
WHAT WENT WRONG
What Went Wrong covers Hollywood’s most notoriously disastrous movie productions, digging into the behind-the-scenes insanity of everything from massive flops to record-breaking blockbusters. In each episode, hosts Lizzie Bassett and Chris Winterbauer dive into a new film to explore the mind-blowing (and sometimes numbing) reasons why making a movie is nearly impossible (especially a good one). Produced by David Boman.JOIN OUR PATREON FOR 'WWW' BONUS CONTENT!
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Dec 29, 2020 • 59sec
Trailer: What Went Wrong
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Dec 8, 2020 • 53min
What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?
The feud of feuds! This week Lizzie walks Chris through a rivalry between two stars, Bette Davis and Joan Crawford, which may have begun as a publicity stunt but became a bizarre and malignant reality in the behind-the-scenes story of 1962's, What Ever Happened to Baby Jane.Go Ad-Free - Join Our Patreon!Check Out Our Merch!Follow Us on Instagram!What Movie's Next?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 1, 2020 • 45min
Last Action Hero
Sony bids against itself for a script, a writer re-writes a parody of his own writing, and the 80s action movie goes out with a whimper. This week Chris & Lizzie learn how Last Action Hero was doomed by an insane release date, brutal test screening, and historically bad press.Go Ad-Free - Join Our Patreon!Check Out Our Merch!Follow Us on Instagram!What Movie's Next?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 25, 2020 • 57min
Deliverance
Explore the chaotic production of a classic horror film filled with broken bones and unqualified actors. Discover humorous anecdotes from quarantine that segue into serious film analysis. Delve into struggles with casting, where big names like Jack Nicholson were initially considered. The themes of masculinity, filmmaking disputes, and risky stunts without safety measures reveal the intense atmosphere on set. Uncover the controversial legacy and cultural impact of this iconic movie.

Nov 17, 2020 • 1h 8min
Citizen Kane
Learn how Orson Welles and RKO fought off a megalomaniacal millionaire, lethal gossip columnists, and a backstabbing co-writer in bringing Citizen Kane to life. The podcast discusses Orson Welles' struggles with a wine commercial and his association with the film. It also explores his early life, the origins of Citizen Kane, innovative film production, and the making of the movie, including controversies and parallels with William Randolph Hearst.

Nov 10, 2020 • 1h 1min
Popeye (1980)
Cocaine-stuffed mannequins, letters from Henry Kissinger, and jaundiced prosthetics - all this and more in Robert Altman’s Popeye! Guest hosted by Alex Logan.Go Ad-Free - Join Our Patreon!Check Out Our Merch!Follow Us on Instagram!What Movie's Next?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 3, 2020 • 1h 6min
The Bonfire of the Vanities
Riddled with poor casting decisions, irresponsible portrayals, and uncomfortably bad accents, The Bonfire of the Vanities singed the careers of all involved. Joined by Luke Patrick and Sam Siegel, resident Hanks experts and hosts of the Hanksy Panksy podcast, Chris & Lizzie dig in on one of America's Dad's biggest let downs.Go Ad-Free - Join Our Patreon!Check Out Our Merch!Follow Us on Instagram!What Movie's Next?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 27, 2020 • 53min
The Conjuring
Lawsuits, haunted sets, and real-life horrors associated with The Conjuring franchise, including the creepy allegations against the real Ed and Lorraine Warren. The chapter also discusses the success of the movie despite its excessive religious themes, and the portrayal of witches and the role of Grace Hill Media in promoting the film. The legal disputes and lawsuits surrounding the franchise, as well as the fictionalization and manipulation of the true story in the movie, are also explored.

Oct 20, 2020 • 1h 12min
The Shining
How many takes does it take to take one's sanity? This week, Chris & Lizzie learn how Stanley Kubrick's all-work-and-no-play mentality led to a far-from-dull production. Plus, learn more about the invention of one of cinema's most incredible innovations: the steadicam.Go Ad-Free - Join Our Patreon!Check Out Our Merch!Follow Us on Instagram!What Movie's Next?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 13, 2020 • 44min
Poltergeist
We’re hee-eere… with an episode that explores how cutting costs on some ghastly props may have been the cause of an enduring curse that spanned Poltergeist, all of its sequels, and even its 2015 reboot. This week join Chris & Lizzie as they dig deep into the bizarre events and numerous deaths that followed the franchise.Go Ad-Free - Join Our Patreon!Check Out Our Merch!Follow Us on Instagram!What Movie's Next?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.