WHAT WENT WRONG
Sad Boom Media
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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Jun 23, 2020 • 39min
Titanic
I'll never let go, Jack... unless I really, really have to pee. This week, Chris & Lizzie sink into a production laced with PCP, James Cameron's addiction nearly drowning, and why Leo nearly forked himself on set.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.
Jun 16, 2020 • 50min
Fantastic Four (2015)
The podcast explores the reasons behind the 2015 Fantastic Four reboot, discussing the challenges faced by director Josh Trank and the controversy surrounding the casting choices. They also touch on the absence of action scenes, fan backlash, and the strengths of the film, while raising the question of what went wrong with the franchise.
Jun 9, 2020 • 41min
Southland Tales
The Rock stars as a Republican action star with amnesia at the center of a sex tape scandal that threatens to derail a presidential election in Richard Kelly’s eerily prophetic 2007 film, Southland Tales. This week, Chris & Lizzie set out to determine why this follow-up to cult classic Donnie Darko tanked at Cannes, derailed Kelly’s career, and perhaps came out 10 years too soon.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.
May 19, 2020 • 57min
The Abyss
Life’s abyss and then you dive. This week, Chris & Lizzie go deep on the merits of shooting in a decommissioned nuclear power plant, the resilience of the cast and crew in the face of abyss-olute death, and the saga of Beansie the liquid-breathing rat.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.
May 11, 2020 • 50min
Evan Almighty
Hollywood attempts to draw a churchgoing audience with a broad comedy - what could go wrong? Apparently, quite a lot, but shrouded in the backstory of this biblical flop are some praiseworthy characters and righteous causes.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.
May 11, 2020 • 39min
Cats
Dive into the chaotic world of the film adaptation of 'Cats,' where ambitious visions clash with tight deadlines. Discover the struggles of Andrew Lloyd Webber to translate a beloved musical to the big screen amidst controversy and mixed reactions. Highlights include memorable performances from Taylor Swift and Jennifer Hudson, alongside an exploration of the complex visual effects that transformed the production. Despite its box office failure, the quirky charm of 'Cats' may just earn it a cult following.
