This week on The Collision, we look back on the Die Hard franchise, its influences, its endearing characteristics, its legacy, and the latest film in the series, A Good Day to Die Hard.  As always, we finish up with our recommendations.

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Adam's Recommendation: Executive Decision

Dave's Recommendation: Walking Tall (1973)

Matt's Recommendation: Hard Ticket to Hawaii

[And if you need more convincing, here's one of the film's more memorable scenes]