
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!
Latest episodes

Jun 19, 2023 • 37min
Below The Line - Safety On Set (with Dave Chameides)
This week we are joined by friend of the pod, legendary steadiam operator, Dave Chameides, to talk about safety. Too often on this podcast we find ourselves discussing people being hurt or killed in situations that could have been avoided. In his extensive career, Dave has worked with the Local 600 Safety Committee to establish on-set safety guidelines and protocols that keep cast and crew safe. Join us for a discussion on what has been done, and the work that remains to be done to keep people safe while they make the films and TV shows we know and love.Check out Dave's podcast, The Op, for more on the art of camera operating and cinematography.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 12, 2023 • 1h 20min
Dune (1984)
Join Chris & Lizzie as they explore David Lynch's Dune, discussing the birth of Alien from Dune, David Lynch's struggles, and Patrick Stewart's unintentional ego destruction of Sting. They also touch on Alejandro Jodorowsky's failed Dune project, the motivations and shooting location of Dune (1984), the visual identity and casting process, the actors' experiences on set, the controversial portrayal in the film, and director David Lynch's reflections.

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May 29, 2023 • 1h
Bram Stoker's Dracula
The podcast explores Bram Stoker's Dracula, discussing the casting choices, the director's approach to practical effects, visual effects and camera tricks, production insights, and the experiences of the cast during filming including discomfort with rats.

May 15, 2023 • 1h 10min
Super Mario Bros. (1993)
What took 9 screenwriters, 2 directors, and an unlimited supply of Bob Hoskins’ scotch? Super Mario Bros., the first ever big-screen video game adaptation (that nearly killed the genre)! Join Chris & producer David Boman as they explore how Japan’s beloved Brooklyn plumbers found themselves battling Dino-DNA Dennis Hopper in a dystopian alternate dimension.*CORRECTIONS:David Snyder was not the production designer of 'Blade Runner', he was the art director. The production designer of that incredible film was Lawrence G. Paull.Chris mistakenly states that the 2000 film 'Wonder Boys' starred Topher Grace - it did not, but rather featured Tobey Maguire.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 1, 2023 • 1h 28min
The Twilight Saga
Robert Pattinson's bushy eyebrows, production challenges, casting controversy, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and the aftermath of Kristen Stewart's cheating scandal in the Twilight Saga movies are discussed in this entertaining podcast.

Apr 17, 2023 • 1h 18min
The Mummy
Unearthing the history of 'The Mummy' film and discussing the casting process. Exploring Brendan Fraser's comedic role and the near-death experience he had on set. Delving into the visual effects challenges and the chemistry between the lead actors.

Apr 3, 2023 • 1h 21min
Gone With The Wind
Vivien Leigh, Clark Gable, and Hattie McDaniel may have starred in 1939’s Gone With the Wind, but this was David O. Selznick’s dumpster-fire-turned-classic. Join Lizzie as she takes Chris all the way back through a truly disastrous production featuring more than a dozen writers, a hat trick of directors, an amphetamine fueled producer, and racism galore - both onscreen and off.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.

Mar 20, 2023 • 1h 5min
The Emperor's New Groove
What has two titles, two directors and originally starred… Owen Wilson? Join Lizzie & Chris as they explore the miracle that is The Emperor’s New Groove, a movie that nearly broke Sting’s brain and may have ended the Disney Renaissance in one fell swoop.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.

Mar 6, 2023 • 1h 28min
Jurassic Park
Guest host Steven Ray Morris joins Chris & Lizzie to break down 1993’s four-quadrant smash hit, Jurassic Park. Join them as they excavate the alternate casting options, how an actual hurricane shut down production, and why Steven Spielberg’s dinos still look so good 30 years later. For more from Steven on the Jurassic Park franchise check out his podcast See Jurassic Right.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.

Feb 27, 2023 • 54min
Below The Line - Intimacy Coordinator (Magic Mike's Last Dance)
Ita O'Brien, the UK's leading Intimacy Coordinator, discusses the significance of their role in the entertainment industry and the need for professional guidelines. They emphasize the importance of safety measures in intimate scenes, authentic representation in queer intimacy scenes, involving actors in the post-production process, and express appreciation for the work of intimacy coordinators.