, the Quattro range (TM), cheese rolling, Health and Safety, no Izzatwat, Quiz Time for Tony, Monkey and a reminder of the ways you can listen.Song 1: S3xverbot – Sexverbot!Song 2: Scustin – I'm Never Flying With Ryanair AgainSong 3: Les Lullies – A l'EtroitSong 4: Bruce Ruffin – Crazy PeopleSong 5: Zodiac Mindwarp And The Love Reaction – Hangover From HellSong 6: The Spackles – Pistols At DawnSong 7: Danny Cleaver – Everything's Your FaultSong 8: Madalitso band – Princess WambaSong 9: Sexfaces – Special / Lame

THE SUPERIOR SUPERMAN 2?? Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut Full Reaction Watch Along:   / thereelrejects   Visit https://huel.com/rejects to get 15% off your order Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Aparrel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Andrew & Tara continue their SUPERMAN MARATHON on the road to James Gunn's Superman giving their Superman 2 Reaction, Recap, Commentary, Analysis, & Spoiler Review!! Join Andrew Gordon & Tara Erickson as they dive into the long-awaited Richard Donner Cut of Superman II, where the Man of Steel (Christopher Reeve, Somewhere in Time, Deathtrap) faces off against exiled Kryptonian tyrants led by General Zod (Terence Stamp, The Adventures of Priscilla, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade). After renouncing his powers to live as Clark Kent, Superman must reclaim his abilities when Zod, Ursa (Sarah Douglas, Conan the Destroyer, Flash Gordon), and Non (Jack O'Halloran, Superman, The Sting) break free and threaten Earth's fate. Margot Kidder (Lois Lane, The Amityville Horror, Black Christmas) delivers her trademark spark as she navigates the fallout of Clark's sacrifice, while Gene Hackman (Lex Luthor, The French Connection, Unforgiven) schemes to reclaim the Fortress of Solitude's secrets. Highlights include Zod's chilling demand “Kneel before Zod!”, the epic Daily Planet rooftop showdown, Superman's gravity-defying Statue of Liberty rescue, and the emotional reversal of time to restore Metropolis—now restored to Donner's original vision. Don't miss our breakdown of every iconic moment, character beat, and the nuanced differences that make this cut a must-see for any fan of the Man of Steel! Follow Andrew Gordon on Socials:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MovieSource Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/agor711/?hl=en Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Agor711 Follow Tara Erickson: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TaraErickson Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/taraerickson/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/thetaraerickson Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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We get crushed by Final Destination: Bloodlines and also talk The French Connection, Clown in a Cornfield, Companion and the Mission: Impossible franchise. Follow the show on Twitter: @thecinemaspeak Follow the show on Instagram: cinemaspeakpodcast Subscribe on Youtube: Cinema Speak Intro/Brad's Food Poisoning: 0:00 - 12:38 Review - Final Destination: Bloodlines: 12:38 - 57:42 Movie Roulette - The French Connection: 57:42 - 1:14:22 Micro-Reviews - Mission: Impossible franchise, Clown in a Cornfield, Companion: 1:14:22 - 1:38:08 This week in new releases/Outro: 1:38:08 - 1:45:19

En 2009, alors que la côte du sculpteur Alberto Giacometti bat des records sur le marché de l'art, une affaire de faux éclate en Allemagne, révélant l'existence de plus de mille contrefaçons de l'artiste. Pendant dix ans, deux marchands allemands associés à Robert Driessen, un faussaire hollandais, ont réussi à écouler des centaines de fausses sculptures. Certaines ont même été exposées dans les musées...Cet épisode de Faussaires est co-produit par Initial Studio et French Connection, adapté du documentaire audiovisuel “Un faux air de Giacometti”, produit par French Connection, réalisé par Clara Ott, co-écrit par Clara Ott et Anne Moutot.Bonne écoute ! Pour découvrir nos autres podcasts, suivez Initial Studio sur Instagram et Facebook. Crédits du podcastProduction exécutive du podcast : Initial Studio Production éditoriale : Sarah Koskievic Montage : Camille Legras et Victor Benhamou Illustration : Initial Studio Avec la voix d'Elsa Hamnane Hébergé par Audion. Visitez https://www.audion.fm/fr/privacy-policy pour plus d'informations.

En 2009, alors que la côte du sculpteur Alberto Giacometti bat des records sur le marché de l'art, une affaire de faux éclate en Allemagne, révélant l'existence de plus de mille contrefaçons de l'artiste. Pendant dix ans, deux marchands allemands associés à Robert Driessen, un faussaire hollandais, ont réussi à écouler des centaines de fausses sculptures. Certaines ont même été exposées dans les musées...Cet épisode de Faussaires est co-produit par Initial Studio et French Connection, adapté du documentaire audiovisuel “Un faux air de Giacometti”, produit par French Connection, réalisé par Clara Ott, co-écrit par Clara Ott et Anne Moutot.Bonne écoute ! Pour découvrir nos autres podcasts, suivez Initial Studio sur Instagram et Facebook. Crédits du podcastProduction exécutive du podcast : Initial Studio Production éditoriale : Sarah Koskievic Montage : Camille Legras et Victor Benhamou Illustration : Initial Studio Avec la voix d'Elsa Hamnane Hébergé par Audion. Visitez https://www.audion.fm/fr/privacy-policy pour plus d'informations.

En 2009, alors que la côte du sculpteur Alberto Giacometti bat des records sur le marché de l'art, une affaire de faux éclate en Allemagne, révélant l'existence de plus de mille contrefaçons de l'artiste. Pendant dix ans, deux marchands allemands associés à Robert Driessen, un faussaire hollandais, ont réussi à écouler des centaines de fausses sculptures. Certaines ont même été exposées dans les musées...Cet épisode de Faussaires est co-produit par Initial Studio et French Connection, adapté du documentaire audiovisuel “Un faux air de Giacometti”, produit par French Connection, réalisé par Clara Ott, co-écrit par Clara Ott et Anne Moutot.Bonne écoute ! Pour découvrir nos autres podcasts, suivez Initial Studio sur Instagram et Facebook. Crédits du podcastProduction exécutive du podcast : Initial Studio Production éditoriale : Sarah Koskievic Montage : Camille Legras et Victor Benhamou Illustration : Initial Studio Avec la voix d'Elsa Hamnane Hébergé par Audion. Visitez https://www.audion.fm/fr/privacy-policy pour plus d'informations.

THE ROAD TO JAMES GUNN'S SUPERMAN BEGINS!! Watch DC Studios Showcase on the Max YouTube channel and listen wherever you get your podcasts! https://link.chtbl.com/DCStudiosShowcase Superman 1978 Full Reaction Watch Along:   / thereelrejects   Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Aparrel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ With the new DCU launching this July with James Gunn's brand new Superman film, Andrew & Tara REUNITE for their Classic Superman Reaction, Recap, Commentary, Analysis, & Spoiler Review!! Join Andrew Gordon & Tara Erickson as they soar back to 1978 for Richard Donner's groundbreaking superhero epic Superman. From the ice-planet origin of Kal-El and his upbringing as mild-mannered reporter Clark Kent (Christopher Reeve, Somewhere in Time, Deathtrap), to his first heroic rescue of Lois Lane (Margot Kidder, The Amityville Horror, Black Christmas) atop a perilous helicopter and the iconic flight over Metropolis, this film defined comic-book cinema. Gene Hackman (Oscar-winner for The French Connection, Unforgiven) delights as the conniving Lex Luthor, whose audacious plot to trigger a California earthquake with stolen nuclear missiles pits the Man of Steel against his deadliest foe. Marlon Brando (Oscar-winner for The Godfather, Apocalypse Now) lends gravitas as Superman's father Jor-El, while Ned Beatty (iconic in Network, Deliverance) brings comic relief as the bumbling henchman Otis. Jackie Cooper (veteran of The Bowery Boys series and The People vs. Noah Drake) anchors the Daily Planet as Perry White, and Glenn Ford (star of Gilda, Blackboard Jungle) moves hearts as Jonathan Kent. Don't miss our breakdown of every unforgettable moment—from the desert missile test and Lois's rooftop revelation to Superman's climactic airplane rescue and victorious return to the skies! Follow Andrew Gordon on Socials:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MovieSource Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/agor711/?hl=en Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Agor711 Follow Tara Erickson: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TaraErickson Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/taraerickson/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/thetaraerickson Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Josh and Jamie and special returning guest critic and author Jason Bailey discuss a 90s John Travolta/James Gandolfini double feature of Barry Sonnenfeld's effortlessly charming merging of Hollywood industry satire, Elmore Leonard gangster crime-thriller and laid-back hangout movie GET SHORTY (1995) and Steven Zaillian's procedural courtroom drama A CIVIL ACTION (1998) Next week's episode is a patron-exclusive bonus episode on Gene Hackman in THE FRENCH CONNECTION (1971) and NIGHT MOVES (1975), you can get access to that episode (and all past + future bonus episodes) by subscribing to our $5 tier on Patreon: www.patreon.com/sleazoidspodcast Intro // 00:00-14:14 GET SHORTY // 14:14-1:19:10 A CIVIL ACTION // 1:19:10-2:29:52 Outro // 2:29:52-2:32:58 BUY JASON'S BOOK "Gandolfini: Jim, Tony, and the Life of a Legend": https://store.abramsbooks.com/products/gandolfini MERCH: www.teepublic.com/stores/sleazoids?ref_id=17667 WEBSITE: www.sleazoidspodcast.com/ Pod Twitter: twitter.com/sleazoidspod Pod Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/SLEAZOIDS/ Josh's Twitter: twitter.com/thejoshl Josh's Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/thejoshl Jamie's Twitter: twitter.com/jamiemilleracas Jamie's Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/jamiemiller

Dive deep into the critically acclaimed 1971 classic, 'The French Connection,' directed by William Friedkin. Join us as we explore Gene Hackman's Oscar-winning portrayal of the gritty, obsessed NYPD detective Popeye Doyle, and the film's groundbreaking car chase that set new standards in cinema. We discuss the film's raw depiction of 1970s New York, Hackman's method acting, and the influences this movie has had on crime and thriller genres. This episode also touches on the unsung hero behind the camera, William Friedkin, and his unique directorial style that forever changed the landscape of action filmmaking. Don't miss our take on one of the most influential crime films ever made!

This Week on America's Podcast… We're flipping the switch and turning on the Black Light as we dive headfirst into Smith/Kotzen's "Black Light/White Noise"—joined by our special guest Eric Lussier from The French Connection! Is this album a sonic revelation or just some artsy white noise that makes you want to unplug the stereo and apologize to your ears? No spoilers—but we definitely brought sunglasses for the solos. Tracks of the Week: Marc cranks the chaos with “You Gimmie Nothing” – Scumbag Millionaire (and they say romance is dead) Mooger gets glam and deep with “Theater of the Soul” – Poison Jerry lights it up with “A Million Suns” – Arch Enemy (because one sun just isn't metal enough) Eric drops the mic with “Reach” – Militia Vox (and we're still trying to catch it) So until next week—keep your guitar shredding, your amps loud, and don't stare directly into the black light(unless you're into that). #BlackLightJamSession #SmithKotzenGlowUp #WhiteNoiseOrWhiteHot #FrenchConnectionRockInvasion #PodcastPowerChords #MillionSunsNoSPF #ScumbagMillionaireMood #MilitiaVoxRising #PoisonInTheTheater #TurnItUpAndFadeToBlackLight https://feed.podbean.com/scifimarc5150/feed.xml

The gang plays the anti hero this week as they review the movie that changed the standard for Car Chase Scenes... The French Connection. Based on a book of the same name, TFC follows two NYPD drug unit detectives as they try to intercept a huge heroin shipment coming into the US through a corrupt French business man. This film won best picture, best actor, and best supporting actor at the Oscars, and has what is universally considered the grand daddy of all chase scene... but did the gang enjoy it?Visit the YouTube channel Saturdays @ 12:30 PM Pacific to get in on the live stream, or just watch this episode rather than just listen!Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI1lVsk1xjMSBgZK82uAzgQThis Episode:https://youtu.be/VFahOcr8Dy0http://www.MCFCpodcast.comhttps://www.twitch.tv/MCFCpodcasthttp://www.facebook.com/MCFCpodcasthttp://www.twitter.com/podcastMCFChttp://www.tiktok.com/middleclassfilmclasshttp://www.instagram.com/middleclassfilmclass   Email: MCFCpodcast@gmail.comMerch store - https://middle-class-film-class.creator-spring.com/    Join the Patreon:www.patreon.con/middleclassfilmclass Patrons:JavierJoel ShinnemanLinda McCalisterHeather Sachs https://twitter.com/DorkOfAllDorksChris GeigerDylanMitch Burns Robert Stewart JasonAndrew Martin Dallas Terry Jack Fitzpatrick Mackenzie MinerAngry Otter (Michael)Joseph Navarro     Pete Abeyta  and Tyler Noe

On this week's show, Steve, Dana, and Julia gab about Another Simple Favor, the sequel to Paul Fieg's 2018 A Simple Favor, which again pits Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick in a twisty, noir comedy. Next, they discuss Amy Sherman Paladino's new Franco-American ballet TV confection Étoile. Finally, they confer on the shocking conclave pick of an American pope with New York Times journalist and Vatican-watcher Ruth Graham. In the exclusive Slate Plus Bonus Episode, the panel spoils the heck out of all the many wild plot turns of Another Simple Favor. Endorsements: Dana: The new film April by up-and-coming Georgian filmmaker Déa Kulumbegashvili. Julia: An essay by Keith Phipps's about six crucial seconds in The French Connection and the experience of seeing this William Friedken film classic at a repertory cinema near you.  Steve: The enduringly nourishing poem “Peeling Onions” by Adrienne Rich. Podcast production by Jessamine Molli. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's show, Steve, Dana, and Julia gab about Another Simple Favor, the sequel to Paul Fieg's 2018 A Simple Favor, which again pits Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick in a twisty, noir comedy. Next, they discuss Amy Sherman Paladino's new Franco-American ballet TV confection Étoile. Finally, they confer on the shocking conclave pick of an American pope with New York Times journalist and Vatican-watcher Ruth Graham. In the exclusive Slate Plus Bonus Episode, the panel spoils the heck out of all the many wild plot turns of Another Simple Favor. Endorsements: Dana: The new film April by up-and-coming Georgian filmmaker Déa Kulumbegashvili. Julia: An essay by Keith Phipps's about six crucial seconds in The French Connection and the experience of seeing this William Friedken film classic at a repertory cinema near you.  Steve: The enduringly nourishing poem “Peeling Onions” by Adrienne Rich. Podcast production by Jessamine Molli. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Julian, Madeline, and Emilio are joined by Brendan McDonald, the producer of 'WTF with Marc Maron,' to finish off their cycle of New York City movies with a "Close-Up" on the works of legendary cinematographer Owen Roizman. A versatile visual talent ready for whatever came his way, Roizman burst out of the gate with William Friedkin's crime drama "The French Connection" (1971), in which he unforgettably and frantically photographed a plethora of New York locales. This showcase of his skills made him the perfect choice to shoot "The Taking of Pelham One Two Three" (1974), the Joseph Sargent-directed, subway-set thriller infused with workplace humor that indelibly captures a timeless spirit of New York. But Roizman's aptitude also extended beyond the grimy streets and subway tunnels, and rose up to the broadcasting towers of Midtown Manhattan in "Network" (1976), the darkly prescient media satire written by Paddy Chayefsky and directed by Sidney Lumet. Blending their eyes for detail with their lived experience as New Yorkers, the group get into how Roizman's visual sense cemented the iconic status of these films, and why they stand the test of time even as they were made just a few years apart from one another. To hear Brendan discuss movies and other topics regularly, subscribe to the WTF bonus feed, "The Full Maron," for access to The Friday Show and other bonus material. Learn more at https://www.wtfpod.com/If you enjoy our podcast, please rate and review us on your podcast platform of choice.  This really helps us find new listeners and grow!Follow us on IG and TikTok: @sleeplesscinematicpodSend us an email at sleeplesscinematicpod@gmail.comOn Letterboxd? Follow Julian at julian_barthold and Madeline at patronessofcats

Retired Intelligence Detective Gary Jenkins brings you the best in mob history with his unique perception of the mafia. In this episode, Gary and retired FBI agent and mafia historian Bill Ouseley discuss the creation of the Kansas City Narcotics Syndicate, which emerged during the prohibition era as local mobsters adapted to the loss of revenue from bootlegging. The conversation explores how the organization capitalized on international trade routes—from Turkey to Sicily, France, Canada, and the U.S.—that were central to drug trafficking operations, including the infamous French Connection. Bill provides insights into the efforts led by Harry Anslinger, then-director of the Federal Bureau of Narcotics, to combat these syndicates. Despite Anslinger's tenacity, the Italian-Sicilian Mafia managed to turn narcotics into a lucrative enterprise. Kansas City played a significant role in this operation, with mob figures like Joe and Frank DeLuca orchestrating the drug trade as a formal, business-like entity. Tune in to learn about the federal crackdown, spearheaded by local narcotics agents, which ultimately disrupted this shadowy chapter of organized crime history. Subscribe to get gangster stories weekly Hit me up on Venmo for a cup of coffee or a shot and a beer @ganglandwire Click here to "buy me a cup of coffee" To go to the store or make a donation or rent Ballot Theft: Burglary, Murder, Coverup, click here To rent Brothers against Brothers, the documentary, click here.  To rent Gangland Wire, the documentary, click here To buy my Kindle book, Leaving Vegas: The True Story of How FBI Wiretaps Ended Mob Domination of Las Vegas Casinos. So anyhow. Well, anyhow, that's a, that was a little aside folks. Uh, we're gonna talk about the Narcotic Syndicate in Kansas City as an example. We got you up to, you know, creating this, uh, uh. Organization to, to fight these narcotics organizations. And, and they were developed with international connections and, and trade routes from Turkey to Sicily to maybe France, uh, um, Canada to the United States. I believe that's the way the French connection kinda was, uh, part of their operation was through Canada, but part of it was directly from Marsai into, uh. To, uh, the port in New York City. And so, but Kansas City had a big piece of that. So, bill, let's talk a little bit about, you know, Harry Anslinger and the Yeah. Early narcotics, uh, uh, bureau and, and fighting, you know, these specific mafia gangs here in Kansas City. Bill: Anslinger is director of the Federal Bureau of Narcotics is going after. The, uh, trade routes. Of course, [00:01:00] they got narcotics agents in the various cities. They're establishing what's going on abroad. And at the same time, the uh, Italian Sicilian group, which is organized into what we call Cora, they're dipping their fingers into the drugs and making it a major operation. Anslinger, uh, his organization is truly the only one, I mean. Some local police departments, uh, uh, were involved certainly, but uh, on a federal basis they were the main stay. So, uh, while, while he's in working, the mob is working, you know, and Anslinger job is getting harder as they get better. What happened in Kansas City is our organization that consolidated during prohibition, seeing the end of prohibition, uh, the powers to be, uh, decide that losing [00:02:00] alcohol. They would replace it by going big time into a drug operation, and it was called the Kansas City Narcotics Syndicate. Our narcotics agent here, who was instrumental in, uh, breaking it up. Uh, he had another name for it, I forget right now, but it was like a, uh, subsidiary of the mob, which is what it was. They appointed one of the original founders of the organization, a guy named Joe DeLuca, and he was given the, uh, job. Of putting this together, he and his brother Frank, they put it together on a ba a criminal, I mean, on a business basis. Uh,

Francois-Marie Banier is facing an uphill battle in French courts when he learns he's being sued by Liliane Bettencourt's only daughter, Francoise. When the French media learn of the accusations of financial abuse against the L'Oreal heiress, he becomes the butt of a joke, twisting the L'Oreal slogan, “Because he's worth it.” But thanks to a nosy butler and 20 hours of secret recordings, a new scandal overtakes Francois-Marie's melodrama: Mediapart, a scrappy, new newspaper, gets a hold of the recordings and accusations fly, this time sweeping up Nicholas Sarkozy and a web of alleged illegal campaign donations, tax shelters, and new villains in the massive tangle that is the Bettencourt Affair. Be the first to know about Wondery's newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletterListen to Scamfluencers on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen early and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/scamfluencers/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Francois-Marie Banier overcame indifferent parents to reach the heights of the Parisian art scene. His novels, plays, and photography gained him famous friends like Salvadore Dali, Princess Caroline of Monaco, and Johnny Depp. But he's also known as a striving social climber who seeks the affections of older French women to bankroll his artistic projects. When he's hired to photograph L'Oréal heiress Liliane Bettencourt, at one point the richest woman in the world, they hit it off instantly. As they grow closer, Liliane starts lavishing Francois-Marie with gifts: jewelry, real estate, and lucrative consulting contracts. But when she makes him the beneficiary of a life insurance policy, Liliane's daughter takes notice. She thinks Francois-Marie is taking advantage of the aging, possibly demented heiress. Liliane's daughter, and household staff, start monitoring Francois-Marie's every move. Soon, this palace intrigue will go far beyond France's wealthiest family, leading to lawsuits, secret recordings, and shocking revelations that will captivate all of France. Be the first to know about Wondery's newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletterListen to Scamfluencers on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen early and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/scamfluencers/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As Detectives Briscoe and Curtis work a drug sting, Lt. John Flynn shoots the dealer. Lenny backs up his old friend's story that Ruben Morales went for his gun, but Rey is suspicious about Flynn's connection to the dealer. They learn Morales was going to testify against a kingpin who had Flynn on his payroll. Prosecutors Jack McCoy and Jamie Ross want to charge Flynn with murder, but the dirty cop gets a deal in exchange for testifying before a police corruption commission. In front of the cameras, he accuses Briscoe of stealing drugs from the evidence locker. Lenny struggles to defend himself because the incident happened during his drinking days. The married woman he had an affair with comes forward to provide him with an alibi, but is humiliated by the commissioners. While wearing a wire, Briscoe gets Flynn to confirm his innocence. His perjury nullifies his deal, and before Lenny can take him in, Flynn shoots himself.We're talking about Law & Order season 7 episode 5 "Corruption." Our special guest is author and NPR reporter Sonari Glinton.This episode takes cues from the real life police scandal around drugs stolen from the famous "French Connection" operation. For exclusive content from Kevin and Rebecca, sign up on Patreon.