Ep 338: “Forrest Gump”

Ep 338: “Forrest Gump”

Update: 2025-09-16
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We run through Tom Hanks’ “Forrest Gump” and discuss:



  • Cinematography, long takes, Vietnam;

  • Story & Writing, destiny vs random chance, stories of the downtrodden;

  • Favorite moments;

  • and other such stuff and things and stuff.


Sooner or later, if man is ever to be worthy of his destiny, we must fill our hearts with tolerance. – Stan Lee


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The Endurance” (2000) – this is the documentary Wes is talking about


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This Week’s Recommendations:


Good Morning Vietnam” (IMDB) / “Endurance” (IMDB)




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Ep 338: “Forrest Gump”

Ep 338: “Forrest Gump”

Wes Evans: Actor, Filmmaker, Director, Writer; Todd Sapio: Actor, Producer, Musician for "Mad Valley" band