100 Things we learned from film

This week we’re heading into the wilderness with John Candy and Dan Aykroyd in the 1988 comedy classic The Great Outdoors.From the legendary “Old 96er” steak challenge and disastrous water skiing lessons to wisecracking raccoons and one unforgettable bald-headed bear, this lakeside family holiday has become a cult favourite of the 1980s. Written by John Hughes and directed by Howard Deutch, The Great Outdoors is a movie that proves family vacations are never peaceful: especially when Bart the Bear crashes the party.In this episode, we uncover 50 of the best facts behind the film. Discover how Bass Lake in California doubled for Wisconsin, how Annette Benning made her film debut, and what really went into wrangling raccoons, leeches, and one very patient grizzly. Whether you rented it on VHS, caught it on TV, or are revisiting it for the first time in years, this is the perfect summer throwback.For more episodes, head to 100thingswelearnedfromfilm.co.uk where you can catch up on all our previous shows.If you’d like to support the podcast, get shoutouts on future episodes, and access exclusive bonus content, check out our Patreon page at patreon.com/100thingsfilm---The Great Outdoors is a 1988 American comedy film directed by Howard Deutch, written and produced by John Hughes, and starring Dan Aykroyd and John Candy with supporting roles by Stephanie Faracy, Annette Bening (in her film debut), Chris Young, Lucy Deakins, and Robert Prosky. The film is about two families spending a vacation at a fictional resort town in northern Wisconsin.

In this episode of 100 Things We Learned From Film, we’re joined by award winning actress and creator Candice Palladino to dive deep into the 1992 comedy classic Sister Act, starring Whoopi Goldberg, Maggie Smith, and Harvey Keitel. Together we uncover 100 fascinating facts about the film, from behind-the-scenes stories and casting choices to filming locations, production trivia, and the unforgettable music that turned this movie into a worldwide hit. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or revisiting the convent for the first time in years, this episode is packed with insights and laughs.Candice brings her unique perspective as a performer and creative to help us explore the legacy of Sister Act and why it remains one of the most beloved comedies of the ’90s. Expect trivia you didn’t know, behind-the-scenes secrets you’ll love, and plenty of fun along the way as we celebrate one of cinema’s most joyful films. If you’re passionate about movie facts, film history, and laughs, this is the episode for you.---All of Candice's links and Socials can be found on her website at: www.candicepalladino.com so get on that because she's a brilliant follow!But we seriously recommend checking out the short horror film BLINK created by Fraught Productions and starring Candice and Penelope Yeulet. It's the scariest 3 minutes you'll watch today!Also Candice's Comedy Musical Web series IT'S DAISY MAY:https://youtu.be/FTXxfYe2Jv4?si=ZULS8jeyPIf-AW9FJust a sweet southern gal that wants be friends and nothing creepy at all... We promise!The picture used on the Thumbnail is credited to photographer Richard Wakefield... the one of Candice. not the Whoppi one. That was knicked off a google image search, innit?---Sister Act is a 1992 American musical crime comedy film directed by Emile Ardolino and written by Paul Rudnick (billed as Joseph Howard). It stars Whoopi Goldberg as a lounge singer forced to hide in a convent after being placed in a witness protection program. It also features Maggie Smith, Kathy Najimy, Wendy Makkena, Mary Wickes, and Harvey Keitel.Sister Act was one of the most financially successful comedies of the early 1990s, grossing $231 million worldwide against a $31 million budget. Its success extended to the home video market, and it was the most rented film of 1993 in the United States. The film spawned a franchise, which consists of the 1993 sequel Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit and a musical adaptation, which premiered in 2006

This week we’re kicking down doors and arguing over steering wheels as we dive into Rush Hour; the action-comedy classic that teamed up Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker for the first time.We’ve got behind-the-scenes stories, casting chaos, mad stunts, and why Jackie nearly turned the whole thing down. Plus: a whole lot of facts about bloopers, rewrites and the number two song of the 90's apparently.So grab your badge, grab your nunchucks, and don’t ever touch a black man’s radio.---Rush Hour is a 1998 American buddy cop action comedy film directed by Brett Ratner from a screenplay by Jim Kouf and Ross LaManna and a story by LaManna. It stars Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker, Tom Wilkinson, Chris Penn, and Elizabeth Peña. In the film, Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF) Chief Inspector Lee (Chan) and Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Detective James Carter (Tucker) are forced to work together to rescue a Chinese diplomat's abducted daughter.Development on Rush Hour began in 1995, after LaManna wrote a spec script, which was first initially sold to Hollywood Pictures with Ratner and Chan both attached to the project. The film was eventually shelved until being acquired by New Line Cinema, who had an established relationship with Ratner and Tucker following Money Talks (1997). Several actors were considered prior to Tucker signing onto the project, with the rest of the cast rounded out by early 1997. Principal photography began that November and lasted until January 1998, with filming locations including Los Angeles and Hong Kong.Rush Hour was theatrically released in the United States on September 18, 1998, by New Line Cinema. The film received generally positive reviews from critics, with praise for Tucker and Chan's chemistry and performances. It also grossed $245.3 million worldwide and was followed by two sequels: Rush Hour 2 (2001) and Rush Hour 3 (2007).

This week, we’re hitting the road with Cameron Crowe’s semi-autobiographical love letter to 1970s rock and roll, Almost Famous. We’ve got facts about the music, the madness, and the moments that made this one of the greatest rock movies ever made.From Robert Plant’s “golden god” moment to Kate Hudson’s iconic coat, from near-fatal plane rides to the true story behind “Tiny Dancer,” we dig into the real history, the on-set chaos, and the rock-solid trivia you didn’t know you needed.It’s all happening.---Almost Famous is a 2000 American comedy drama film written and directed by Cameron Crowe, starring Billy Crudup, Frances McDormand, Kate Hudson, Patrick Fugit, and Philip Seymour Hoffman. It tells the story of a teenage journalist, played by Fugit, writing for Rolling Stone magazine in the early 1970s, touring with the fictitious rock band Stillwater, and writing his first cover story on the band. The film is semi-autobiographical, as Crowe himself was a teenage writer for Rolling Stone.The film performed poorly in theatres, grossing $47.4 million against a $60 million budget.[3] It was widely acclaimed by critics and earned four Academy Award nominations, including a win for Best Original Screenplay. It also won the 2001 Grammy Award for Best Compilation Soundtrack Album for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media. Roger Ebert hailed it as the best film of the year and the ninth-best film of the 2000s. The film also won two Golden Globe Awards, one for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy and another for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture for Hudson.The film is regarded by some as a cult classic and in a 2016 international poll conducted by the BBC, Almost Famous was ranked the 79th greatest film since 2000, while it was ranked as the 47th best film of the 21st century in a 2025 poll by The New York Times. In a Hollywood Reporter 2014 list voted on by "studio chiefs, Oscar winners and TV royalty", Almost Famous was ranked the 71st greatest film of all time#AlmostFamous #MovieTrivia #RockAndRoll

We travel back to 1984 to break down James Cameron’s sci-fi masterpiece The Terminator. From on-set chaos to behind-the-scenes genius, from the film’s tiny budget to its massive cultural impact, we’ve crammed in facts, stories, and surprises about the film.Expect:🦾 Arnold’s 14 lines of dialogue.🎥 Guerrilla filmmaking in the streets of LA.💻 The pixelated “future war” of early gaming.💥 Explosions you could feel through your Walkman.No sequels. No reboots. Just the original killer robot movie that changed cinema forever.💡 If you love movie trivia, ’80s sci-fi, or just want to know how one film rewrote the rules of action cinema, you’re in the right place.---Want to support the podcast?It'll only cost you a quid and we'll shout you out every episode!It's nowt to you but it means the world to us.patreon.com/100thingsfilmYou can also find us everywhere else at100thingswelearnedfromfilm.co.uk

What happens when cutting-edge science meets ancient ghosts in a crumbling British mansion? This week, John & Planty dive deep into the BBC’s cult classic The Stone Tape Nigel Kneale’s chilling fusion of tech and the supernatural.We’re unpacking every shocking sound cue, reel-to-reel moment, and experimental psychic theory. You’ll learn about ghostly geology, failed Doctor Whos, and how a 1972 Christmas horror became a timeless slice of sci-fi TV history.This one’s a proper hauntological rabbit hole.search 100 Things We Learned From Film wherever you get your podcastsAbout the Film:Title: The Stone TapeAir Date: 25 December 1972 (BBC Two)Written by: Nigel KnealeDirected by: Peter SasdyProduced by: Innes LloydRuntime: 90 minutesCountry: United KingdomGenre: Techno-horror / Ghost Story / Sci-FiOriginal Broadcast Format: PAL colour (shot on 2” videotape and 16mm film)Full Cast & Characters:Michael Bryant as Peter BrockJane Asher as Jill GreeleyIain Cuthbertson as Roy CollinsonMichael Bates as Eddie HolmesReginald Marsh as HargraveTom Chadbon as StewartJames Cosmo as Maudsley (yes, that James Cosmo)Philip Trewinnard as CrawshawNeil Wilson as Clegg💥 In This Episode We Cover:Why The Stone Tape still haunts horror fansNigel Kneale’s influence on sci-fi and supernatural TVWhat’s “stone tape theory” and how it shaped ghost huntingcast members from Doctor Who, Game of Thrones, and beyondThe wild production process and location secrets💾 Support the Show:Want your own 60-second film fact bomb made just for you, a shoutout and a chance for your very own fave film rubbished?Join the cult at 👉 patreon.com/100thingsfilm

This week, we strap on the sequins, fluff up our ruffled shirts, and step into the glitter-soaked world of Strictly Ballroom — the 1992 debut feature from Baz Luhrmann that kicked off his Red Curtain Trilogy.From Federation dance politics to flaming Galahs and the power of self-expression, we pull apart every sparkly frame to bring you circa 100 weird, wonderful, and deeply daft things we learned along the way. Expect mullets, Paso Dobles, and more than one mention of the word "strictly."We also look at Baz’s background in theatre, how the film was made on a shoestring budget, and why ballroom dancing became big in the early ’90s — all with our usual mix of facts, nonsense, and affectionate ridicule.This episode is especially for Mrs Planty's Birthday. 21 and a bit you absolute legend.Support the show for a shoutout and get your own pick on the pod, plus access to exclusive stuff like our 60-second custom film fact videos:patreon.com/100thingsfilmFind all our links at:100thingswelearnedfromfilm.co.uk---Strictly Ballroom is a 1992 Australian romantic comedy film directed and co-written by Baz Luhrmann in his feature directorial debut. The film is the first in his Red Curtain Trilogy of theatre-motif-related films; it was followed by 1996's Romeo + Juliet and 2001's Moulin Rouge!Strictly Ballroom is based on a critically acclaimed stage play, originally set up in 1984 by Luhrmann and fellow students during his studies at the National Institute of Dramatic Arts in Sydney. An expanded version of the play became a success at the Czechoslovakian Youth Drama Festival in Bratislava in 1986. In 1988, it had a successful season at Sydney's Wharf Theatre, where it was seen by Australian music executive Ted Albert and his wife Antoinette. They both loved it, and, when Albert, soon after, set up the film production company M&A Productions with ex-Film Australia producer Tristram Miall, they offered Luhrmann their plan to transform his play into a film. He agreed on the condition that he would also get to direct it.

Welcome to another glittering deep dive from 100 Things We Learned From Film! This week, we're panning for cinematic gold with Charlie Chaplin’s silent comedy classic, The Gold Rush.💡 We unearth fascinating facts about Chaplin’s Little Tramp, the madness of frozen boot dinners, real bear encounters, United Artists’ rebellious spirit, and how a silent film managed to speak volumes nearly 100 years later.👢 Expect frozen shoes, fork-dancing, starving prospectors, and the world’s worst cabin share.🎭 Was Chaplin really hanging off a cliff?🍽️ Did people actually eat boiled shoes?📽️ Why did United Artists nearly break Hollywood?PLUS: Planty goes full Tramp mode and uncovers what else was going on in 1925 (spoiler: it gets wild).🔎 Featured Topics:– Charlie Chaplin’s genius and ego– The history of United Artists– Bear wrangling in the silent era– Iconic scenes & how they were shot– Cold weather filmmaking madness– Gold Rush trivia that isn’t in the film🎧 Listen now and strike trivia gold with us!👉 100thingswelearnedfromfilm.co.uk🎙️ Support us for £1/month & pick an episode!#CharlieChaplin #TheGoldRush #SilentFilmTrivia #MoviePodcast #FilmHistory #ChaplinFacts #100ThingsPodcast #BehindTheScenes #ClassicCinema

Surf's up, and the crime wave is gnarly.This week on 100 Things We Learned From Film, we’re grabbing our boards, slipping on our Nixon masks, and catching waves (and feelings) with the 1991 cult classic Point Break. Planty and John ride through the most extreme FBI training montage ever committed to film, debate how many meatball subs is too many, and discover just how wet Keanu Reeves got making this movie.We’re talking skydiving stunts, behind-the-scenes beefcakes, surfing facts, FBI realness from Quantico, and the legacy of director Kathryn Bigelow’s wild action masterpiece.This episode was picked by our radical patron Maria – who supports the show for just £1 a month and gets a shoutout! Want yours? Hit up:👉 100thingswelearnedfromfilm.co.uk🧠 In this episode you’ll learn:Why Patrick Swayze did most of his own stuntsHow Keanu became Johnny Utah (and why Johnny Unitas should be honoured)Which surfer inspired BodhiWhat the FBI really teaches you (spoiler: not surfing)The surprising link between Point Break and The Fast and the Furious🔎 Keywords/SEO Tags:Point Break podcast, Point Break facts, Keanu Reeves FBI, Patrick Swayze surfing, Kathryn Bigelow movies, Point Break trivia, 100 Things We Learned From Film, best film podcasts UK, cult movie podcast, action movie podcast, surfing movies, skydiving stunts📢 Follow & Support Us:💻 100thingswelearnedfromfilm.co.uk📸 Instagram: @100ThingsPod📘 Facebook: /100ThingsPod💸 Support from just £1: Patreon.com/100Thingsfilm

This week we're doing the most Mid Rap, Taking the Turnpike to Jersey and putting on the last ray bans we'll ever wear with 1997's Men in Black.We're doing the comic and shadowy government departments. ---Want to support the podcast?It'll only cost you a quid and we'll shout you out every episode!It's nowt to you but it means the world to us.https://www.patreon.com/100thingsfilmYou can also find us everywhere else atwww.100thingswelearnedfromfilm.co.uk---Men in Black (abbreviated as MIB) is a 1997 American alien/UFO science fiction action comedy film[2] starring Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith as "men in black", secret agents who monitor and police extraterrestrials. The film is directed by Barry Sonnenfeld, based on a script by Ed Solomon, that adapts the Aircel Comics series The Men in Black by Lowell Cunningham. In the film, Agent K (Jones) and Agent J (Smith) investigate a series of seemingly unrelated criminal incidents related to the extraterrestrials who live in secret on Earth. Linda Fiorentino, Vincent D'Onofrio, and Rip Torn also appear in supporting roles.Development for the film began in 1992, after producers Walter F. Parkes and Laurie MacDonald optioned the rights to the comic book series. Solomon was soon hired to write the screenplay; Sonnenfeld was the preferred directorial choice, which resulted in delays due to his commitments to other film projects and a failure to secure any alternative directors. Principal photography began in March 1996 and lasted until that June, with filming primarily taking place in New York City. The film's visual effects were helmed by Industrial Light & Magic. The film's soundtrack contains the theme song of the same name, performed by Smith, as well as the score, composed by Danny Elfman.Men in Black premiered at Pacific's Cinerama Dome in Hollywood on June 25, 1997, and was theatrically released in the United States on July 2. It received critical acclaim for its screenplay, humour, action sequences, and the performances and chemistry between Jones and Smith. The film was a box-office success, grossing more than $589.4 million worldwide and becoming the third-highest-grossing film of 1997 as well as the ninth-highest-grossing film of the decade. It won for Best Makeup and was also nominated for Best Art Direction and Best Original Score at the 70th Academy Awards, among numerous other accolades. A sequel was released in 2002, a third film was released in 2012, and a stand-alone sequel was released in 2019, with Jones and Smith absent.---Tommy Lee Jones as Kevin Brown / Agent K: J's grizzled and humorless mentor. Will Smith as James Darrell Edwards III / Agent J: A former NYPD detective, newly recruited to the MIB. Linda Fiorentino as Dr. Laurel Weaver / Agent L: A deputy medical examiner, and later J's partner.Vincent D'Onofrio as Edgar / The Bug: An abusive farmer who is killed and eaten by a giant alien insect, which then wears his skin in order to search for the Galaxy and incite a war from the Arquillians. Rip Torn as Chief Zed: The head of the MIB.Tony Shalhoub as Jack Jeebs: An alien arms dealer who runs a pawn shop as a front.Siobhan Fallon Hogan as Beatrice: Edgar's abused wife.Mike Nussbaum as Gentle Rosenberg: An Arquillian royal family member, posing as a jeweler, who is the guardian of "the Galaxy".Jon Gries as Nick the van driver: the American smuggler who unknowingly carries a literal alien among his posse.Sergio Calderón as JoseJohn Alexander as Mikey: An alien who poses as a Mexican being smuggled across the border.Patrick Breen as Mr. RedgickBecky Ann Baker as Mrs....

This week we're attempting to to cash in on the announcement of Spaceballs 2 with our episode on Spaceballs the search for more downloads!We're talking the terrible 80's film choices of Gene Wilder, George Lucas and the original Star Wars Trilogy as well as Pizza Hut and why Elon Musk means we can't have nice things any more. ---Want to support the podcast?It'll only cost you a quid and we'll shout you out every episode!It's nowt to you but it means the world to us.https://www.patreon.com/100thingsfilmYou can also find us everywhere else at www.100thingswelearnedfromfilm.co.uk---Spaceballs is a 1987 American space opera parody film co-written, produced and directed by Mel Brooks. It primarily parodies the original Star Wars trilogy, but also other popular franchises such as Star Trek, Alien, The Wizard of Oz, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Planet of the Apes, and Transformers. The film stars Bill Pullman, John Candy, Rick Moranis and Daphne Zuniga, with the supporting cast including Dick Van Patten, George Wyner, Lorene Yarnell, and the voice of Joan Rivers. In addition to Brooks playing a dual role, the film features Brooks regulars Dom DeLuise and Rudy De Luca in cameo appearances.In Spaceballs, heroic mercenary Lone Starr (Pullman) and his alien sidekick Barf (Candy) rescue Princess Vespa (Zuniga) of the planet Druidia and her droid, Dot Matrix (Yarnell, voiced by Rivers), from being captured by the Spaceballs, led by President Skroob (Brooks), who wants to use Vespa as ransom to obtain Druidia's air for their own planet. However, the heroes get stranded on a desert moon, where they encounter the wise Yogurt (also Brooks), who teaches Starr about the metaphysical power known as "the Schwartz". Meanwhile, Spaceball commanders Dark Helmet (Moranis) and Colonel Sandurz (Wyner) lead the search for them, but are hindered by their own incompetence.The film was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) on June 24, 1987. A sequel is in the early stages of development as of June 2025. Directed by Josh Greenbaum and co-written by Josh Gad and Brooks, the sequel will star Lewis Pullman, Keke Palmer, and Gad, with Brooks, Bill Pullman, Moranis, and Zuniga reprising their roles. The sequel has an anticipated theatrical release by MGM in 2027.---Bill Pullman as Lone Starr, a mercenary who travels the galaxy in his flying 1986 Winnebago Chieftain 33, Eagle 5. He is a parody of Luke Skywalker and Han Solo.John Candy as Barf, a parody of Chewbacca.Daphne Zuniga as Princess Vespa, the spoiled princess of Planet Druidia. She is a parody of Princess Leia.Joan Rivers as the voice of Dot Matrix, Princess Vespa's droid of honor and guardian. She is a parody of C‑3PO.Lorene Yarnell provided Dot Matrix's on-screen physical performance.Rick Moranis as Dark Helmet, the Spaceballs' short-statured, bratty, and childish chief enforcer, who can wield the "down-side" of the Schwartz. He is a parody of Darth Vader.Mel Brooks as:President Skroob, the incompetent leader of Planet Spaceball. His name "Skroob" is an anagram of "Brooks".Yogurt, the wise and powerful keeper of the "up-side" of the Schwartz. He is a parody of Yoda.George Wyner as Colonel Sandurz, the commander of Spaceball One. His name is a reference to Colonel Sanders.Dick Van Patten as King Roland, the ruler of Planet Druidia and Princess Vespa's father.Michael Winslow as a radar technician on Spaceball One who can re-enact the radar's sounds.Ronny Graham as the minister.Jim J. Bullock as Prince Valium, a narcoleptic prince.Leslie Bevis as Commanderette Zircon, a minion of President Skroob on Planet...

🧠 Episode Summary:Another Bonus episode this week!In this deep-dive episode, Planty is joined by schlock cinema expert Joe from Hallmark of Greatness to unravel the twisted legacy of one of the most infamous cult films of all time: Faces of Death (1978).Together, they break down the bizarre blend of real footage, fake gore, and urban legend that made this video nasty a VHS-era rite of passage. Was it banned? How much of it was real? And why did millions of people pass around this grotesque documentary with whispered reverence?Expect:🔍 A forensic look at Faces of Death's production and hoax techniques📼 VHS culture and the rise of “video nasties”⚖️ The legal and moral backlash🧛‍♂️ Joe’s insights on what makes exploitation cinema tick — and why we’re drawn to the extreme💀 A few laughs amid the blood and mayhemIf you’ve ever wondered how Faces of Death became a cultural phenomenon — or you just want to hear two film lovers wrestle with their trauma — this one’s for you.🔗 Mentioned in this episode:Faces of Death (1978) – Directed by John Alan SchwartzHallmark of Greatness podcast – Listen on Spotify🎧Don’t forget to rate, review & share if you enjoyed it!---The Music for this episode is Darkness Speaks by Kevin MacLeod and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100364Artist: http://incompetech.com/

This week in yet a further example of a guest too good to be wasted on a filler show Planty is joined by Josh Wilson to talk Synth Pop, Long notes and The Mission impossible theme as we talk Take on me.---Be like literally billions of other people on the planet and watch the video for the song we're discussing here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djV11Xbc914---You can also pay us £1 a month and check out the video interview on our Patreon. We can assure you we don't have billions of subs... but we're getting there.patreon.com/100thingsfilmWe've also got exclusive episodes, out takes and hours of content you can't get if you don't pay!---Josh comes to us from Super Familiar With The Wilsons podcast. A couple try and figure out the modern world each week. and lets be fair, if anyone can it's them.https://thewilsons.buzzsprout.com/

John is taking a well deserved break. so this week Planty's talking music facts with friends of the podcast Mono and Ciara. We'll talk songs not good enough for albums, Super producers and The Underworld Soundtrack album.---You can listen to Mono and Ciara's show about Adult Swim show Metalocolypse wherever you get your pods and on Spotify.https://open.spotify.com/show/3SFmcGkwxBdMeMXteR2kTg?si=d0679c18c58749e6

This week we're learning about the Garish spectacle of the Catholic Church (Here come the death threats!), the History of Shakespeare's biggest plays, Why Miriam Margoles should be given a Dameship and why you should just pick up the bloody phone!! ---Our Guests have a million projects, but they wanted us to promote their new thing because it's brilliant!You can listen to Mono and Ciara's show about Adult Swim Metalocolypse wherever you get your pods and on Spotify.https://open.spotify.com/show/3SFmcGkwxBdMeMXteR2kTg?si=d0679c18c58749e6But you absolutely don't have to I mean they've already given us their money, innit?---William Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet (stylized as William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet) is a 1996 romantic crime film directed, produced, and co-written by Baz Luhrmann. It is a modernized adaptation of William Shakespeare's tragedy of the same name, albeit still utilizing Shakespearean English. The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes in the title roles of two teenagers who fall in love, despite their being members of feuding families. Brian Dennehy, John Leguizamo, Miriam Margolyes, Harold Perrineau, Pete Postlethwaite, Paul Sorvino and Diane Venora also star in supporting roles. It is the third major film version of the play, following adaptations by George Cukor in 1936 and by Franco Zeffirelli in 1968.The film was released on November 1, 1996, by 20th Century Fox. It was met with generally positive reviews from critics and grossed over $147 million against its $14.5 million budget. At the 47th Berlin International Film Festival in 1997, DiCaprio won the Silver Bear for Best Actor and Luhrmann won the Alfred Bauer Prize.[6] At the 69th Academy Awards, Catherine Martin and Brigitte Broch were nominated for Best Art Direction/Set Decoration.[7] In 2005, the film was included on the BFI list of the "50 films you should watch by the age of 14".[8]The film was also re-released in Luhrmann's Red Curtain Trilogy DVD box set in 2002 together with Strictly Ballroom (1992) and Moulin Rouge! (2001).---The House of MontagueLeonardo DiCaprio as Romeo MontagueBrian Dennehy as Ted Montague, Romeo's father[9]Christina Pickles as Caroline Montague, Romeo's motherDash Mihok as Benvolio Montague, Romeo's cousinJesse Bradford as Balthasar, Romeo's cousinZak Orth as Gregory, Romeo's cousinJamie Kennedy as Sampson, Romeo's cousinThe House of CapuletClaire Danes as Juliet CapuletPaul Sorvino as Fulgencio Capulet, Juliet's fatherDiane Venora as Gloria Capulet, Juliet's motherJohn Leguizamo as Tybalt, Juliet's cousinVincent Laresca as Abra, Juliet's cousinCarlos Martín Manzo Otálora as Petruchio, Juliet's cousinMiriam Margolyes as Nurse, Juliet's nannyOthersHarold Perrineau as Mercutio, Romeo's best friendPete Postlethwaite as Father Laurence, the priest who marries Romeo and JulietPaul Rudd as Dave Paris, the governor's son and Juliet's fiancéVondie Curtis-Hall as Captain Prince, the chief of policeM. Emmet Walsh as ApothecaryQuindon Tarver as Choir Boy, the singer at Romeo and Juliet's weddingEdwina Moore as the anchorwoman / newsreader, who opens the movie, reading the prologue, and later assumes the role of the Chorus.

Join us this week as we learn what is a Drexyl, a Sonny Chiba, a Rottweiler and a Grindhouse with QT and Tony Scott's brilliant True Romance.---Want to support the podcast?It'll only cost you a quid and we'll shout you out every episode!It's nowt to you but it means the world to us.https://www.patreon.com/100thingsfilmYou can also find us everywhere else at 100thingswelearnedfromfilm.co.uk---True Romance[a] is a 1993 American romantic crime film directed by Tony Scott and written by Quentin Tarantino. It features an ensemble cast led by Christian Slater and Patricia Arquette, with Dennis Hopper, Val Kilmer, Gary Oldman, Brad Pitt, and Christopher Walken in supporting roles. Slater and Arquette portray newlyweds on the run from the Mafia after stealing a shipment of drugs.True Romance began life as an early script by Tarantino; he sold the screenplay in order to finance his debut feature film, Reservoir Dogs (1992). It is regarded by proponents as a cross-section of writer Tarantino and director Scott's respective trademarks, including a Southern California setting, pop cultural references, and stylized violence punctuated by slow motion.[6][7]Though initially a box-office failure, the film's positive reviews, with critics praising the dialogue, characters, and offbeat style,[8] helped it earn a cult following. It has come to be considered one of Scott's best films and one of the best American films of the 1990s---Christian Slater as Clarence WorleyPatricia Arquette as Alabama Whitman-WorleyDennis Hopper as Clifford WorleyVal Kilmer as ElvisGary Oldman as Drexl SpiveyBrad Pitt as Floyd, Dick's roommateChristopher Walken as Vincenzo CoccottiBronson Pinchot as Elliot BlitzerSamuel L. Jackson as Don "Big Don"Michael Rapaport as Dick RitchieSaul Rubinek as Lee DonowitzConchata Ferrell as Mary Louise RavencroftJames Gandolfini as VirgilAnna Thomson as Lucy

This week we welcome back Mrs John, Kirsty Watson to talk about her absolute passion: The Eurovision Song Contest.She'll keep us on track with the history of Eurovision and we'll teach her about Scottish Geography, The Urbz: Sims in the city, The OVO Hydro and quiz her on naughty Ghosts.---Want to support the podcast?It'll only cost you a quid and we'll shout you out every episode!https://www.patreon.com/100thingsfilmYou can also find us everywhere else at 100thingswelearnedfromfilm.co.uk---Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga is a 2020 American musical romantic comedy film directed by David Dobkin, written by Will Ferrell and Harper Steele,[a] and starring Ferrell, Rachel McAdams, Dan Stevens, Melissanthi Mahut, Mikael Persbrandt, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, Graham Norton, Demi Lovato, Pierce Brosnan, and Elín Petersdóttir. It follows the personally close Icelandic singers Lars Erickssong and Sigrit Ericksdóttir as they are given the chance to represent their country at the Eurovision Song Contest.Development of a film based on the Eurovision Song Contest began in 2018, with Ferrell, a self-described follower of the event, attending the 2018 and 2019 editions to conceive the characters and story. The film was officially announced in June 2018, and filming took place between August and October 2019 in Scotland, Iceland, and England.The Story of Fire Saga was originally scheduled for a May 2020 release on Netflix to coincide with the Eurovision Song Contest 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 contest was canceled, and the film was subsequently released a month later, on June 26. It received mixed reviews from critics, who praised the original music but criticised the screenplay and runtime. However, the film was generally received favourably by Eurovision fans. The film received a nomination for Best Original Song at the 93rd Academy Awards (for "Husavik").CastWill Ferrell as Lars Erickssong, a middle-aged man with aspirations of winning the Eurovision Song ContestAlfie Melia as young Lars[3]Rachel McAdams as Sigrit Ericksdóttir, Lars' bandmate and long-time best friend, who wishes for a romantic relationship with himSophia-Grace Donnelly as young SigritMolly Sandén sings parts of Sigrit's songs (she and McAdams worked together to produce Sigrit's singing voice).[4]Dan Stevens as Alexander Lemtov, a flamboyant singer representing RussiaErik Mjönes sings all Lemtov's songsMelissanthi Mahut as Mita Xenakis, another contestant, representing GreecePetra Nielsen sings Mita's song.[5]Mikael Persbrandt as Victor Karlosson, governor of the Central Bank of Iceland, who doesn't want Iceland to win the contestÓlafur Darri Ólafsson as Neils Brongus, president of RÚV, Iceland's national public service broadcasterGraham Norton as himself, a Eurovision commentator, credited as playing Graham NortonDemi Lovato as Katiana Lindsdóttir, winner of SöngvakeppninPierce Brosnan as Erick Erickssong, Lars' disapproving widowed father who is implied to be Sigrit's father as wellJoi Johannsson as Jorn, a member of the Icelandic Eurovision committeeAlfrun Rose as Anna, a member of the Icelandic Eurovision committeeBjörn Hlynur Haraldsson as Arnar, a policeman who has a crush on SigritJamie Demetriou as Kevin Swain, head of Iceland's creative teamJon Kortajarena as Corin Vladvitch, the Eurovision hostElina Alminas as Sasha More, the Eurovision hostElín Petersdóttir as Helga, Sigrit's motherChristopher Jeffers as Johnny John John, a rapper representing SwedenRebecca Harrod as Brittny, one of...

This week we're heading back to 1994 and then Forward?? to 2004 with JCVD's Futuristic Thriller Timecop. Join us as we talk The great depression, the dangers of working at hights, 1994's new Nissan, Minidiscs and doing the splits.---Later this week we're walking 25 miles for Teesside Hospice. You can donate here:https://www.justgiving.com/page/100thingspod---Join us on all our socials and our other links:100thingswelearnedfromfilm.co.uk---Timecop is a 1994 American science fiction action film directed by Peter Hyams and co-written by Mike Richardson and Mark Verheiden. Richardson also served as executive producer. The film is based on Timecop, a story created by Richardson, written by Verheiden, and drawn by Ron Randall, which appeared in the anthology comic Dark Horse Comics, published by Dark Horse Comics. It is the first installment in the Timecop franchise.The film stars Jean-Claude Van Damme as Max Walker, a police officer in 1994, with time travel having been made possible, and later a U.S. federal agent in 2004. It also stars Ron Silver as a corrupt politician and Mia Sara as Melissa Walker, the agent's wife. The story follows Walker's life as he fights time-travel crime and investigates the politician's plans.Timecop remains Van Damme's highest-grossing film as a lead actor (his third to break the $100 million barrier worldwide). Although met with mixed reviews, it is generally regarded by critics as one of Van Damme's best films.The Cast of Timecop includes:Jean-Claude Van Damme as Agent Max WalkerMia Sara as Melissa WalkerRon Silver as Senator Aaron McCombBruce McGill as Commander Eugene MatuzakGloria Reuben as Agent Sarah FieldingScott Bellis as RickyJason Schombing as Agent Lyle AtwoodScott Lawrence as George SpotaKenneth Welsh as Senator UtleyBrad Loree as ReyesKevin McNulty as Jack ParkerGabrielle Rose as Judge MarshallCallum Keith Rennie as StrangerSteven Lambert as LansingRichard Faraci as ColeVeena Sood as Nurse

This week it's Lotus Esprits, Drunken crooners, mental health concerns and the bloke that killed Patrick Swayze.It's gotta be The Cannonball Run.---Give us a quid and get a shoutout at 100thingswelearnedfromfilm.co.uk---The Cannonball Run is a 1981 action-comedy film[5] directed by Hal Needham, produced by Hong Kong firm Golden Harvest, and distributed by 20th Century-Fox. Filmed in Panavision, it features an all-star ensemble cast, including Burt Reynolds, Dom DeLuise, Roger Moore, Farrah Fawcett, Jackie Chan, Sammy Davis Junior and Dean Martin. The film is based on the 1979 running of the Cannonball Baker Sea-to-Shining-Sea Memorial Trophy Dash, an actual cross-country outlaw road race beginning in Connecticut and ending in California.It was the sixth-highest-grossing domestic film of 1981 and became the first installment of the Cannonball Run trilogy. It was followed by Cannonball Run II (1983) (which was far less successful at the box office and with critics) and Speed Zone (1989). This film and its sequel were the final film appearances of actor Dean Martin. It also featured Jackie Chan in his second Hollywood role.Cannonball (1976) and The Gumball Rally (1976) were two other motion pictures based on the actual Cannonball Run outlaw road race.---Burt Reynolds and Dom DeLuise as racer J.J. McClure and his buddy, Victor Prinzim who occasionally "becomes" his alter ego "Captain Chaos", to the annoyance of J.J.Roger Moore as Seymour Goldfarb Jr. He is self-parody of his role as James Bond. The car that he drives is an Aston Martin DB5, displays the UK registration plate 6633 PP (matching the number plates on a DB5 from two Bond films, although Moore never drove an Aston Martin in any of his Bond appearances). Molly Picon portrays his mother. Five women ride with Seymour, including model Lois Hamilton, billed as Lois Areno, with Simone Burton, Finele Carpenter, Susan McDonald, and Janet Woytak. Moore's next Bond film, For Your Eyes Only, premiered on June 24, 1981, only a few days after The Cannonball Run.Farrah Fawcett as tree-loving photographer Pamela Glover. J.J. calls her "Beauty."Dean Martin, as race car driver Jamie Blake, and Sammy Davis Jr. as scam artist and degenerate gambler Morris Fenderbaum, both disguised as Catholic priests. Jimmy "The Greek" Snyder plays himself as Fenderbaum bets on his success (Snyder was Dean Martin's neighbor when both were growing up in Steubenville, Ohio). Blake's car, a Ferrari 308 GTS 1979, is the same as the model in the TV series TV Magnum, P.I.George Furth as Arthur J. Foyt, the insipid, uptight main antagonist of the film, who tries to have the race stoppedJackie Chan and Michael Hui as drivers of a Subaru GL filled with gadgets. In the opening part of the film, Chan and Hui are introduced on a talk show (hosted by Johnny Yune) as the operators of Japan's entry into the race. Both Chan and Hui are actually Hongkongers (Chinese). Jackie Chan's character is referred to as "Jackie Chan."Jamie Farr as Sheik Abdul Ben Falafel, a wealthy Arabian potentate determined to win the race, even if he has to buy it. Bianca Jagger makes a brief appearance as his sister. Farr's car is a souped-up Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow. The Sheik is the only character to appear in all three Cannonball Run films.Mel Tillis and Terry Bradshaw are Mel and Terry, a couple of "good ol' boys" driving a 1976 Chevrolet Chevelle Laguna NASCAR Hawaiian Tropic replica, then, at the start of the race they have a Monte Carlo.Adrienne Barbeau and Tara Buckman as Marcie Thatcher and Jill Rivers, satin-Spandex-clad "hotties" in a black Lamborghini Countach who distract police officers with cleavage. The same Lamborghini was used in the film's opening credits as it was being pursued by a Nevada Highway...

This week its week two of S*** Show month with the utterly guff Historic British Comedy Burke and Hare.Join us as we talk ending John Landis' Career, one of the best British casts of any film, The true story behind the film and Edinburgh Castle's secrets!---The episode was picked for us by Patron Iain.If like him you want to make us watch utter rubbish then you can give us a quid a month and we'll not only put you on the wheel but give you a shout out in every episode.https://www.patreon.com/100thingsfilm---The theme you heard at the top of the show was 'Perps, Polyester and Power slides' kindly donated to us by Friend and Patron Josh Wilson. You can find his music online as FAMILIAR WILSON at Apple Musichttps://music.apple.com/us/artist/familiar-wilson/1748687558and on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/4nE4vxPTkEx8Sp12pfD1xP---It's less than three weeks before we walk 25 miles round Ullswater and the Dalmain Loop for James Allan and Teesside Hospice.You can donate to the cause here:https://www.justgiving.com/page/100thingspod---Burke & Hare is a 2010 British black comedy film, loosely based on the Burke and Hare murders of 1828. Directed by John Landis from an original screenplay by Nick Moorcroft and Piers Ashworth, the film stars Simon Pegg and Andy Serkis as William Burke and William Hare respectively. It was Landis's first feature film release in 12 years, the last being 1998's Susan's Plan. The film was released in the United Kingdom on 29 October 2010Cast:Simon Pegg as William BurkeAndy Serkis as William HareIsla Fisher as Ginny HawkinsTom Wilkinson as Dr Robert KnoxTim Curry as Prof. Alexander MonroJessica Hynes as LuckyBill Bailey as Angus the HangmanHugh Bonneville as Lord HarringtonAllan Corduner as Joseph Nicephore NiepceSimon Farnaby as William WordsworthDavid Hayman as Danny McTavishDavid Schofield as FergusRonnie Corbett as Capt. Tom McLintockReece Shearsmith as Sgt. McKenzieChristian Brassington as CharlesMichael Smiley as PattersonChristopher Lee as Old JosephJenny Agutter as LucyGeorgia King as EmmaJohn Woodvine as Lord ProvostSteven Spiers as McMartin's doormanStephen Merchant as Holyrood FootmanPaul Whitehouse as Gentleman drunkMichael Winner as Gentleman passengerMax Landis as Handsome coachman