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‘Crash’ With Bill Simmons, Van Lathan, and Joanna Robinson

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Feb 25, 2025
The hosts dive into the controversial Oscar-winning film 'Crash,' dissecting its impact on Hollywood and cultural dialogue around race. They reflect on personal anecdotes and the backlash following its release. Imagining it as a TV series, they explore potential castings and network options. A lively discussion highlights character dynamics and moral complexities, all while critiquing the film's portrayal of societal issues. They also humorously compare actors' career peaks and touch on the evolution of film narratives through changing cultural landscapes.
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ANECDOTE

Oscar Travesty

  • Crash winning Best Picture is considered one of the biggest Oscar travesties of the 21st century.
  • It beat Brokeback Mountain, which is now seen as a much better film.
INSIGHT

Career Crossroads

  • The cast of Crash is interesting because each actor was at a unique point in their career.
  • For example, Terrence Howard's career was about to take off, while Brendan Fraser's was declining.
ANECDOTE

LA Inspiration?

  • Van Lathan jokingly claims Crash inspired his move to Los Angeles.
  • He felt the film's racial themes resonated with his own comedic material.
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