

039: Remembering Michael Madsen & Taking A Fresh Look at Stanley Kubrick Films
Jul 8, 2025
01:03:13
In this week’s first episode of Just Foolin About, Michael and the gang talk about the passing of Actor Michael Madsen last week. They reflect on his career, personal struggles, and the tragedy of his son's suicide. The conversation then shifts to the troubled lives and careers of other Hollywood figures like Tom Sizemore and Val Kilmer, touching on addiction and personal demons. They also explore classic films, revisiting the works of Stanley Kubrick, particularly 'Paths of Glory' and 'Barry Lyndon,' and discuss their meticulous filmmaking techniques.
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4dHNzumLLaFOIRqm4kcaAA
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/justfoolinabout/
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
02:22 Remembering Michael Madsen
11:23 Tom Sizemore's Addiction Struggles
29:39 Michael’s Son & His Acting Ambitions
32:32 Finding Material for a Reel
33:18 Discussing Bruce Beresford's Films
36:49 Paths of Glory and Kubrick's Style
45:36 Barry Lyndon and Kubrick's Cinematic Techniques
51:58 Ryan O'Neal's Career and Personal Life
59:27 Penelope Ann Miller and Filming Experiences
01:00:58 Outro
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4dHNzumLLaFOIRqm4kcaAA
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/justfoolinabout/
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
02:22 Remembering Michael Madsen
11:23 Tom Sizemore's Addiction Struggles
29:39 Michael’s Son & His Acting Ambitions
32:32 Finding Material for a Reel
33:18 Discussing Bruce Beresford's Films
36:49 Paths of Glory and Kubrick's Style
45:36 Barry Lyndon and Kubrick's Cinematic Techniques
51:58 Ryan O'Neal's Career and Personal Life
59:27 Penelope Ann Miller and Filming Experiences
01:00:58 Outro