Episode 23: The Boost (1988)
Today I’m looking at The Boost (1988), a very 80s story about ambition, excess and self-destruction. James Woods throws himself into the lead role as a man spiralling out of control, and while the film can be heavy-handed at times, it works as both a period piece and a cautionary tale.
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