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In a post Gozerian world, the ghostbusters have reduced to mundane jobs, like cable access TV host, or high finance. But when the old subway lines are flooded by the hand soap of evil, the mayor, and lady liberty know who to call. The guys (Ben, Bracken, Brant, and Nate) review this follow up to the most successful comedy of all time. Is this film Exceptionally Bad or just Bad? This movie stars Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver, Harold Ramis, Rick Moranis, Ernie Hudson, Annie Potts, Peter MacNicol, and Wilhelm von Homburg. Follow us on Instagram @ExceptionallyBad and Twitter @XceptionallyBad or email us at theguys@exceptionallybad.com or check out our website at exceptionallybad.com Ghostbuster II (1989) was Directed by Ivan Reitman, Produced by Bernie Brillstein, Michael C. Gross, Sheldon Kahn, Joe Medjuck, Ivan Reitman, and Gordon A. Webb, and Written by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis.
Our guests for this episode are Claire and Anthony of Bueno Productions who, in 2007, decided to make a documentary about Ghostbusters. Little did they realise what was ahead of them, as they interviewed the likes of Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver and the late Harold Ramis. The result, over a decade later, is the best documentary you could wish to see about a film franchise loved the world over. Here's an insight into their long journey to making Cleanin' Up The Town: Remembering Ghostbusters.SYNOPSIS:CLEANIN' UP THE TOWN: Remembering Ghostbusters delivers the most complete account of how the classic film Ghostbusters was made. UK brother and sister team of director Anthony Bueno and producer Claire Bueno have travelled all over the United States from Lily Dale to Jacksonville cross country to San Diego, LA and San Francisco, gathering interviews with over 40 members of the cast and crew. Responsible for bringing these stories to life include actors Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, Ernie Hudson and Sigourney Weaver, director Ivan Reitman, producers Joe Medjuck and Michael C. Gross, Visual effects crew include Richard Edlund, John Bruno and editor Sheldon Kahn.AVAILABILITY (AS OF SEPT 2021)Blu-ray / DVD and VOD:UKBlu-ray release 15th June. Distributed by ScreenboundShop via Amazon UK – RRP £14.99Shop via Zavvi – RRP £14.99Available on demand from 8th November on iTunes, Google Play, Microsoft Store, Sky Store, Rakuten----------CREDITS:Presenters: Richard Williams & Juana RubioAudio Podcast Editor: Juana RubioStills and/or footage courtesy of: Bueno ProductionsFILMMAKER WEBSITE: https://buenoproductions.com/MERCHANDISE: https://buenoproductions.com/shop/ WEB: https://film-forums.comFILM INTERVIEWS: https://bit.ly/film-interviewsACTOR INTERVIEWS: http://bit.ly/actor-interviewsDIRECTOR INTERVIEWS: https://bit.ly/director-interviewsWRITER INTERVIEWS: https://bit.ly/writer-interviewsPODCAST: Spotify: bit.ly/spotify-podcast-ffApple: bit.ly/apple-podcasts-ffAmazon: bit.ly/amazon-podcast-ffGoogle: bit.ly/google-podcasts-ffSOCIAL MEDIA:Twitter: http://bit.ly/filmforums-twInstagram: http://bit.ly/filmforums-instaFacebook: http://bit.ly/filmforums-fbLinkedIn: http://bit.ly/filmforums-linkedinTikTok: https://bit.ly/filmforums-tiktok#Ghostbusters #HaroldRamis #SigourneyWeaver #DanAykroyd #Documentary #Filmmaking #BuenoProductions
In this continuing run of bonus episodes looking at DTV films, Chris Martin joins Dave to take a look at the first of six DTV sequels to the 1990 TREMORS, TREMORS 2: AFTERSHOCKS! Just what do the pair make of the film? How much is Kevin Bacon missed? And how the hell did Michael C. Gross end up taking center stage in this film series? Tune in to find out!Next Episode: Andrew and Dave talk about films (and other stuff) that make them happy!All music by Andrew Kannegiesser. Editing by Dave Babbitt
We go BEYOND the future, into a universe you've never heard before. Ivan Reitman produced the animated Heavy Metal in 1981, and it’s more important to his career than you might realise: -Learn WHY Reitman produced it. The answer lies in the offices of National Lampoon. -Meet Michael C. Gross and other artists who’ll help create the art, tech & monsters for Ghostbusters! -Ninja Turtles connections! -Canadian actors, eh. -Learn how Taarna is connected to both French artist Moebius, and Japanese director Hayao Miyazaki. -Plutonium nyborg! https://www.patreon.com/rossmaywriter For 2020, patrons’ donations will be used to purchase toys for children at Victoria Hospital this Christmas.
Welcome to 2020! Uh, can you tell I recorded this at the start of the year? Well, this October we’re back in a big way, and starting with Ivan Reitman’s collaborators, Joe Medjuck and Michael C. Gross! We touch on National Lampoon once again, the movie Heavy Metal, designing the Ghostbusters logo and… BEETHOVEN! https://www.patreon.com/rossmaywriter For 2020, patrons’ donations will be used to purchase toys for children at Victoria Hospital this Christmas.
This week is our 200th episode! Yeah, we can’t believe it either. After a quick update on the latest Fan Fest and Ghostbusters (2020) news, Chris and Troy take a walk down memory lane with some clips of their favorite episodes: Dan Aykroyd, Ivan Reitman, Rick Moranis, Michael C. Gross, Violet Ramis Stiel, Sean Bishop, Alex Langley, and a whole lot more are all here! Plus, you were all kind enough to send in some thoughts on your favorite episodes and themes throughout the years, so we have your well-wishes and voicemails too!
The Interdimensional Crossrip remembers our friend and producer/designer on Ghostbusters, Michael C. Gross this week. Join us first for the latest news, including the final reveal of the ICE Arcade Redemption cabinet, details on Ghostbusters (2016) and some clarification on that whole "Slimer" issue that came up this week, Mental Floss' article on Vigo the Carpathian wrangler Glen Eytchison, an update on Ghostheads, and more. Then, we pay tribute to Michael C. Gross as Troy and Chris say a few words, let the man speak in his own words, and play trailer clips from a handful of the titles which Gross was responsible. (Show notes: for those curious, our interlude about a boy and a girl at the beach leading into our tribute is from the National Lampoon Stereo Test, an album given away with the magazine in 1974).
This week on the Crossrip, we're so excited to have author and screenwriter Ernest Cline on the show! With Back to the Future day in the not-so-distant rear-view mirror, new Star Wars and Ghostbusters on the horizon, and Ernie's adaptation of "Ready Player One" about to begin production, it's only fitting that Troy and Chris get a little time to talk to the owner of the Ecto-88 himself. Hear about the inspiration for his unique Ectomobile, his future projects and a little discussion on programming the perfect Halloween double-feature. All that plus the latest news including a Toys R Us LEGO leak, Zoobe add-ons, and Michael C. Gross receiving a lifetime achievement award. This Halloween week, who're you gonna call for all the latest in Ghostbusters and pop culture? (Hint: this podcast.)
A brief tribute to a fallen friend Ryan Kemp by Chris, then the latest news, and an interview with Ryan Doell and IDW Comics artist Dan Schoening. This week's news in jam-packed because of the recent New York Comic-Con and all the announcements that came out of the Big Apple. And fittingly, it's double-stuffed to talk quite a bit about IDW's Ghostbusters Get Real and its conclusion. Also this week: brand new Ghostbusters shoes, Michael C. Gross Day and appreciation, that Rick Moranis interview that everyone is talking about, a new Paul Feig interview where he discusses casting Chris Hemsworth, LEGO Dimensions, Anovos is going to be selling Ghostbusters-related props, oh and there might be a Ghostbusters animated film in the hopper?
For this week's show we reach back into the Proton Charging vault for an interview with Michael C. Gross, Associate Producer of Ghostbusters (1984) and Executive Producer of Ghostbusters II and The Real Ghostbusters. Gross joins Crossrip co-host Chris Stewart at the time of the first film's 30th Anniversary to discuss his origins with the Lampoon, Heavy Metal, and Spacehunter then also talks about the impact of the No-Ghost logo on popular culture. Another interview that's not to be missed for fans of Ghostbusters and comedy!
The Overthinkers interview movie producer and Ghostbusters logo designer Michael C. Gross. Episode 219: Icons are Always an Accident originally appeared on Overthinking It, the site subjecting the popular culture to a level of scrutiny it probably doesn't deserve. [Latest Posts | Podcast (iTunes Link)]