The Rewatchables ‘Argo’ With Bill Simmons and Chris Ryan
Aug 16, 2021
Guests Ben Affleck, John Goodman, and Alan Arkin discuss the movie 'Argo' and its significance. They talk about Affleck's directing career, tension during the Iran hostage crisis, analyzing scenes and characters, critiques of the film, and the "Joey Pants Award" for the best supporting actor.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Ben Affleck's 'Argo': A Look Back at a Directorial Triumph
02:14 • 22min
Tension and Animosity during the Iran Hostage Crisis
24:34 • 8min
Analyzing Scenes and Characters in 'Argo'
32:18 • 21min
Reflection on scoot McDair movie and discussion on what has aged well
53:48 • 2min
Critiques of 'Argo'
55:33 • 5min
The Joey Pants Award: Recognizing the Best 'That Guy' in a Movie
01:00:10 • 21min
Discussion of an Actor's Career and Film Roles
01:21:25 • 3min