The American Friend (1977)

In this week's episode of Cinema Callback, Andy and Michael unravel Wim Wenders’ hypnotic thriller The American Friend. Through their signature voicemail exchanges, they explore Dennis Hopper’s chilling take on Tom Ripley, the film’s fractured morality, and Wenders’ genre-defying style. From Hamburg’s shadows to Paris’ glow, this existential noir pulses with paranoia, longing, and style.

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Cinema Callback is a voicemail-based film podcast hosted by Andy and Michael, two lifelong movie lovers . Each week they exchange voice messages dissecting cult classics, hidden gems, and new releases. From horror to noir, indie to blockbusters, it’s an honest, playful take on cinema’s best (and weirdest). New episodes weekly. Listener voicemails welcome—link in our bio to join the WhatsApp group.
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