Get ready because we're taking Light the Fuse to the next level. We'll be back with a special preview on June 27th. We're very excited to share with you these exciting new details, but until then feel free to dig into the back catalog. And remember "Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning, Part 1" only in theaters July 12th.
Super-producer Bryan Burk, who produced "Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol" and "Rogue Nation," returns! On this installment Burk talks to us about what he learned from Tom Cruise about producing, how close Gene Hackman came to being in "Ghost Protocol" (and Martin Landau in "Rogue Nation"), and we discuss his hair preferences. What more do you want?
This week we are joined by a truly amazing guest – Bryan Burk, who produced "Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol" and "Rogue Nation." (He was also around for "3.") On this episode, we talk about how Brad Bird was hired, the contributions on the "Ghost Protocol" script by Damon Lindelof and Christopher McQuarrie, and how Bird was like Stanley Kubrick. Plus so much more!
It's time for our forensic, shot-by-shot analysis of the new trailer for "Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning, Part One." We get into the nitty gritty of the terrific new trailer, looking for clues, solving riddles and attempting to solve our own globetrotting mystery. If you've ever wanted two nerds to pick apart a trailer like it's the Zapruder film, this is the episode for you!
We are once again joined by Clint Schultz, graphic designer for "Top Gun: Maverick" and "Mission: Impossible 3" and this week we talk about the logo for the IMF that Schultz designed (and is barely seen in the movie), designing the four dots logo for "Ghost Protocol," and he tells stories about "Zodiac," "Tomorrowland," "Star Trek" and much, much more!
This episode we are joined by Clint Schultz, a graphic designer for "Top Gun: Maverick." We talk about the helmets in "Maverick" and how they actually break the rules set forth by the Navy; the history of Hangman's name (including a surprising connection to a heavy metal band) and what it is like working with Tom Cruise. And we'll be back for more next week!
This week we have a special episode, recorded live outside of a derelict motel near the Las Vegas Airport! Drew and Charles talk about the new trailer, 20 minutes of "Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning, Part One" and the new movie's amazing title sequence, all screened at this year's CinemaCon.
This week we return to our Tom Cruise interview, which was previously heard in our 200th episode. If you've already heard it, this is a fun return, and if you never have welcome! We have many, many more episodes. In our chat TC talks about some of his less talked about work (including "Legend" and "The Color of Money"), how he started the "Mission: Impossible" film franchise, and more. It's a really great chat and one we were glad to hit replay on.
Join us for part two of our chat with podcast host, comedian and producer Paul Scheer! On this week's episode we talk about how much Paul loves "Rogue Nation," what his favorite in the series is, and we get some delicious details about what it was like filming "Piranha 3D" (a Charles and Drew favorite). Plus we talk a lot about Tom Cruise's hair (obviously).
This week we are joined by Paul Scheer, amazing podcast host, comedian and producer, to talk all things "Mission: Impossible." In part 1 Paul shares his two Tom Cruise stories, why he's not a huge fan of the first film, and why "Fast X" (and the recent 007 films) will never top "Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning, Part One." This is a fun one!
We've reached the conclusion of our chat with Graham Moore, Oscar-winning screenwriter of "The Imitation Game." This week Moore tells us about how he used cinematographer Dick Pope for his debut, just like Christopher McQuarrie did, we get his rankings, and he details why he believes "Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation" is better than "Ghost Protocol."
Surprise! This week we discuss Christopher McQuarrie's revelation that William Donloe (played by Rolf Saxon) will be returning to the franchise in "Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning, Part Two." And Drew and Charles share the story of meeting the performer on set in London – and figuring out it was him beforehand. Don't worry, there won't be spoilers! Just a couple of buds reliving a fun adventure!
We're back with part 2 of our conversation with Graham Moore, the Oscar-winning writer of "The Imitation Game." This week we talk about what he feels like is the best of the "Mission: Impossible" scripts and tells a heartwarming story about meeting Christopher McQuarrie (and the advice McQ gave him). We also talk about the richness of Ethan Hunt's character.
This week on the show we are joined by Graham Moore, Oscar-winning screenwriter of "The Imitation Game" and the writer/director of "The Outfit." What does this have to do with "Mission: Impossible?" Well, Moore is a big fan of the series and the filmmakers (particularly Christopher McQuarrie) behind it. He even took an idea from the original film for "The Imitation Game!"
We're back with Maricel Pagulayan, visual effects producer and associate producer of "Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation." This week we talk about how she had 6 months of her post-production shaved off, get into the nitty gritty of the Torus sequence and talk (at length!) about our favorite iffy VFX shot in "Rogue Nation." Plus "Avatar," "X-Men" and "Sky Captain" talk!
This week we are joined by Maricel Pagulayan, visual effects producer and associate producer of "Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation." This week we talk about how the production was going on at the same time as "Spectre" (and how much they were competing), she lets us in on some deleted scenes dirt, and she discusses the complexity of the opera sequence.
We're back with the second installment of our interview with Erik Jendresen, a writer on "Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning" (parts one and two). We got some details on the opening of "Part One" and the writing process of "Part Two," we hear about the making of "Band of Brothers," and Erik tells us if he thinks aliens are real (he worked on a project involving Majestic-12). Talk about a fun episode!
This week we talk to Erik Jendresen, a writer on "Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning" (parts one and two). On this episode Erik tells us his favorite haircut right off the bat, we get into his history with Christopher McQuarrie (and their future together!), and we get some details about his proposed "Star Trek" movie. Plus much more!
It's story time! This week Drew and Charles investigate some key deleted scenes from "Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation" by reading aloud scenes from Christopher McQuarrie's original screenplay. If that sounds boring as heck, don't worry – we do funny voices!
This week we are joined by the brilliant host and Oscar prognosticator Perri Nemiroff to breakdown "Top Gun: Maverick" and its 6 (!) Oscar nominations. Find out what we were all surprised by, what we wished had maybe gotten some recognition, and what the movie's chances are on the big day. A special "live" show to celebrate a very exciting day!
Mitchell
Always endlessly entertaining and informative. Light The Fuse celebrates the ingenuity and spectacle of the Mission Impossible movies like never before, by hundreds of interviews with the people behind the movies. LTF is also a great celebration of cinema, delving deep into roles of filmmaking and the creative process of making movies. Highly recommend if you love Mission Impossible or movies in general!