The Matt and Tubes pull out the tape and limp away from John Carpenter's 1981 semi-dystopian action adventure "Escape From New York!   Kurt Russell stars as Snake Plisskin, a mercenary coerced into leading a solo rescue mission in a future Manhattan that has been converted into an island wide prison. With a unique cast, an unusual pace, and a shoe string budget, can John Carpenter provide another Crucial classic?   The film features performances by Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, Ernest Borgnine, Donald Pleasence, Isaac Hayes, Harry Dean Stanton, and Adrienne Barbeau.

The Matt and Tubes put on their trench coats and head out in the rain to find out if "Unbreakable" is Crucial.   This reserved comic book inspired thriller began the trilogy that would come to include "Split" and "Glass". The film stars Bruce Willis, Samuel L. Jackson, and Robin Wright.

The Matt and Tubes dive into an action comedy classic.   Eddie Murphy stars as Axel Foley, a Chicago cop who travels to Beverly Hills to investigate the murder of a friend. A great cast, clever dialogue, and an unforgettable soundtrack make this one Crucial.

The Matt and Tubes don't have to go into the inner earth to watch "Godzilla vs. Kong". With HBO Max they can tear it apart from the comfort of their own homes.   

The Matt and Tubes forget to consider the weight while they try to make off with "American Animals". Evan Peters, Blake Jenner, Barry Keoghan, and Jared Abrahamson play college students who make a plan to steal valuable books from the collection at Transylvania University in Kentucky.  

The Matt and Tubes cross the railroad tracks to have a dance with "Footloose" the 1984 "Romantic, Music-Drama" (IMDb). The film features Kevin Bacon, Lori Singer, John Lithgow, Dianne Wiest, and Chris Penn.  As The Matt and Tubes dive into this story about a town that has made it illegal to dance within the city limits, they find so much more. Drugs, domestic violence, rampant sex, and tractor chicken are only a few of the dangers that threaten the very fabric of the community in Bomont. The question is. Is any of it Crucial? You'll have to come with us into the city and dance to find out. The soundtrack is Crucial though...probably....  

The Matt and Tubes follow directives one through four to find out if the action classic "Robocop" is Crucial.   Directed by Paul Verhoeven this satirical exploration of the use of cyborg police officers delivers action, laughs, and classic 80's heart. Does it hold up in the dystopian future of 2021? The Matt and Tubes will go in depth to decide if this project is a failed prototype or if "Robocop" is Crucial.

The Matt and Tubes lay low in Amish Country to find out if this 1985 crime drama is Crucial.   "Witness" was directed by Peter Weir and stars Harrison Ford, Kelly McGilllis, Lukas Hass, Danny Glover, Josef Sommer, and Jan Rubes.

The Matt and Tubes go to the big board to find out if the dark comedy classic "Dr.Strangelove" is Crucial. Stanley Kubrick co wrote and directed this send up of the military set during the height of cold war tensions. Peter Sellers, George C. Scott, and Sterling Hayden head up an amazing cast.

  The Matt and Tubes bluff their way into "Nightcrawler" Is it a noir? Is it a dark comedy? A thriller?!?!? One thing is for sure, its more crucial than the moon.