046: A Deep Dive Into Hollywood: Kurt Russell, James Woods, Gene Hackman, and More!

In this week’s second episode of Just Foolin About with Michael Biehn, we dive deep into Hollywood's past and present, revisiting iconic actors and unforgettable films. We kick things off with an engaging conversation about Kurt Russell's vital role in the making of 'Tombstone' and how he brought the film back from the brink of collapse. We then shift gears to discuss James Woods and his attempts to collaborate on various film projects, followed by an appreciation of Lee Daniels' contributions, including the Oscar-nominated 'Precious.' The episode also sheds light on Gene Hackman's impactful performance in 'Mississippi Burning' and other classic films like 'The French Connection' and 'Unforgiven.' We even touch on personal anecdotes involving big names like Charlton Heston and the significance of films such as 'Ghosts of Mississippi' and John Carpenter's 'The Thing.'

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CHAPTERS: 
00:00 Intro
03:08 YouTube Comments
04:43 Cillian Murphy
10:39 Mississippi Burning and Civil Rights History
13:07 Gene Hackman and Iconic Movie Roles
21:53 Tombstone and Behind the Scenes Insights
32:07 Insights into Second Unit Directing
34:05 Kurt Russell's Role in 'Tombstone'
38:11 The Influence of John Fasano
43:17 Memories of Charlton Heston
53:19 Lee Daniels and Hollywood Connections
01:02:24 Podcast Reflections and Future Plans