May 23, 2018

EP. 2 — Ben Hur

Strap on your death sandals, as Paul & Amy jump into 1959’s Roman epic Ben Hur! They discuss the incredible scope of the film, how Star Wars ripped off the famous chariot race, and how many characters say the word “leper.” Plus: Paul & Amy talk to stunt professional Christopher Leps about his career, and where Ben Hur ranks among the great stunt films.

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