Rachel and Lauren chat about the second half of Season One of 1923, Indiana Jones and Ke Huy Quan's Oscar win!
(Episode fixed! We had a tech issue, apologies!) Lauren (Collider, The Murphy Brown Podcast ) and Rachel (The Mary Sue, The Pascal Pod) are back to chat about part one of Shrinking (2023) episodes 1-4 ("Coin Flip," "Fortress of Solitude," Fifteen Minutes" & "Potatoes") on Apple TV. The gals chat about Harrison's comic performance, behind-the-scenes stories, and their favorite moments in the first half of the season! Rachel on Twitter & Instagram / Lauren on Twitter & Instagram Hollywood Reporter: Harrison Ford: “I Know Who the F*** I Am” Colbert: “Best Script I’ve Ever Read” - Harrison Ford on Brett Goldstein’s New Show, “Shrinking”
Lauren (Collider, The Murphy Brown Podcast ) and Rachel (The Mary Sue, The Pascal Pod) are back to chat about part one of 1923 (2023) episodes 1-4 ("1923", "Nature's Empty Throne," "The War Has Come Home," and "War and the Turquoise Tide" of the Paramount Plus TV series. Listen to Lauren and Rachel talk about themes, cowboys, their favorite parts of the series so far, and debate that crazy Dutton family tree. As well as great behind-the-scenes quotes and trivia on Harrison and his reunion with Helen Mirren (Mosquito Coast) Rachel on Twitter & Instagram / Lauren on Twitter & Instagram Lauren's website Rachel's Mary Sue Articles NY Times Harrison Ford Interview Rachel's article on 1923
Rachel and Lauren have returned to showcase the new Harrison Ford offerings and let you know about all the upcoming months of new episodes of the pod dropping on Thursdays! Today 12/18, you can watch Harrison and Helen Mirren in 1923 on Paramount Plus. Next, Friday, January 27, starts Shrinking on Apple TV, and Indiana Jones 5: The Dial of Destiny drops on June 30! Don't forget to follow us on Twitter and Instagram! Follow Lauren on Twitter Hive (@LaurenMilberger), Instagram Follow Rachel on Twitter Hive (@RachelLeishman), Instagram TikTok Trailer: 1923, Shrinking, Indiana Jones: Dial Of Destiny
Rachel and Lauren chat about the final film on Harrison’s current resume ... "Blade Runner 2049”! Topics include: Ryan Gosling, the world of the film, and Harrison Ford’s third act. Beware: we chat a lot about Michael Green and his TV series "Kings" (aka starring Sebastion Stan). We also chat briefly about the importance of Pat McQueeny, his former manager, in the making of Harrison Ford.
The ladies discuss their general reaction to “Solo: A Star Wars Story” and Rachel tells the story of meeting Sebastian Stan at Philly Con. Check out Show Notes & enter our contest at www.thefordcastpodcast.com
The ladies finally get to the film that started it all (well, the podcast), “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”! Topics include: the progression of Han Solo as a character (small spoilers for Solo), Carrie Fisher, BTS info, and personal stories from the co-hosts’ first viewing experiences. Slight spoilers to Solo. Check out show notes and contests at www.thefordcastpodcast.com
The gals welcome Leah Thomas (writer, Bustle on TV) to chat "The Age of Adaline". Topics include: Leah taking us through Blake Lively's hair journey, Harrison's amazing reviews for the role, and what this film meant for Harrison in this age of his career...or could have meant. Thank you for bearing with us through our sound issues - we will have new equipment for our next episode in two weeks for "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" - and two weeks after with "Blade Runner 2049". We appreciate your patience. See ya then! Follow Leah on twitter @ LeahMarilla - check out Show Notes at www.thefordcastpodcast.com for more
It’s Crystal Beth’s last guest hosting gig on the pod and she is welcomed with audio troubles…we apologize. The ladies discuss the 2013 films Ender’s Game and Anchorman 2 (Harrison’s cameo), and Harrison’s role in Expendables 3. Along the way, Lauren reveals the film that makes her 2 degrees away from Harrison Ford and what it was like seeing Amy Poehler perform at the original NYC Upright Citizens Brigade, and Crystal talks about Harrison’s experience on set and her thoughts on his on-set persona! Check out show notes and enter our contest at www.laurenmilberger.com!
Rachel returns to chat with Lauren, this time about 2013's "Paranoia", starring Liam Hemsworth, and "42: the Jackie Robinson Story”, starring Chadwick Bosman. Topics include: the new crop of movie stars vs. the old, what kind of food Rachel feels modern actors look like, and the impact Jackie had on Rachel's childhood. Please note: there may be some sound issues - we are working on it. Thanks for understanding. Go to www.thefordcastpodcast.com to enter our Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher contests!
Guest Host Crystal Beth joins Lauren to chat about Jon Favreau’s 2011 film, “Cowboys & Aliens”. Topics include: their love or hate of Westerns, diversity in film from the 1960s/70s to today, Harrison Ford’s first Comic Con, costumes, and Daniel Craig’s performance. Check out show notes at www.thefordcastpocast.com. To enter our contest to win amazing Carrie Fisher and/or Harrison Ford prize packs, swag and T-shirts, go to CONTESTS and enter the secret number from the end of the episode!
Special Guest Host Crystal Beth (“Unlimited Lives Radio” & “The Fifth Eleminute” podcasts) joins Lauren again, this time to chat about the 2010 rom-com (or is it a rom-com?) “Morning Glory”, written by Aline Brosh McKenna (“Crazy Ex-Girlfriend”, “Devil Wears Prada”, “27 Dresses” & “Script Notes”) and starring Diane Keaton (“The Godfather”, “Annie Hall”, “First Wives Club”, etc.) Rachel McAdams (“Mean Girls”, “The Notebook”) and Patrick Wilson (“Angels in America”, “Little Children”). A few topics regarding Harrison Ford’s final (for now) comedy project include: what defines a “rom-com”, Harrison Ford’s love of frittatas, weathermen, and why Diane Keaton is so great at comedy…and not being a terrible person. All on ice! Yes, the gals pay tribute to Ms. Keaton by drinking her signature drink...wine on ice… during the podcast. So, la-di-da… Check out show notes for extras on what was discussed on the podcast as well as more info on Crystal Beth: www.thefordcastpodcast.com
Lauren and guest host Crystal Beth discuss two forgotten Harrison Ford films, Crossing Over (2009) & Extraordinary Measures (2010), two films that mark a transitional time in Ford’s filmography. Topics include Harrison Ford’s public vs private persona, Brendan Fraser, 1990s nostalgia, and real-life situations vs film dramatizations of them. Check out more on Crystal Beth and to enter the contest on our website www.thefordcastpodcast.com and check out show notes for extra info.
Guest host Crystal Beth joins the Fordcast team, along with Stephen Kent from Beltway Banthas, to talk “Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skull” with Lauren. And discuss the question of all time...is the film better than they thought? Topics also include: many of actors’ performances, CGI vs practical effects, and how Lauren may or may not have been near the set. Check out more on Crystal Beth on our website www.thefordcastpodcast.com and check out show notes to enter the contest.
Rachel and Lauren welcome Rachel’s Hard Bodies co-host Hannah Blechman to chat - about maybe the worst film in the Harrison Ford canon. That means tons of tangents on everyone...from Kenneth Branagh and Kiefer Sutherland to the entire Sheen family. Along the way, Lauren goes into what Harrison was up to after a four-year gap (after his last film), including an example of how films can end in “development hell”. Also Star Wars talk and spoilers for The Last Jedi (2017). Be sure to check out show notes for more info on Hannah and the episode at www.thefordcastpodcast.com. You can find Hannah's Films of Joel Schumacher blog on her website - www.hannah-blechman.com *Please note: we had a sound issue on Lauren’s mic and apology for the sound in this episode. Thank you
SPOILERS! DO NOT LISTEN WITHOUT SEEING THE LAST JEDI. Rachel & Lauren record their first raw reactions to Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Rachel may also have gone on a Sebastian Stan tangent... Enjoy! See you in 2018!
WARNING SPOILERS FOR: ALL STAR WAR Movies (Including “Rogue One”). Mentions only from comic books, extended universe and the canon books “Bloodline” & “From a Certain Point Of View”, “The Force Awakens” (including a cut scene) & “The Last Jedi” Trailer. Highlights from four “Who are Rey’s Parents?”: Rey Skywalker, Rey Kenobi, Rey Solo and a wildcard theory. Lauren & Rachel welcome Lindsey Romain (Thrillist), Larry (Screenwriter) & Lydia Stewart (Moviepilot) for their amazing theories and talent for a wild, fun, discussion. Will they change the ladies’ mind? Be sure to tell us which theory you liked or made you change your mind. Thank to again to Lindsey, Larry and Lydia for sharing their fun theories for us to debate. Check the website for Show Notes on Friday for links to read more from Lindsey and Lydia's theories. www.thefordcastpodcast.com Check out Lindsey on twitter @ LindseyRomain
Here are a few off-topic cut discussions from our upcoming new episode 39 - Rey "Last Jedi" parent theories... that will be posted later today.
We apologize for the sound quality in this episode. Although, it sure fits the theme of the episode, as the ladies welcome back Crystal Beth and many glasses of Sangria to get them through Harrison Ford's 2003 comedy, "Hollywood Homicide". Other topics include the famous pictures of Carrie Fisher and Harrison with an award shaped like a stool, Motown Music, as well as a long tangent on Batman films. The show ends with a question from a listener on which Harrison Ford films have made the panel cry. Last chance to enter our listen and win the contest for a pair of Harrison Ford or Carrie Fisher earrings: www.thefordcastpodcast.com
Rachel and Lauren discuss Harrison Ford's 2002 film “K-19: Widowmaker”, co-starring Peter Sarsgaard and Liam Neeson, and directed by Oscar Winner Kathryn Bigelow. After a discussion of accents, the actors, and love of K-Bigs, the ladies spend the second half of the episode talking about their favorite female directors, with special focus on Patty Jenkins (“Wonder Woman”), Ava Duvernay (“Selma”, “13th” and “A Wrinkle In Time”), and Leslye Headland (“Bachelorette” and “Sleeping with Other People”). Lauren also takes a moment to talk about some early history of female film directors, Ida Lupino, and the Hayes Code as a road block to more women behind the scenes. Check out our website for SHOW NOTES and more info, to enter our contests, and follow us on social media. Sponsored by HausUrban.com (Skin Care). Please review us on iTunes or drop us a line at Thefordcastpodcast@gmail.com!