Max and Jason Watch: Duel (1971)

<p>On this week's episode, we tackle Steven Spielberg's first feature film, Duel. It started its life as a made-for-TV movie but then grew into something more. This is where a dynasty of feature film excellence began. The film stars Dennis Weaver, as an everyman kind of hero and giant semi with a nearly faceless, certainly nameless driver. It was based on a short story by the great thriller and horror writer Richard Matheson. Matheson also wrote the screenplay adaptation. How well does Spielberg's first thriller hold up? Have a listen and find out what we think of this 1971 thriller where almost all the cars are large, in charge, but maybe not great on gas. </p> <p>We have some big projects in the works, but we'd love to hear some film suggestions from listeners. </p> <p>Enjoy the show. </p> <p>M and J and (sometimes) A. </p>