How Did This Get Made? Oscar LIVE!
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Jul 11, 2025 Join the hosts as they hilariously dissect the 1991 comedy 'Oscar', exploring its quirky plot and baffling moments like a Claymation scene. They analyze the peculiar father-daughter dynamic and the film’s strange character interactions. The conversation also covers the challenges of adapting theater to film and the humorous nuances in naming conventions within gangster culture. With lively banter and insightful commentary, they celebrate the film’s absurd charm while promoting exciting upcoming projects and their personal endeavors.
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Stallone's Pace Clashes with Farce
- Sylvester Stallone's comedic timing and acting pace clash with the faster, more traditional farce style of other actors in "Oscar."
- Marissa Tomei and Tim Curry embody the right comedic tone, highlighting Stallone's mismatched performance.
Odd Father-Daughter Chemistry
- The father-daughter relationship in "Oscar" has unsettling romantic chemistry, particularly between Stallone and Tomei's characters.
- This adds a bizarre subtext, suggesting unintended implications in their interactions.
Adapt Movies Into Plays
- Consider producing plays based on poorly executed movies for a fresh, successful take.
- Farces like "Oscar" could thrive as stage productions with better pacing and tone alignment.
