Playback: Escape from New York (1981) | SIDEBAR FOREVER

<p>On today's podcast, we play back John Carpenter's dystopian action film ‘Escape From New York’. </p> <p>Released in 1981, this year marks the 40th anniversary of this sci-fi classic and we catch up with all the crazies: Kurt Russell as Snake, Isaac Hayes as The Duke, Ernest Borgnine as Cabbie, as well as Hauk, Brain, Maggie, Romero, and President Harker. </p> <p>We also get into some trivia as far as how the film got made, alternate casting choices, and a few superstar names who worked behind the scenes.</p>