WHAT WENT WRONG

In part 3 of our coverage of Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings, Chris & Lizzie explore how Andy Serkis paved the way for Avatar, the pitfalls of an on-set gimp-suit, and why you should never cut one of Christopher Lee’s favorite scenes.Go Ad-Free - Join Our Patreon!Check Out Our Merch!Follow Us on Instagram!What Movie's Next?*CORRECTIONS: *"Weta" is not the nickname of the many species of New Zealand giant crickets but rather their common name, stemming from the Maori word "Wētā".*Viggo Mortensen used Super Glue, not gum, to re-attach his chipped tooth during filming (specifically Hot Stuff Super T Medium Instant CA Glue - 1oz HST-7)*Chris referred to second-unit director Geoff Murphy as a young director, he was, in fact, one of the oldest directors on set (and quite well known in New Zealand for the road show "Good Bye Pork Pie").*According to Weta employee Raymond Massa the Gothmog mask (designed by Bill Hunt) was not designed to look like Harvey Weinstein. Rather, there was a pull-over mask used for background orcs that resembled Weinstein.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Check out this sneak peak of What Went Wrong host Lizzie Bassett's episode of Glamorous Trash with Chelsea Devantez. They're discussing Tippi Hedren's memoir in all its lion-filled glory - head over to Chelsea's feed to listen to the full episode now! https://link.chtbl.com/ChelseaDevantezGlamorous Trash is all about going high and low at the same time— Glam and Trash. We recap and book club celebrity memoirs, deconstruct pop culture, and sometimes, we cry! If you've ever referenced Mariah Carey in therapy... then this is the podcast for you.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Learn how Sean Connery missed out on half a billion bucks, Stanley Kubrick inadvertently gave us Wolverine and Gandalf, and New Line’s decision to bet the franchise on a $2M blowout at Cannes. Also, the challenges and doubts of 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy and the process of casting the Hobbits, Elijah Wood as Frodo, and Gandalf and Aragorn. Plus, behind-the-scenes sculpture scanning and anticipation for the release of The Lord of the Rings.

In this podcast, Chris & Lizzie discuss interesting topics related to Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings, such as Quentin Tarantino directing the film, Arnold Schwarzenegger in Planet of the Apes, and Hugh Jackman not playing Wolverine. They also cover J.R.R. Tolkien's background and influence, the sale of screen rights to United Artists, and the creation of successful films by Fran Walsh, Richard Taylor, and Tanya Roger. The podcast delves into the breakthrough film Heavenly Creatures, its connection to Middle Earth, and the importance of the prologue in setting up the story.

This week we are sharing an episode of "The Op", a new podcast created by friend-of-the-pod, Steadicam Operator Dave Chameides. Listen to his fascinating interview with Director Tommy Schlamme (ER, West Wing, House of Cards, and much more).Click here for more episodes of The Op!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.

Join Lizzie & Chris as they discuss the 1981 classic, Raiders of the Lost Ark, exploring its production details, casting choices, filming challenges, and appreciating the stunt work and music. Learn about the origins of Indiana Jones and the behind-the-scenes details of the movie. Dive into the portrayal of Indiana Jones as well as the challenges faced during production, including snake incidents and last-minute location changes.

Explore the making of the movie 'Mommie Dearest' and the controversial story behind it. Discusses Faye Dunaway's performance, Joan Crawford's reputation, costumes, behind-the-scenes details, and eerie events on set.

Released on 7/19/2023. Chris & Lizzie break down the dual WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Join them to learn the basics on AI, mini-rooms, minimums and more.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.

This podcast discusses the making of 'The Breakfast Club', including the firing of Rick Moranis, Judd Nelson's behavior, and Molly Ringwald's influence. They also explore John Hughes' career, casting choices, behind-the-scenes production insights, conflicts on set, and editing and score analysis of '16 Candles'.

Lizzie and Chris discuss the highly sexualized aspects of 'Howard the Duck' and the controversies surrounding the casting. They explore the origin of the film, the challenges faced in its production, and its troubled legacy. The chapter also touches upon the impressive performances of the actors in the duck suits and the mixed opinions on the movie.