Episode 46 - "Lost in Translation"
The legend of Bill Murray is real. He doesn't do contracts. If you want to work with him, you leave a message on his 1-800 number and hope he calls you back. Writer and director Sofia Coppola had no i...
16 Mar 20251h 31min
Episode 45 - "Trading Places"
It's hard to fathom that studio execs were initially reluctant to cast Eddie Murphy in 1983's "Trading Places." It only became the fourth highest grossing film of the year and catapulted the actor to ...
27 Des 20241h 26min
Episode 44 - "Planes, Trains & Automobiles"
Filmmaker John Hughes was a master of the human condition, his characters always felt rich in authenticity. After a string of acclaimed teen films, he set his sights on adults in 1987's "Planes, Train...
24 Nov 20241h 32min
Episode 43 - "Fletch"
“Saturday Night Live” made Chevy Chase a star and after one season he left the show to chase fame and fortune on the big screen. After a string of hits and misses, it would take him nearly a decade to...
31 Okt 20241h 34min
Episode 42 - "The Breakfast Club"
Few filmmakers left a greater mark in the 1980’s than the late John Hughes. A student of character, dialogue and the human condition, the prolific writer and director had a keen ability to understand ...
26 Sep 20241h 31min
Episode 41 - "Point Break"
A young, upstart FBI agent infiltrates a tight-knit group of surfers who rob banks so they can afford a nomadic lifestyle of spiritual enlightenment. This is the actual plot of acclaimed filmmaker Kat...
31 Aug 20241h 28min
Episode 40 - "High Fidelity"
Fans were disappointed when they learned the film adaptation of the 1995 bestselling novel High Fidelity was being moved from London to Chicago. Author Nick Hornby felt it was a ridiculous thing to ha...
1 Aug 20241h 42min
Episode 39 - "Casino Royale"
The Best Bond. A topic that’s been fiercely debated for generations…and all it took was an efficient, black and white cold open to confidently announce to the world that Daniel Craig had something to ...
25 Jul 20241h 33min
