The Hustler: Paul Newman & the Born Loser

In their first episode of 2022 the ReconCinemation is celebrating a very Newman New Year! In the first of 3 Paul Newman-centric episodes, the team is examining the film that boosted Paul to the A-List: 1961's THE HUSTLER! This week, Jon, David & Brent look back at the Walter Tevis novel, its transition from novel to film, the selection of Robert Rossen & why was an essential piece of the puzzle, where this film lands in the scope of Paul Newman's career, how it launched him into the A-list, the incredible cast including Jackie Gleason, Piper Laurie & George C. Scott & so much more! Plus, early memories of the film, why Newman is such an important figure both in film history & in humanitarian causes, why he connects with "loser" characters like Eddie Felson, how the film stands up today & more!

 

He was a winner... he was a loser... he was a podcaster... it's THE HUSTLER!

 

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