Mayhem - Desperado (1995)

Welcome to another episode of Death Don’t Do Fiction, the AIPT Movies podcast! The podcast about the enduring legacy of our favorite movies! It’s May, which means it’s time for the AIPT Movies podcast’s “Mayhem” series! Where we cover movies that kick ass in the literal sense! In this week’s episode, Alex, Tim, and guest Tony Sedani discuss Robert Rodriguez’s shockingly accurate depiction of life as a traveling musician, 1995’s Desperado! One of the best "walking away from an explosion" shots in movie history! An incredible opening scene! Action yoga! A 90s cell phone! A sudden ponytail! Family drama! An unfortunate case of mistaken identity! Mismatched shoes! Lots of slow motion! Tons of squibs and environmental destruction! Surprisingly loyal bandmates! Guitar case Miniguns! The biggest hand cannon you've ever seen! Shadow-based mystical powers and guns that appear from nowhere! Music from Los Lobos! A shocking explanation for disgusting public toilets! A cast that includes Quent...