Episode 92: Death Wish (1974)
I revisit Death Wish (1974), the film that helped define the vigilante genre and gave Charles Bronson one of the most memorable roles of his career.
Watching it now, I was struck by how much more thoughtful it is than its reputation suggests. Beneath the controversial violence is a film that asks difficult questions about crime, justice and what happens when ordinary people feel abandoned by society. Bronson delivers a surprisingly layered performance as Paul Kersey, while Michael Winner captures a New York that feels tense, dangerous and on edge.
In this episode, I reflect on how the film…
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