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Mark and Tom discuss the 1991 action comedy The Last Boy Scout. Directed by Tony Scott, and starring Bruce Willis, Damon Wayans, and Halle Berry, the movie focuses on what happens when two washed up guys get into some Shane Black written shenanigans. In this episode, they also talk about Shane Black, grimy buddy comedies, and Tony Scott's filmography. Enjoy!Please make sure to rate, review or subscribe to the show!
Lock and load, doves: this is SWIMFANS: FULL CLIP! In the first installment of Action Movie Summer, we're talking buddy pairs, evil gay guys and powerful divorced energy in 1991's THE LAST BOY SCOUT! swimfanspod.com patreon.com/swimfans
Once a first-rate Secret Service agent, Joe Hallenbeck (Bruce Willis) is now a gruff private investigator whose latest gig is protecting a pole dancer (Halle Berry). When she's murdered, he grudgingly teams up with her boyfriend, Jimmy Dix (Damon Wayans), an ex-quarterback with a gambling problem, and the two go after her killers. Before long, they stumble onto a plot by a well-known football magnate (Noble Willingham) to bribe federal legislators into legalizing sports gambling.
Welcome to another episode of Death Don't Do Fiction, the AIPT Movies podcast! The podcast about the enduring legacy of our favorite movies! It's May, which means it's time for the AIPT Movies podcast's “Mayhem” series! Where we cover movies that kick ass in the literal sense! In this week's episode, Alex, Tim, and guest Tony Sedani discuss the messy-yet-beautiful 1991 Bruce Willis action romp, The Last Boy Scout!Sleazy 90's vibes! A mile a minute pace! Satan Claus! Goons in sunglasses! $650 pants! An iconic celebratory jig! Football that's somehow even more dangerous than usual! A stadium with a secret hangout and fireplace! A surprisingly loud, public, and messy "professional" assassination! A guy with the name Joe Hallenbeck who has actually seemingly gone to hell and back! Behind the scenes friction that inspired a character in True Romance! A great musical score from Lethal Weapon & Die Hard's Michael Kamen! A cast that includes a young Halle Berry, Damon Wayans, Danielle Harris, Taylor Negron, and Bruce McGill! A shot of excessive violence and entertainment that's effectively a who's who of 90s action cinema with Tony Scott's visually stunning direction, Joel Silver producing, Shane Black writing endless one liners, and Bruce Willis delivering one of the greatest cigarette-smoking performances of all time!In addition, Tony discusses his Mission: Impossible series rewatch in preparation for “The Final Reckoning,” while Alex shares some spoiler-free thoughts on Fight or Flight, the third movie in the French Netflix action series, Last Bullet, and Final Destination Bloodlines!You can find Death Don't Do Fiction on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. As always, if you enjoy the podcast, be sure to leave us a positive rating, subscribe to the show, and tell your friends!The Death Don't Do Fiction podcast brings you the latest in movie news, reviews, and more! Hosted by supposed “industry vets,” Alex Harris and Tim Gardiner, the show gives you a peek behind the scenes from three filmmakers with oddly nonexistent filmographies. You can find Alex on Twitter, Bluesky, or Letterboxd @actionharris. This episode's guest, Tony Sedani, can be found on Instagram @tsedani. Tim can't be found on social media because he doesn't exist. If you have any questions or suggestions for the Death Don't Do Fiction crew, they can be reached at aiptmoviespod@gmail.com, or you can find them on Twitter or Instagram @aiptmoviespod.Theme song is “We Got it Goin On” by Cobra Man.
This week, we're busting out the slammer and potentially wishing we were back in it depending on who you ask, as we team up with the canary-clad copper to take down a star-studded mob in a wildly stylish and outlandishly conceived blockbuster starring a charming old man incapable of doing action scenes, that's been seemingly buried in the Disney vault in the years since. It's 1990's Dick Tracy, directed and produced by Warren Beatty, and starring Beatty, Madonna, Al Pacino, Glenne Headly, Charlie Korsmo, Mandy Patinkin, Dustin Hoffman, Seymour Cassel, William Forsythe, Charles Durning, Dick Van Dyke, Paul Sorvino, James Caan, Kathy Bates and Catherine O'Hara. Most of these stars are unrecognizeable under the monstrous makeup required to make them look like their vintage crime comic strip counterparts, but Pacino made enough of an impression with a wildly comedic take on his typical mobster persona that he netted an Oscar nom for Best Supporting Actor, losing to Joe Pesci for GoodFellas. While Beatty is at least a decade too old to be proper fit as the movie's lead, it's his ambition behind the camera that makes the movie such a curiosity all these years later, as the film is either an enchanting dreamscape filled with unsolvable How Did They Do That movie magic puzzles, or a steaming pile of neon-drenched puke depending on which of our two hosts you ask. But that's okay, as we have some heated disagreement this week that is maybe the closest we've yet come to vintage Siskel & Ebert kinda stuff. Plus: We've both been to the theater and are happy to sound off on Ryan Coogler's latest as JMo and Hayley both greatly enjoyed Sinners in the cinema, and Justin's got a bonus theatrical field report on Drop, the latest from Happy Death Day director Christopher Landon. If you'd like to watch Dick Tracy before listening along to our conversation, good luck finding a physical copy, and Disney will seemingly never stream this thing on Disney+ -- possibly for rights reasons to avoid paying anything more to Warren Beatty, or possibly because they are cowards who are ashamed of the fun movie they made. Either way, it's tough to find outside of renting it on YouTube. Other works discussed in this episode include Creed, Fruitvale Station, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Bram Stoker's Dracula, Puss In Boots: The Last Wish, Mad Max: Fury Road, Loki, The Accountant, The Perfect Storm, Bridge of Spies, War Horse, The Adventures of Tintin, Red Eye, Trap, Reign of Fire, Surrogates, The Expendables 2, The Last Boy Scout, Princess Mononoke, Hook, This Is The Tom Green Documentary, Cutthroat Island, Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl, G20, The Silence of the Lambs, Longlegs, Resident Orca, Avatar: The Way of Water, Blackfish, Batman ('89), Batman Returns, Batman Forever, Batman & Robin, Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, X-Men, Blade, The Shadow, The Phantom, The Rocketeer, Darkman, Speed Racer, Furiosa, Challengers and Sin City, among others. We'll be back (more than likely) next week, with another special in-theaters spectacular, as 100+ episodes after we covered the original film, it is tax season once again and we're back for more Ben Affleck and Jon Bernthal in The Accountant 2. So look for that next Friday, and until then we'll see you at the movies!!
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Ep. 297 Jason and Zach chat about Marriage Toxin, The Girl the Dragon Tattoo, U.S. Marshals, The Last Boy Scout, and favorite discontinued sodas. OP: King of Kong; MvC2
1996's The Long Kiss Goodnight is a Shane Black screenplay on the Renny Harlin luge. What is the deal? Is it a spiritual successor to The Last Boy Scout? What is going on? I don't know. I've been sick for months at this point. I thought I was better well after recording but I can feel the sinus infection coming on. Everything all the time.
Today we have the incredible Kim Coates joining us for an in-depth conversation about his remarkable career. From his early days on Broadway to becoming a fixture in 90s blockbuster films like The Last Boy Scout, Kim shares fascinating audition stories, including the time he landed a role in The Wonder Cabinet by auditioning with his back to the room. He delves into his transition to television, most notably his iconic role as Tig Trager in the groundbreaking series Sons of Anarchy, revealing the unexpected way he was offered the part. Kim also offers invaluable insights into the acting business, discussing typecasting, the audition process in the self-tape era, and the importance of making bold choices. He reflects on navigating career lulls and the significance of having a strong support system. Finally, Kim shares details about some of his favorite projects, including King of Sorrow, and exciting upcoming roles in The Walking Dead: Dead City and a romantic comedy called Solo Mio. These are the unforgettable stories that landed Kim Coates right here. CREDITS: Sons of Anarchy The Walking Dead: Dead City American Primeval Black Hawk Down Pearl Harbor White House Plumbers Mayans M.C. Resident Evil: Afterlife Goon Godless Bad Blood Entourage Prison Break Waterworld The Island Open Range GUEST LINKS: IMDB: Kim Coates, Actor, Producer THAT ONE AUDITION'S LINKS: For exclusive content surrounding this and all podcast episodes, sign up for our amazing newsletter at AlyshiaOchse.com. And don't forget to snap and post a photo while listening to the show and tag me: @alyshiaochse & @thatoneaudition SELF-TAPE MAY: Starting May 1st, 2025: Sign Up HERE ($88) THE BRIDGE FOR ACTORS: Become a WORKING ACTOR THE PRACTICE TRACK: Membership to Practice Weekly PATREON: @thatoneaudition CONSULTING: Get 1-on-1 advice for your acting career from Alyshia Ochse COACHING: Get personalized coaching from Alyshia on your next audition or role INSTAGRAM: @alyshiaochse INSTAGRAM: @thatoneaudition WEBSITE: AlyshiaOchse.com ITUNES: Subscribe to That One Audition on iTunes SPOTIFY: Subscribe to That One Audition on Spotify STITCHER: Subscribe to That One Audition on Stitcher EPISODE CREDITS: WRITER: Erin McCluskey WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings ASSISTANT: Elle Powell SOCIAL OUTREACH: Alara Ceri
Here we have Bruce Willis in two very different roles. Well, they both have that classic Bruce snark. He co-stars with Damon Wayans and baby Bruce, Spencer Breslin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The much long awaited, maybe not much anticipated, new episode from your Boiz. This week we jump into a film that neither of us had heard of; "The Last Boy Scout". This is a movie that stars some big players but maybe didn't splash quite as much as you would think. Come see what the Tater Boiz have to say and whether you will be a Tater, or Tot.
Today Matt & Todd discuss Tony Scott's 1991 Crime-Action-Thriller: The Last Boy ScoutWritten by Shane BlackStarring: Bruce Willis, Damon Wayans, Chelsea Field, Noble Willingham and Taylor Negron.First seen by us decades ago, this rewatch had more going for it than we remembered. Very 90s, very macho, angsty-angry, but very funny at times; punctuated with excellent action sequences and performances, The Last Boy Scout remains popular among many genre fans, including these two.We were expecting at most a remembrance of a pretty fun film of our teens, and we got that but saw a lot that we probably missed.Thank you all for listening!----------If you're following a dangerous criminal on an international crime spree that leaves you frustrated with clues of interconnected movies that you just can't piece together; consult one of Matt's 116 or so lists on Letterboxd, and stay one step ahead.Advise him of your favorite parts of House of the Dead @MovieMattSirois on BlueSky.)BOLO for a snarkier version of Matt: and follow him as Marcus on Movie Asylum of the Weird, Bad and Wonderful reviewing off-brand or forgotten action and sci-fi.Peruse some great content we also follow at:Once Upon a GeekAlso The Fade Out Podcast
On Episode 151 of Floating Through Film, we're talking football in honor of the Super Bowl that happened last week. We're starting by reviewing FTF favorite Tony Scott's football movie, The Last Boy Scout. We then thought it would be fun to draft movie characters as different football positions (????). We hope you enjoy!Episode Next Week: How To Lose A Guy in 10 Days + Fallen LeavesMusic: - Intro: The Last Boy Scout (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4y4YFjHccZo&ab_channel=B-MovieMadnessRadio)- Outro: The Thing (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZaSYkBpzvA&list=PLohYzz4btpaSRpyIibpGVmaIFfzzSSw8H&index=4&ab_channel=R.J.MacReady)Hosts: Luke Seay (LB: https://letterboxd.com/seayluke/, Twitter: https://x.com/luke67s)Blake Tourville (LB: https://letterboxd.com/blaketourville/, Twitter: https://x.com/vladethepoker)Dany Joshuva (LB: https://letterboxd.com/djoshuva/, Twitter: https://x.com/grindingthefilm)Podcast Links (Spotify and Apple): https://linktr.ee/floatingthroughfilmLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/floatingfilm/Email: floatingthroughfilm@gmail.com
Dom, Q, ILL, and special guest G6 take on the explosive 1991 buddy action comedy The Last Boy Scout in this week's Say Whats Reel review! Directed by Tony Scott and written by Shane Black, this film pairs Bruce Willis and Damon Wayans in a gritty, high-stakes adventure full of twists, laughs, and classic '90s action. Together, we break down the unforgettable one-liners, the shocking plot twists, and the dynamic chemistry between Willis and Wayans as they unravel a political conspiracy. Don't miss this in-depth and hilarious discussion—hit that like button, subscribe, and share your thoughts in the comments belowThe Last Boy Scout is a 1991 American buddy action comedy film directed by Tony Scott from a screenplay by Shane Black, and produced by Joel Silver. It stars Bruce Willis and Damon Wayans, with Noble Willingham, Chelsea Field, Taylor Negron, Danielle Harris, and Halle Berry. The film follows a washed-up private investigator (Willis) who teams up with a scandalized former football star (Wayans) to uncover a political conspiracy involving their former employers.Find the SWR Crew DOM CRUZETwitter: https://twitter.com/itzdomcruzehoe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itzdomcruzehoe/QTwitter: https://twitter.com/King_Quisemoe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/king_quisemoe/We hope you enjoyed the video and the content we put out here at Say Whats Reel Thank you for watching!
This week, our look at buddy-cop movies all month long continues as we take a look at 1991's The Last Boy Scout! Bruce WIllis plays Joe Hallenbeck, a down and out cynical detective who teams up with Damon Wayans, a down and out ex-quarterback as they to try and solve a murder case involving a pro football team owner and a crooked politician. Listen in ind out what we thought.
Which one of you two looks most like a football movie? This week, we welcome Ali back to the show to discuss a couple of sports-related flicks: The Last Boy Scout (1991) directed by Tony Scott and The Last Match (1990), directed by Fabrizio de Angelis. Get ready for some pop psychoanalysis of Shane Black, a close examination of the early 90's Bruce Willis screen persona, and just how weird it got for aging Hollywood stars in the dregs of Italian exploitation fare around the same time. We will be announcing a Spoiler Territory section for both films, so if you haven't seen them before you listen, you can nevertheless avoid spoilers for The Last Boy Scout by skipping ahead to the 1:09:36 mark, and for The Last Match by skipping ahead to 1:51:59. Want to get in touch? You can reach us on caliber9fromouterspace@gmail.com Theme music: "The Cold Light of Day" by HKM. Check out HKM on #SoundCloud or Bandcamp
In today's episode of The Flex, the boys (Geoff Ulrich and Jake Trowbridge) are joined by former MLB pitcher Joel Piñeiro to talk all things fantasy football, NFL head coaches we would hire if we bought a franchise and... Bruce Willis movies? Join us as we dive into the week's biggest decisions. Got a tough start/sit dilemma? We've got you covered with some insights to help you make the right call during bye-mageddon part 2 of the 2024 NFL season. Then, it's time to play some fantasy games. We'll draft our wildcard picks for everything from NFL coaches we'd hire to which Bruce Willis movie is the best (and yes, we'll be debating that Last Boy Scout pick!). We also talk end-of-season and giving our “Wildcard” choices across the board—whether it's fantasy football, holiday drinks, or anything in between! Lastly, we're putting on our analyst hats and running down the chances for key players and matchups, including some bold predictions for the next few weeks of the NFL season. And, of course, we'll talk betting with some juicy anytime TD bets for the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Forrest, Conan Neutron, Kristina Oakes, Kt Baldassaro and our good friend Bonnie Burton talk about Tony Scott's 1983 British erotic vampire film The Hunger!! This 1983 erotic horror film was Tony Scott's directorial debut starring Catherine Deneuve, David Bowie and Susan Sarandon. Tony Scott would quickly go on to direct films like Top Gun, True Romance, Beverly Hills Cop II, and the Last Boy Scout working in Hollywood with Jerry Bruckheimer as his trusty producer. #vampire #dracula #horrormoviepodcast #horror #moviereview #davidbowie #moviepodcast #cinema #cinephile #filmpodcast #susansarandon #catherinedeneuve #tonyscott #ridleyscott #dracula #movielovers #MovieNightExtravaganza #nosferatu #VampireMovies #horrorclassics #halloweenvibes #dracula #filmhistory #livestream #horrormovies #horrorfilmanalysis #horrorfan #horroraddict #HorrorMovieBuff #classichorror #vampirelore #spookyseason #filmtalk #cinema #movies #filmmaking Kristina's birthday is on October 11th and she'd like donations to go to the Palmetto State Abortion Fund: https://www.facebook.com/donate/873283398280034/10234692920966410/Bonnie Burton is one third of @thenightshift3871 with Renee Ruin and Jenna Haze https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClY8KismmRuNxYs30TT25EgWatch KT Baldassaro & Jared Skolnick's Girl in the Basement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcn2Q57VXEQ Join our discord: https://discord.gg/ZHU8W55pnh The Movie Night Extravaganza Patreon helps us keep the show going.. become a Patron and support the show!! https://patreon.com/MovieNightExtra Conan Neutron has music available from Conan Neutron & The Secret Friends https://neutronfriends.bandcamp.com OR if you want to become a Protonic Reversal patron: patreon.com/protonicreversal
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Jeff and Andrew are talking football, the sharp wit of Shane Black's writing, and Bruce Willis at the height of his stardom in Tony Scott's underrated comedic action film, The Last Boy Scout! For exclusive episodes and content, check out A Film By... Podcast on our Patreon with a FREE 7-day trial. You can also sign up as a free member! Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more information.Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.Find us on Instagram, X, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.
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Part 1 Acomi and Turk182 open with the horrible history of Chiquita Banana and their ties to terrorism. After making bananas unsafe to eat, they taking about writing and story structure. When perusing Reddit for information that's isn't NSFW, Turk came across the Cool Guides sub-reddit and a guide to writing. The guide outline story structure in a 3 Act process, with smaller story/character arc within each act. Not having ever followed a detailed writing guide of structure breakdown before, Turk was curious about how his style matches to what you should use. Lastly, Turk tells Acomi about the mostly unknown Kanye West film Cruel Summer (2012), starring rapper Kid Cudi. Only playing once, at The Cannes Film Festival, Cruel Summer utilized cutting edge camera work and techniques created by Kanye. The most impressive being the Seven Screen Experience. Join Acomi and Turk as they follow the 3 Act structure, using the beautiful action, thriller movie The Last Boy Scout; written by Shane Black and directed by Tony Scott. #OMTWF #Acomi #Turk182 #KorovaEntertainment #Chiquita #history #reddit #coolguides #TheLastBoyScout #ShaneBlack #TonyScott #CruelSummer #KanyeWest #Yeezy #KidCudi #Cannes Follow Acomi on Twitter at @AcomiDraws and on Instagram at AcomiDraws. Follow Turk182 on Twitter at @Turk182_KE and on Instagram at Turk182_KE.
This is a must listen to episode!Derek interviews 2018 Songwriter Hall of Fame Inductee, Steve Dorff. Steve talks with Derek about his personal journey, legendary career, dealing with personal tragedy, what success looks like, and stories of writing and working with the top musical artists of all time.Steve also shares highlights from his new book "I wrote That One Too...A Life In Songwriting From Whitney To Willie". Order Steve's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Wrote-That-One-Too-Songwriting/dp/1495077292 3 time Grammy and 6 time Emmy nominated Steve Dorff has written songs sung by the likes of Barbra Streisand, Kenny Rogers, Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Anne Murray, George Strait, Garth Brooks and countless others, while also establishing himself as a gifted film and television composer. He's tallied over 40 BMI awards with hits like Rogers' “Through the Years,” Murray's “I Just Fall in Love Again” (Billboard's top country hit of 1979), Strait's “I Cross My Heart,” Lee Greenwood's “Don't Underestimate My Love for You,” and Eddie Rabbitt's “Every Which Way But Loose”—the title track from Clint Eastwood's 1978 film. His songs have charted in 5 successive decades, with #1 records across 4 decades.Dorff has also composed TV music for Spenser: For Hire, Murphy Brown, The Singing Bee, Just the 10 of Us, Growing Pains, Murder She Wrote, Columbo and Reba; his other film contributions include songs and scores for Bronco Billy, Rocky IV, Pure Country, Tin Cup and Honky Tonk Man.Key songs in the Dorff catalog include: * Through The Years * I Just Fall In Love Again * Heartland * Every Which Way But Loose * Hypnotize The Moon * I Cross My Heart, and countless others recorded by over 250 Artists from all genres of music.His many TV and cable movie credits include the Emmy nominated CBS mini-series "Elvis", the Hallmark Hall of Fame "Rose Hill", the animated Christmas classic "Annabelle's Wish", "Babe Ruth", "The Quick and The Dead", "Moonshine Highway" and "The Defiant Ones". Dorff's many movie songs and scores have been featured in "Bronco Billy", "Blast From The Past", "Rocky IV", "Pure Country", "Tin Cup", "Michael", "Dudley Do-Right", "Dancer, Texas", "The Last Boy Scout", "Curly Sue" and "Honky Tonk Man".Perhaps Dorff's most ambitious move to date has been a giant leap into his first love, musical theater. He currently has two projects making their way to the stage: "Josephine" (The Josephine Baker Story) and "Pure Country" (The Musical).
That's more like it! Nach einem bereits gefälligen ersten Kapitel in Tony Scotts Filmographie zündet Ridleys kleiner Bruder diesmal so richtig die Hochglanz-Actiongranate und liefert spätestens mit THE LAST BOY SCOUT - DAS ZIEL IST ÜBERLEBEN (1991) bereits sowas wie den ultimativen Scott-Actioner der 90er Jahre ab. Aber auch der weitgehend in Vergessenheit geratene REVENGE - EINE GEFÄHRLICHE AFFÄRE (1990) kann überzeugen – sofern man denn die richtige Schnittfassung guckt und Kevin-Costner-Fanboy ist – und wer war das anno 1990 nicht?! Und DAYS OF THUNDER - TAGE DES DONNERS (1990) ist nicht für unsere Steile These des Monats(TM) gut. Und die lautet: Cole Trickle ist der bessere Maverick und DAYS OF THUNDER der bessere TOP GUN (1986). Und ja, wir haben dafür sogar einige gute Argumente auf der Hand … wenn wir auch von Motorsport und Autos keinen blassen Schimmer haben.
Happy Father's Day to all of the dads out there. This week, we continue Genre June with Buddy Action Comedy. Films such as 48 Hrs (1982), Tango and Cash (1989), and The Last Boy Scout (1991) showcase all of the fun tropes of a buddy comedy. Come and listen and add your comments to the discussion.Subscribe, rate, and review:Apple Podcasts: Our Film FathersSpotify: Our Film FathersYouTube: Our Film Fathers---------------------------------------------Follow Us:Instagram: @ourfilmfathersTwitter: @ourfilmfathersfEmail: ourfilmfathers@gmail.com
Welcome to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of some of cinema's greatest auteurs. In doing so, they will look at their filmographies, explore what drives them artistically and what makes their decision making process so fascinating. Add in a few silly tangents and a fun game at the end of the episode and you've got yourself a podcast we truly hope you love. On episode 50 of the Director Watch Podcast, the boys are joined by the host of The Waffle Press Movie Podcast, Diego Crespo to discuss the latest film in their Tony Scott series, The Last Boy Scout (1991). After the mild success of Days of Thunder, Tony Scott transitioned away from the protective arms of producers Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer to move over to a Joel Silver project with a script pinned by screenwriter Shane Black, who was coming off of writing Lethal Weapon and turning that into a franchise. But Black was kicked off the second installment of Lethal Weapon, and the script for The Last Boy Scout, a buddy action sports comedy about a private eye and a former pro Quarterback teaming up to stop corruption involving professional football and the US government, became the hottest thing in Hollywood (Black earned a record $1.75 million for the script, with over a $1 million guaranteed up front), and intrigued Scott immensely because of Black's overall vision. Led by the impeccable duo of Bruce Willis and Damon Wayans, this dark, even dystopian vision of 1990s Los Angeles is a relic of 90s action films with tons of politically incorrect, problematic moments of humor that is a cult classic and is a wildly impressive piece of filmmaking within Scott and Black's careers. Ryan, Jay, and Diego break down this complicated film, their history with it, kid acting, the body of work by its two stars Willis and Wayans, their relationship with the game of football, and why we don't get movies like this made anymore. You can listen to the Director Watch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. This podcast runs 2h03m. The guys will be back next week to continue their series on the films of Tony Scott with a review of his next film, True Romance. You can rent it via iTunes and Amazon Prime rental in preparation for the next episode of Director Watch. Till then, let's get into it. Music: MUSICALIFE, from Pond5 (intro) and “B-3” from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).
In this action-packed episode of "The Rewatch Party," hosts Nick, Anthony, Elise, and Not Producer Brandon dive into the gritty world of the 1991 film "The Last Boy Scout" to discuss its rewatchability. The podcast begins with each host sharing their initial experiences with the film, setting the stage for an engaging discussion about what makes this Bruce Willis and Damon Wayans-led action thriller a candidate for repeated viewings. They reminisce about the film's intense action sequences, sharp dialogue, and its blend of dark humor and drama. As they delve deeper, the hosts examine the standout elements that contribute to the film's enduring appeal. They explore the chemistry between Willis and Wayans, whose dynamic performances anchor the film's narrative and provide a compelling mix of humor and tension. The hosts also highlight the film's memorable one-liners, tightly-woven plot, and Tony Scott's distinctive directorial style, which together create a fast-paced and visually striking experience. The lively banter between Nick, Anthony, Elise, and Not Producer Brandon brings out different perspectives on what makes the film memorable. Throughout the episode, the hosts discuss the thematic depth of "The Last Boy Scout," touching on its exploration of themes such as corruption, redemption, and personal integrity. They debate the film's effectiveness in balancing its action-packed sequences with its more serious undertones, and how these elements contribute to its rewatchability. The hosts also consider the film's place within the broader landscape of early '90s action movies and how it compares to other genre staples of the time. Whether you're a long-time fan of "The Last Boy Scout" or considering giving it another watch, this episode of "The Rewatch Party" offers a thorough and entertaining exploration of the film's lasting impact. Nick, Anthony, Elise, and Not Producer Brandon provide a thoughtful analysis of why this action thriller remains a standout in its genre, celebrating its unique blend of action, humor, and heartfelt moments that continue to resonate with audiences. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0102266/
Welcome to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of some of cinema's greatest auteurs. In doing so, they will look at their filmographies, explore what drives them artistically and what makes their decision-making process so fascinating. Add in a few silly tangents and a fun game at the end of the episode and you've got yourself a podcast we truly hope you love. On episode 49 of the Director Watch Podcast, the boys are joined by AwardsWatch contributor Karen Peterson to discuss the latest film in their Tony Scott series, Days of Thunder (1990). Four years after making the monster hit that was Top Gun, Tony Scott reteamed with Tom Cruise and producers Dom Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer to take their collaboration from the skies to the racetrack with Days of Thunder. After making Beverly Hills Cop II and Revenge (which are discussed briefly on the show), Scott was tapped to recreate the magic of his 1986 hit, this time with his leading man a bigger star and co-writer on the project, inspired by Cruise falling in love with racing, as well as the producers loving this new idea. While Scott clashed with Simpson and Bruckheimer throughout the production, the end result is an entertaining sports action drama with tremendous performances by Cruise and Robert Duvall, as well as the breakout role for Nicole Kidman. Ryan, Jay and Karen (the biggest Tom Cruise fan we know) discuss the film, their relationships to the sport of racing and their overall love of sports, Karen's favorite Tom Cruise movie, the overt boyish behavior the characters have throughout the film, if the ending/John C. Reilly side plot works, the racing scenes, the infamous wheelchair race scene between Cruise and Michael Rooker, and if this movie is better than Top Gun. You can listen to the Director Watch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. This podcast runs 2h05m. The guys will be back next week to continue their series on the films of Tony Scott with a review of his next film, The Last Boy Scout. You can rent it via iTunes and Amazon Prime rental in preparation for the next episode of Director Watch. Till then, let's get into it. Music: MUSICALIFE, from Pond5 (intro) and “B-3” from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).
“I didn't really know I was allowed to be a screenwriter, so I didn't consider that as a career or life option growing up Southeast of England,” says Drew Pearce. “People I knew didn't go to University and they definitely didn't work in movies.” “Throughout my life, I have shown a staggering lack of imagination in thinking I can do these jobs. But when I meet a person who does the job, I do think, ‘Well, if they can do it, I can do it,'” he jokes. After exploring paths as a musician, a magazine writer, and the comic scene, he eventually created a sitcom in the UK. The show received mixed reviews in the UK, but found its way to America where it found some traction. “I just so happened to do a show about off-duty superheroes, set in a pub, the same year that Iron Man came out, so those things dove-tailed.” The series was called No Heroics. Thanks to the show, this eventually led to a meeting with Kevin Feige (President of Marvel Studios) and work on projects such as Iron Man 3, Marvel One-Shot: All Hail the King, Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation, Lego Marvel's Avengers, Hotel Artemis, Fast & Furious: Hobbs & Shaw, and most recently, The Fall Guy. “Kevin Feige forced us together,” he says about his collaboration with Shane Black. “Legendary screenwriter Shane Black did not want me as a co-writer,” he jokes. “It was an arranged marriage that could have been incredibly short-lived. Shane was the Director so he had the power to fire me, but I had grown up with Shane's movies and there's a huge part of what I do.” “But honestly, there was an organic exchange of tones. He liked that I came from comedy and I liked how American his stuff is.” Black's credits also include Lethal Weapon, The Last Boy Scout, The Long Kiss Goodnight, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, The Nice Guys, and The Predator. “Weirdly, like two characters in a Shane Black movie — the grizzled old veteran and the arrogant younger copy — we learned from each other and a bond was formed.” That said, over the last 14 years, Pearce has written or worked on 60+ movies, including unmade specs, but he's only known for the action-comedies listed above. Want more? Steal my first book, Ink by the Barrel - Secrets From Prolific Writers right now for free. Simply head over to www.brockswinson.com to get your free digital download and audiobook. If you find value in the book, please share it with a friend as we're giving away 100,000 copies this year. It's based on hundreds of interviews here at Creative Principles. If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It only takes about 60-seconds and it really helps convince some of the hard-to-get guests to sit down and have a chat (simply scroll to the bottom on your iTunes Podcast app and click “Write Review"). Enjoy the show!
Join the boys as they discuss the impact of the latest move by the Boy Scouts of America to change their name to Scouting America. Also the boys will look in on the latest of the Pro Palestinian Protests going on at colleges across America.
Welcome back to another episode of Born to Watch, where we dive into the gritty, smoke-filled alleys of action cinema, this time with Tony Scott's explosive 1991 film, "The Last Boy Scout." Starring Bruce Willis and Damon Wayans, this film melds the rough-and-tumble aesthetics of the early '90s with sharp dialogue and an unrelenting pace, making it a standout in the action genre."The Last Boy Scout" opens with a rain-soaked, noir-style narrative, where Joe Hallenbeck (Bruce Willis), a disenchanted private detective with a penchant for cigarettes and sarcasm, teams up with Jimmy Dix (Damon Wayans), a disgraced former football star with his own baggage. The plot kicks off with a bang—quite literally—as the duo becomes entangled in a complex conspiracy involving the professional sports world, political corruption, and murder.Tony Scott, known for his visually stylish filmmaking, does not disappoint here. Each frame is drenched in mood, from the shadowy interiors to the neon-lit streets that serve as the film's battleground. Scott's camera work is frenetic yet focused, capturing the essence of action with a keen eye for detail that keeps the viewers on the edge of their seats. The opening sequence alone, featuring a desperate, gun-toting football player during a rainy game, sets the tone for a film that's both darkly comic and brutally intense.Script and DialogueThe screenplay, penned by Shane Black, is filled with his trademark snappy dialogue and dark humour. Black's writing shines through in the banter between Joe and Jimmy, providing a verbal ping-pong that entertains amidst the chaos. Willis's delivery of one-liners, paired with Wayans' timing, creates a dynamic chemistry that elevates the narrative beyond typical action fare. One memorable zinger, "This is the '90s. You can't just walk up and slap a guy. You have to say something cool first," perfectly encapsulates the film's self-aware sharpness.Performance and Character DevelopmentBruce Willis brings his characteristic everyman swagger to the role of Joe Hallenbeck, a role that seems tailor-made for his blend of weary toughness and cynical wit. Meanwhile, Damon Wayans adds depth to Jimmy Dix, a character that could easily have been a one-dimensional sidekick. Together, they deliver believable and deeply engaging performances, ensuring the audience roots for them despite their flaws.The supporting cast, including Chelsea Field and Noble Willingham, provide solid performances that enrich the film's world. Each character is well-defined and contributes to the unfolding drama, highlighting Scott's ability to effectively manage a large ensemble cast.Historical and Cultural Significance"The Last Boy Scout" was released during a peak period of action movies, following the likes of "Die Hard" and "Lethal Weapon." While it might not have reached the iconic status of these films, it certainly adds a unique flavour to the genre, blending the hard-boiled detective tropes with sports corruption narratives. The film also comments subtly on issues like professional integrity and sports exploitation, topics that remain relevant.In terms of pop culture, "The Last Boy Scout" serves as a testament to the era's cinematic and stylistic transitions. It combines the action-packed sequences of the '80s with thematic complexity and character-driven stories of the '90s. It's a film that bridges eras, both celebrating and critiquing the genre's conventions.Relevance TodayWatching "The Last Boy Scout" today, viewers can appreciate its influence on subsequent action films and television series that have adopted its combination of sharp wit and visceral action. It's a precursor to how action cinema can be both smart and exciting, proving that character development and clever scripting can coexist with explosive set pieces."The Last Boy Scout" is a film that deserves revisiting. It's not just a relic of its time but a prescient piece that anticipated trends in action cinema. The film's combination of stellar performances, memorable one-liners, and tightly choreographed action sequences make it a standout. Moreover, its commentary on the darker aspects of professional sports and politics remains pertinent, giving it layers that go beyond its surface thrills.For fans of the genre, this movie is a must-watch, a must-discuss, and, thanks to its indelible characters and punchy dialogue, a must-quote. So, as Joe Hallenbeck might say, grab some popcorn, sit back, and enjoy the ride—because they don't make them like this anymore.That's it for this week's episode of Born to Watch. 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Comedian Nathan Timmel joins the show to discuss the classic 90s action-comedy The Last Boy Scout. Check out Nathan's new special "unapologetic": https://youtu.be/4y4YFjHccZo?si=e0mp8peQg15YHpKq See Nathan live/buy his books: https://nathantimmel.com/ Listen to Nathan's podcast Idiots on Parade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJ0s1QaK1Eo&list=PLyYabWkptM07uDonsuHcKOKH19I3Ee_bs Follow Johnny on Instagram and Tik Tok: @JohnnyMocnyComedy Follow Johnny on Letterboxd: @JohnnyMocny See Johnny open for Mike Palascak at Mac's Bar in Lansing on 3/29: https://skeletix.com/2607-a-night-of-comedy-michael-palascak-macs/ See Johnny at the Lucky Wolf Theater in Paw Paw on 3/30: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/86339734/best-in-the-mitten-iia-michigan-comedy-showcase-paw-paw-the-lucky-wolf-theater?partner_id=100 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/we-are-movies/support
Will, Mike, and Ryan watched Tony Scott's The Last Boy Scout (1991), and discuss what makes this movie so cool. IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0102266/ Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAGPeBs0G1I
The guys take on the 1991 Action flick, The Last Boy Scout. In this commentary, they discuss Director Tony Scott's lack of control over the Shoot, the massive resumes of the actors in this movie and how this was almost, fittingly, a Die Hard Film. Don't forget to Like and Subscribe! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DISCORD - https://discord.gg/a6UEWh9zft PODCAST - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/miscast-commentary/id1145697204 WEBSITE - http://www.miscastcommentary.com/ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/miscastpodcast TIK TOK - https://www.tiktok.com/@miscastcommentary FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/miscastcommentary TEEPUBLIC - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/miscast-commentary?ref_id=7636 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Joe! TWITCH- https://twitch.tv/miscastjoe TWITTER - https://twitter.com/miscastjoe TIK TOK - https://www.tiktok.com/@miscastjoe INSTAGRAM - https://instagram.com/miscastjoe YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG_C1IbIGU8MzoSI1LovPzw ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Todd! TWITTER - https://twitter.com/MiscastTodd --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/miscastcommentary/message
In the early 90's, Shane Black was the highest paid screenwriter in Hollywood, Bruce Willis one of the highest paid action stars, and Tony Scott was quickly becoming the most sought after director when it came to spectacle. As we close out "football season," we breakdown whether or not 'The Last Boy Scout' was worth the $43 million dollar price tag.Thank you for listening! Don't forget to rate & subscribe. New episodes bi-weekly. Also available on YouTube.
After their stint in Summer School, Mike and Christian join private detective Hallenbeck, and ex-football player Dix, to investigate a murder that leads to a corrupt politician and a crooked football team owner.
The guys take on the 1991 Action flick, The Last Boy Scout. In this commentary, they discuss Director Tony Scott's lack of control over the Shoot, the massive resumes of the actors in this movie and how this was almost, fittingly, a Die Hard Film. Don't forget to Like and Subscribe! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DISCORD - https://discord.gg/a6UEWh9zft PODCAST - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/miscast-commentary/id1145697204 WEBSITE - http://www.miscastcommentary.com/ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/miscastpodcast TIK TOK - https://www.tiktok.com/@miscastcommentary FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/miscastcommentary TEEPUBLIC - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/miscast-commentary?ref_id=7636 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Joe! TWITCH- https://twitch.tv/miscastjoe TWITTER - https://twitter.com/miscastjoe TIK TOK - https://www.tiktok.com/@miscastjoe INSTAGRAM - https://instagram.com/miscastjoe YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG_C1IbIGU8MzoSI1LovPzw ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Todd! TWITTER - https://twitter.com/MiscastTodd --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/miscastcommentary/message
Tayler finds out what happens when you order $170 worth of food at Burger King, the boys discuss "The Last Boy Scout", "300", & "Sin City" & Cole's brother earns a very exclusive award. All of this & more on this week's edition of Comic Can Coozie!
"The Last Boy Scout" is a movie that has its moments but ultimately falls short of its potential due to its formulaic plot, one-dimensional characters, and problematic portrayal of women. However, the movie's witty dialogue, entertaining performances, and memorable soundtrack make it worth watching for fans of the genre.
We kick off the Holiday Season on Escape Hatch with a Shane Black Christmas classic, Bruce Willis and Damon Wayans' football action adventure directed by Tony Scott's The Last Boy Scout! Joining us is the showrunner of Veep and White House Plumbers, and co-host of The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of, Dave Mandel. Introduction (00:00:00) Hatch News (00:20:39) The Last Boy Scout Roundtable Discussion (00:32:33) Your Letters (01:53:14) Notes and Links Check out the BRAND NEW Escape Hatch Merch Drop! Our all new collection of swag is available now and every order includes a free Cameo style shoutout from Haitch or Jason. Browse our collection now. Join the Escape Hatch Discord Server! Hang out with Haitch, Jason, and other friends of the pod. Check out the invite here. Escape Hatch is a TAPEDECK Podcasts Jawn! Escape Hatch is a member of TAPEDECK Podcasts, alongside: 70mm (a podcast for film lovers), Bat & Spider (low rent horror and exploitation films), The Letterboxd Show (Official Podcast from Letterboxd), Cinenauts (exploring the Criterion Collection), Lost Light (Transformers, wrestling, and more), and Will Run For (obsessed with running). Check these pods out!. See the movies we've watched and are going to watch on Letterboxd Escape Hatch's Breaking Dune News Twitter list Rate and review the podcast to help others discover it, and let us know what you think of the show at letters@escapehatchpod.com or leave us a voicemail at +1-415-534-5211. Follow @escapehatchpod on Twitter and Instagram. Music by Scott Fritz and Who'z the Boss Music. Cover art by ctcher. Edited and produced by Haitch. Escape Hatch is a production of Haitch Industries.
Pulpy headlines on tonight's show: “Lake Havasu During Hurricane Season!”“Tainted Clam Chowder On A Movie Set!”“Movie Producer Tries To Scam An Entire City!”“Werewolf Santa Claus!”“Ask The Nice Guys If They Finish Last In A Movie Called The Nice Guys!”“RoboDoc: The RoboCop Doc Drops!”Thanks to Bricklayer on Amazon https://amzn.to/3qFmlt4 - Get ready to laugh, gasp, and question reality itself.Discover blockbuster entertainment with Starz https://bit.ly/StarzOfferBWBy contributing your support https://bit.ly/SupportTheShowBW you play a vital role in sustaining the show and ensuring its ongoing success.Enjoying Lake Havasu during hurricane weather? Remember how those MTV houseboat parties used to jumpstart those wild romances? Strolling down the London Bridge? Or how about impressing your date with Hook and the original Mortal Kombat? Our old stomping ground sounds like a tourist attraction.Ocean's 12 A Real Missing Diamond During Movie Promotion? A real diamond went missing during a racing promotion for this heist movie sequel. They strapped a diamond to a race car at the Grand Prix and naturally, they lost the diamond.Tainted Clam Chowder On Titanic Set? This happened when someone on set spiked the soup for the cast and crew.Sean Connery Dates The Mob, Sorta. During a love triangle with his co-star, Sean Connery punched out his rival for love - who happened to be a mobster.Grizzly 2 Producer Joseph Proctor tried to scam an entire city with a scheme to turn garbage into oil.A Werewolf Santa Claus movie is coming this fall. In a case of too little too late, we regret not being able to produce Full Moon Christmas before this one came out.Do nice guys finish last? Just ask the nice guys in The Nice Guys. In 1970s Los Angeles, a mismatched pair of private eyes investigate a missing girl and the mysterious death of a star. Russell Crowe as Healy and Ryan Gosling as March.The noir comedy earned 9 awards and 34 noms including the nom for Best Buddy Comedy from AARP's Grown Up Movie Awards and it won best comedy at IGN's Summer Movie Awards in 2016.Talents Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling both dropped out of high school to pursue their careers, and never had formal training in acting.The movie was initially pitched as a TV series but was rewritten as a film after the plot seemed to be going nowhere.Russell Crowe told Howard Stern that this was one of two films where he wishes there was a sequel as he liked playing his character. The other film was L.A. Confidential.During March's monologue about society taking a turn, a theatre in the background is playing "Bang Bang Kiss Kiss," a nod to Shane Black's previous film Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005).Kiss Kiss Bang Bang is about a thief who is mistaken for an actor and trained to be a private eye - with Robert Downey, Jr and Val Kilmer. One of Val's best roles in recent years before his health complications.Who is Shane Black? He played a role in Predator; he is famous for writing Lethal Weapon, Last Action Hero, The Last Boy Scout, and co-wrote The Monster Squad with Fred Dekker. He also wrote and directed The Predator (2018). Co-written by Fred Dekker and one of the original Predator scribes Jim Thomas. The Thomas Brothers, Jim and John Thomas wrote the original Predator movie.SCREAMBOX Original four-part docuseries RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop will premiere on August 29. New hour-long episodes will follow weekly through September 19 on SCREAMBOX.Support the show