Episode 106: At Close Range (1986)

In this episode I revisit At Close Range (1986), James Foley’s powerful crime drama starring Sean Penn and Christopher Walken. More than a story about criminals, it’s a film about fathers and sons, temptation, belonging and the difficult process of becoming your own person. I explore Sean Penn’s remarkable early career, Christopher Walken’s unforgettable performance as the charismatic and dangerous Brad Sr., and why this story of family, loyalty and betrayal remains such a compelling and highly re-watchable film nearly 40 years later.