Life is Short with Justin Long BONUS: Virginia Madsen Live at Westin!
Nov 8, 2019
Virginia Madsen, Oscar-nominated for her roles in 'Sideways' and 'Candyman,' shares her insights in a lively conversation with Justin Long. They reminisce about a hilarious college wine incident that shaped their relationship with the drink. Virginia reflects on her experiences filming in Austin, the challenges of 'Candyman,' and the emotional complexities of her acting career. The duo also discusses their amusing road trips, the contrast of hotel beds, and dives into deep topics like aging, cinema’s cultural impact, and personal milestones, all wrapped in humor and nostalgia.
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Justin Long's Wine-Binge Story
- Justin Long shares his story of quitting wine after a disastrous college wine binge.
- He experienced a severe hangover and has avoided wine since.
Bee Scene Hazards in Candyman
- Virginia Madsen was covered in live bees during filming while allergic to bee stings.
- Paramedics were on set, and she had to remain still to avoid stings, while co-star Tony Todd suffered many stings.
Cut Bees Ending in Candyman
- The original Candyman ending had Virginia covered with 3,000 bees but was cut for a new ending.
- The bees were coated with queen bee pheromones to prevent stings.
