Digest

The podcast kicks off with listener mail, including humorous movie taglines and theme songs, before delving into corrections and omissions for "Law Abiding Citizen," with insights from an anonymous source about its challenging production. The discussion then shifts to "88 Minutes," clarifying details about Al Pacino's hair. A satirical sponsor segment for "Dead Nation" offers morbid event tickets. The hosts encourage more listener submissions and announce "The Forbidden Dance" as the next film. A "Just Chat" segment features extensive recommendations for TV shows like "Dark Winds" and "DTF St. Louis," music, and movies, including "Mike and Nick and Nick and Alice." Further recommendations cover YouTube content and a plea to find a missing British sitcom. The episode concludes with a casual conversation and media recommendations, reiterating "The Forbidden Dance" as the next film.

Outlines

00:00:00

Listener Mail and Movie Corrections

The podcast begins with listener submissions, including alternative movie taglines and theme songs. This is followed by corrections and omissions for "Law Abiding Citizen," featuring insights from an anonymous source on its production challenges, and clarifications regarding Al Pacino's hair in "88 Minutes."

00:25:53

Satirical Sponsor and Listener Engagement

A humorous and satirical advertisement for "Dead Nation," a fictional service offering tickets to morbid events, is presented. The hosts then encourage listener engagement and announce the next film to be discussed, "The Forbidden Dance."

00:30:33

Extensive Media Recommendations

In a "Just Chat" segment, hosts share a wide array of recommendations for TV shows, music, and movies, including discussions on Gerard Butler's projects and new releases. This is followed by more recommendations covering TV series, films, and music albums.

00:48:27

YouTube and Sitcom Search

Recommendations for YouTube content are shared, alongside an appeal to listeners to help locate a British sitcom titled "Movie Club."

00:50:10

Next Film Announcement: The Forbidden Dance

The hosts engage in casual conversation, recommending various media they've recently consumed, including TV shows, music, and movies, and reiterate the announcement of "The Forbidden Dance" as the next film to be discussed.

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Q&A

• What was the anonymous source's main revelation about the production of "Law Abiding Citizen"?

  The anonymous source revealed that "Law Abiding Citizen" was shot entirely in script order due to various production challenges, including the lack of a third act when the movie was greenlit, and that the script underwent numerous revisions, reaching "quadruple goldenrod" status.

• What is the significance of the "quadruple goldenrod" script status mentioned in the podcast?

  The "quadruple goldenrod" status indicates an exceptionally high number of script revisions, suggesting a tumultuous and complex production process. It's a joke on set, implying the script had gone through at least 25 iterations.

• What correction was made regarding Al Pacino's hair in "88 Minutes"?

  A listener who worked on Al Pacino's hair and makeup confirmed that the distinctive hairstyle in "88 Minutes" was his natural hair, heavily styled with hairspray, not a wig, and that Pacino was very particular about its appearance.

• What is "Dead Nation" and what was the humorous offer made by this fictional sponsor?

  "Dead Nation" is a satirical sponsor presented as a service for buying and selling tickets to morbid events like executions. They humorously offered two free execution tickets with a promo code "bonkers."

• What is the main plot of the movie "The Forbidden Dance," the next film to be discussed?

  "The Forbidden Dance" is about a Brazilian princess who tries to save the rainforest by introducing the electrifying Lombada dance to America. It was critically panned for its dialogue and dance sequences.

• What are some of the TV show recommendations made during the "Just Chat" segment?

  Recommendations include "Dark Winds," praised as one of the best shows on television for its consistent quality and world-building, and "DTF St. Louis," a new show by creator Steve Conrad.

• What is the significance of the "Dunk and Egg" novellas and their TV adaptation?

  The "Dunk and Egg" novellas by George R.R. Martin are a smaller-scale, character-focused story set in the Game of Thrones universe. The TV series adaptation, "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms," covers the first novella and is recommended for its focused storytelling.

• What is the "Secret Mall Apartment" documentary about?

  "Secret Mall Apartment" is a documentary about people who have created living spaces within abandoned or underutilized mall spaces. It's described as fun, weird, and highly recommended.

Show Notes