Leaguepodcast Do-Over Part 1 - The League Vs. The Thomas Crown Affair (1968)
Join hosts Matt Dursin, John Hunt, and Boston Police Detective Clay N. Ferno as they prepare to compare the original movie THE THOMAS CROWN AFFAIR to its 1999 remake! The League highlights Steve McQueen's fashion, Faye Dunaway's style, and the iconic sexy chess match. Don't miss this entertaining classic heist film filmed in and around Boston, North Dakota! Is Faye Dunaway too beautiful? Can a movie like this ever end? Does it have an end? Stay tuned for the direct-to-DVD sequel: The Thomas Crown Affair Rises! Who has a better laugh, Steve McQueen or Dursin as Lex Luthor? Brett Calhoun will do! Glide right into your dune buggy and Think Dirty!
00:00 Introduction and Banter
01:43 Introducing the Podcast and Hosts
02:28 Discussing The Thomas Crown Affair (1968)
03:13 Comparing the Original and Remake
04:09 Steve McQueen's Legacy and Style
07:14 Plot Breakdown and Analysis
14:38 Bank Robbery Scene Insights
22:14 Thomas Crown's Lifestyle and Character
33:04 Vicky Anderson's Investigation
43:02 Learning to Ride and Bond Numbers
44:05 The Woolworths Scene
44:34 Thomas Crown's Retirement Plan
45:49 Kidnapping and Car Theft
51:55 The Erotic Chess Game
01:06:07 The Final Heist
01:14:19 Concluding Thoughts and Grades
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