WHAT WENT WRONG

Starring Robert De Niro, Laurence Fishburne and Matt Dillon? This week, join Chris & Lizzie as they learn how Spike Lee fought the powers that be to bring his 1989 classic to life! From executives' hand-wringing over riots (that would never happen) to last-minute budget cuts and an all-time Oscar snub, Do the Right Thing’s continued success and relevance is a testament to the power of an incredible cast and crew.Go Ad-Free - Join Our Patreon!Check Out Our Merch!Follow Us on Instagram!What Movie's Next? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Was The Omen the most cursed movie ever made? Or was it just… the 70’s? Join Lizzie & Chris as they explore the series of tragic, strange, and mysterious events that plagued Gregory Peck and the crew of 1976’s horror classic The Omen. Could it be true that the devil didn’t want this movie to be made?!Go Ad-Free - Join Our Patreon!Check Out Our Merch!Follow Us on Instagram!What Movie's Next? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What do you do when the number one on your call sheet won’t stop farting? Embrace it! This week, Chris & Lizzie travel to the Klatu Nebula to cover Galaxy Quest, a nearly perfect film almost undone by a terrible marketing campaign. Learn how this production survived the loss of its first director, on-set script changes, and Alan Rickman’s despair at working with Tim Allen to become one of David Mamet’s favorite films.Go Ad-Free - Join Our Patreon!Check Out Our Merch!Follow Us on Instagram!What Movie's Next? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What do Chernobyl, Fat Albert, and Andre the Giant have in common? Why, The Princess Bride, of course! Join Lizzie & Chris as they discover how this incredible film took over 14 years to make, why it was NOT a box office success, and how a massive fart can teach you the most important lesson in human empathy.Go Ad-Free - Join Our Patreon!Check Out Our Merch!Follow Us on Instagram!What Movie's Next? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.