The Boondock Saints

"103: Boondock Saints with Sean O'Connor" is the 116th overall episode of *Podcast Like It's 1999* covering the films of 1999, hosted by Kenny Neibart and Phil Iscove. The episode was released on November 13, 2019. The podcast also discusses the documentary covering the production of Boondock Saints, Overnight.

## Description

"Picture this. A College Dorm Room, the early 00s, weed smell pouring out of the bunk beds, not a book in its place. You look up on the wall and what do you see, A poster with no frame in sight, of a film starring a couple of cool dudes for a couple of "cool" dudes who just won't shut up about it. No, not Fight Club, not The Matrix either, this week on Podcast Like its 1999, we are talking The Boondocks Saints. Comedian, Head Writer and Dad Podcaster Sean O'Connor (A Little Late with Lily Singh) joins us to talk about one of the centerpieces of Bro Acclaimed Cinema."

## Kenny's Intro

"Hello and welcome to Podcast Like It's 1999, the podcast where we talk about the films of 1999, **from a firefiiiiiiight** here in 2019"

## Historical Information

"Tired of the crime overrunning the streets of Boston, Irish Catholic twin brothers Conner (Sean Patrick Flanery) and Murphy (Norman Reedus) are inspired by their faith to cleanse their hometown of evil with their own brand of zealous vigilante justice. As they hunt down and kill one notorious gangster after another, they become controversial folk heroes in the community. But Paul Smecker (Willem Dafoe), an eccentric FBI agent, is fast closing in on their blood-soaked trail."

*The Boondock Saints* was released 1/21/2000 in five theaters. It made $30K on a $6M budget. It has 28% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 91% from audiences. Roger Ebert did not review the film.

"This documentary follows Troy Duffy, a brash, foul-mouthed bartender whose screenplay for an action film called "Boondock Saints" scores him a generous contract to write and direct the film for Harvey Weinstein at Miramax Studios. Duffy's band, the Brood, is also in the midst of signing a contract with Madonna's Maverick Records. Duffy's fiery manner is instrumental to his success, but when the deals go sour, no one seems safe from his explosive temper."

*Overnight* was released 6/12/2003. It has 78% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 71% from audiences. Roger Ebert gave the film 3 out of 4 stars .

## Ratings

**The Boondock Saints**
 **Phil** | N/A
 **Sean** | N/A

**Overnight**
 **Phil** | N/A
 **Sean** | N/A

## Movies/TV Mentioned

Fast & Furious series, Yesterday, About Time, Across the Universe, Titus, Donnie Darko, Tarantino movies, Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead, The Usual Suspects, Pool Hall Junkies, The Big Kahuna, Albino Alligator, Suicide Kings, Dogma, Lost, Dogtooth, Inspector Gadget, Entourage, The Professional, The Boondock Saints II, Six Degrees of Separation, Sonic the Hedgehog, Inspector Gadget 2, True Detective, The Cider House Rules, Happy, Texas, Good Will Hunting, Chasing Amy, Galaxy Quest, Red State, Tusk, Yoga Hosers, Cop Out, Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, Aladdin, Snatch, Man from U.N.C.L.E., Layer Cake, Kick Ass, X-Men: First Class, The Kingsmen, Point Blank, Payback

## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. The Boondock Saints. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on May 5, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. The Boondock Saints. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on May 5, 2022.
3. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. Overnight. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on May 5, 2022.
4. ↑ Roger Ebert. Fast rise, hard fall -- all 'Overnight'. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on May 5, 2022.