Riske Business: 1950s, Movies & More With My Mom

by Adam Riske

In honor of Mother’s Day, I asked my mom about all things 1950s and present from movies to fads to all other things pop culture.

Cinema Bestius: The Wild Bunch

A gang of outlaw cowboys disguised as federal troops ride up to a railroad office. The film’s opening credits begin, alternating with scenes of their bold robbery. Outlaw leader Pike Bishop shouts, “If they move, kill ‘em!” and the final credit appears on screen: “Directed by Sam Peckinpah."

Drunk on Foolish Pleasures: The Wild Bunch

This is the Western my students always liked the least…

F This Movie! - Network

Patrick and JB are angry prophets denouncing the hypocrisies of our times.