WHAT WENT WRONG

Writer/director Elaine May sidestepped Moroccan landmines only for 1987’s Ishtar to bomb her career upon release. This week Lizzie gives us the details as Chris wonders, "Is this film as bad as people who haven’t seen it say it is?"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.

The podcast discusses the production journey of the film 'The Thing' and its impact on practical effects. It explores the process of finding a director, the monster design, the film's budget and iconic sound, the ambiguous ending, and the challenges and criticisms of CGI vs practical effects. It also highlights the remarkable inventiveness of 'The Thing' and offers recommendations for further engagement.

More money, more problems. This week Lizzie walks Chris through a production plagued by crotch-shots, intercontinental chili delivery and stress related hand-bleeding.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.

Dive into the chaotic journey of a cinematic masterpiece, where script struggles and Russell Crowe's frustrations set the stage for an Oscar-winning triumph. Discover the intriguing casting choices, including the near-involvement of Mel Gibson and Antonio Banderas for Maximus. Explore the behind-the-scenes challenges that shaped the film's production and the heartwarming legacy of Oliver Reed. The discussion highlights not just the film's historical impact but the personal dynamics that made it all possible.

Directed by... Gene Hackman and starring... Sean Connery? This week Lizzie & Chris put the lotion in the basket and learn how real-life stalkers, moth-wranglers and concerned daughters gave us one of the greatest thrillers of all time!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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.