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Desperado part 2

·1 hr 11 min·5 clips
They break down Antonio Banderas' sleeve-holster guns and the ceiling fan kill in Desperado's bar shootout.
The episode is part two of a discussion on the film Desperado, following a previous episode. Hosts Tim and Ryan are joined by Southwest correspondent Benjamin Rabinoff. They open with casual banter about learning French versus Spanish in school, sharing personal failures with languages. The analysis dives into Desperado's plot, starting with Antonio Banderas' character entering a bar with a guitar case full of weapons. They praise the bar shootout as one of the greatest in film, noting details like the sleeve holsters and ceiling fan kill. The hosts discuss Salma Hayek's character introduction, her hotness, and her role in the town. Quentin Tarantino's cameo leads to a tangent about his foot fetish in movies and his controversial comments about actors like Matthew Lillard and Paul Dano. The plot progresses with Banderas discovering Hayek's character is involved with the drug cartel, leading to a confrontation. They analyze the final act, including the arrival of backup characters with weaponized guitar cases and the reveal that Bucho is Banderas' brother. The episode ends with the hosts sharing 'Desperado advice' and reflecting on revenge themes.

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A sharp, funny look at Bucho's limo, Navajas, and the movie's best problem-solving.

Cuff's Basement treats Desperado part 2 as a close look at movie hardware and bad decisions, with Tim, Ryan, and Benjamin Rabinoff circling Bucho's bulletproof limo, the sunroof as a shield, and Navajas arriving shirtless in black leather with crucifix throwing knives.

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For when you want a crime-movie recap that gets weirdly excited about a bulletproof limo.

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