The Rewatchables ‘American Pie’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey
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Nov 28, 2023 The hosts discuss the cultural impact of 'American Pie' and its influence on high school movies. They analyze fashion choices, controversial scenes, lack of diversity, and performances. They also explore the popularization of MILFs, talk about sponsors, and speculate on upcoming episodes.
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Simmons' COVID and High School Movies
- Bill Simmons missed a recording due to COVID-19.
- He considers American Pie the peak of high school movies, citing its box office success.
Lineage of Teen Sex Comedies
- Teen movies from 1982-85, like Risky Business and Porky's, focused on teenage boys' desire for sex.
- American Pie follows this lineage, reflecting a generational trend.
The Script's Journey
- Adam Herz's script, initially titled "Untitled Teenage Sex Comedy", was passed on by 70 directors.
- The White Brothers, who hadn't directed a feature film, eventually took on the project.