Episode
Indie Film Highlight: HARD EIGHT (1996)
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- Mar 15, 2026
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- 72
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Summary
Watch This Episode On YouTube Every Sunday, I'll post a quick video -- and podcast -- about an indie film from at least a year ago. Today's film: HARD EIGHT (1996) Director: Paul Thomas Anderson Screenplay: Paul Thomas Anderson Stars: Philip Baker Hall; John C. Reilly; Samuel L. Jackson; Gwyneth Paltrow SYNOPSIS Veteran gambler Sydney befriends a young man named John, transforming into a Las Vegas casino champion. John falls for a prostitute, and the couple soon finds themselves in need of Sydney's help. Subscribe to our YouTube channel Follow us on Letterboxd Follow us on Instagram Follow us on X Follow us on Facebook Follow us on TikTok Follow us on LinkedIn