The Rewatchables ‘So I Married an Axe Murderer’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey
Oct 17, 2023
'So I Married an Axe Murderer' podcast features guests Mike Myers, Nancy Travis, and Anthony LaPaglia. The hosts discuss the impact of the movie on Myers' career, an actor's reputation and behavior on set, Alan Arkin's career, 90s coffeehouse culture, scenes from the movie, the impact of the internet on traditional newspapers, and analyzing the movie itself.
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Box Office Failure to Cult Classic
- "So I Married an Axe Murderer" initially bombed but gained popularity.
- Mike Myers' shift to character roles after this film may have contributed to this.
Myers' Uncharacteristic Role
- Mike Myers' performance in this film stands out as one of his last as "himself."
- He typically prefers character acting, hiding behind accents and costumes.
The Cat in the Hat Incident
- A legal dispute between Myers and Universal led to him doing "The Cat in the Hat."
- This film's failure seemingly damaged his career trajectory.