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Actor, writer, and comedian Patton Oswalt (Ratatouille, Veep) joins Matt and Tim to discuss the 1972 Michael Ritchie film, The Candidate, starring Robert Redford. Former Veep Hubert Humphrey appears as himself, though he was back in the US Senate. For the rest of this conversation, go to https://patreon.com/secondincommand and become a patron! Matt Walsh https://www.instagram.com/mrmattwalshTimothy Simons https://www.instagram.com/timothycsimonsPatton Oswalt https://instagram.com/pattonoswalt Second In Command https://instagram.com/secondincommandpodcastEmail questions to: secondincommandatc@gmail.com
Actor, writer, and comedian Patton Oswalt (Ratatouille, Veep) joins Matt and Tim to discuss the 1972 Michael Ritchie film, The Candidate, starring Robert Redford. Former Veep Hubert Humphrey appears as himself, though he was back in the US Senate. For the rest of this conversation, go to https://patreon.com/secondincommand and become a patron! Matt Walsh https://www.instagram.com/mrmattwalshTimothy Simons https://www.instagram.com/timothycsimonsPatton Oswalt https://instagram.com/pattonoswalt Second In Command https://instagram.com/secondincommandpodcastEmail questions to: secondincommandatc@gmail.com
With Baseball season in full swing, we thought it'd be appropriate to dive into classic films that find a home on the diamond. America's Favorite Pastime is the pastime of the Gimme Three Podcast this week. Listen to host Nicholas Ybarra's torment over his love/hate relationship with the sport, and find out if host Bella Efstratis was finally able to shed a tear for a sports movie. First up, the 1976 Michael Ritchie classic, The Bad News Bears. Crude, rude, and profane - but loaded with heart. Second, one of Nick's favorite films of all time: Penny Marshall's A League of Their Own. Finally, our audience selected one of the most beloved modern baseball films; Brad Pitt stars as Billy Beane in Moneyball. Let us know what you think of these fantastic flicks, and let us know what your favorite baseball film is. ❗️SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE ❗️Support the showSign up for our Patreon for exclusive Bonus Content.Follow the podcast on Instagram @gimmethreepodcastYou can keep up with Bella on Instagram @portraitofacinephile or Letterboxd You can keep up with Nick: on Instagram @nicholasybarra, on Twitter (X) @nicholaspybarra, or on LetterboxdShout out to contributor and producer Sonja Mereu. A special thanks to Anselm Kennedy for creating Gimme Three's theme music. And another special thanks to Zoe Baumann for creating our exceptional cover art.
Michael Ritchie's 1972 strange Kansas City mob movie, PRIME CUT, is our feature presentation this week. We talk Lee Marvin's feud with director Michael Ritchie, Sissy Spacek's nudity, the iconic set pieces in the film, Gene Hackman's fresh villain, and much more! We also pick our TOP 7 OPENING TITLE SEQUENCES in this week's SILVER SCREEN 7! Join our Patreon ($2.99/month) here patreon.com/theturnbuckletavern to watch the episodes LIVE in video form day/weeks early. Find us on Instagram @thebrokenvcr and follow us on LetterBoxd! Become a regular here at THE BROKEN VCR!
Lee and Daniel are joined by friend and fellow podcaster Gary Hill to cover Michael Ritchie's "Prime Cut" (1972), starring Lee Marvin, Gene Hackman, and a young & debuting Sissy Spacek! The hosts also talk about recent watches. Just how much meat does this pulpy crime film have on it's bones? Tune in to find out! "Prime Cut" IMDB Check out Daniel's other podcast, I Don't Speak German, and support its Patron. Check out Gary Hill's podcasts here. Featured Music: "The Meat" by Deadbolt & "Eat Steak" by The Reverend Horton Heat.
Michael Ritchie's 1969 ski-drama, DOWNHILL RACER, is our feature presentation this week. We talk Roman Polanski's attachment to the film, Robert Redford playing against type, Natalie Woods understated involvement, the character study wrapped in a sports film, and much more. We also pick our TOP 7 MICHAEL RITCHIE MOVIES in this week's SILVER SCREEN 7. Join our Patreon ($2.99/month) here theturnbuckletavern.com to watch the episodes LIVE in video form day/weeks early. Find us on Instagram @thebrokenvcr and follow us on LetterBoxd! Become a regular here at THE BROKEN VCR!
Émission doubles, troubles et effeuillage. À quoi ça nous sert, d'aller dormir. Nous, on dormira quand on sera mort. Oui, la vie nous est chère, puisqu'un jour ou l'autre, elle nous quitte, autant se divertir, en jouir, sans se retenir et si on le perd. Tant pis, autant... partir en vrille.Dispo itou on da tube :Au programme cette semaine :* Mickey 17, nouveau film de Bong Joon-Ho, qui mêle encore une fois avec audace les genres mais se prendre les pieds dans sa satire.Notre émission consacrée au cinéaste au moment de la sortie de Parasite en 2019.* Strip Tease Intégral, réalisé par Clémentine Bisiaux, Stéphanie De Smedt, Régine Dubois, Mathilde Blanc, Jean Libon et Yves Hinant______PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: Le Film du Dimanche Soir, dimanche 20 avril, vous allez avoir du rouge sur vous. https://www.cinema-arvor.fr/evenement/2180493-le-film-du-dimanche-soir-shaun-of-the-dead-d-edgar-wright______Coups de cœur:THOMAS: Carnage (Michael Ritchie) + découvrir enfin la version originale de La Chute de la Maison Usher (Jess Franco)THIBAUT: revoir Ad Astra (James Gray) DOC ERWAN: la BO de Moonrise Kingdom par Alexandre DesplatMargaux: Alice dans les villes (Wim Wenders)PLAYLISTPrégénérique / Extrait SnowpiercerToni Basil / MickeyExtrait / Strip Tease - Le Désarroi esthétique
Jason Teasley and Mark Radulich review movies currently on streaming services: Wildcats/Draft Day/Any Given Sunday Movie Review! First up is Wildcats (1986). Then we move on to Draft Day (2014). Finally we review Any Given Sunday (1999).Wildcats is a 1986 American sports comedy film directed by Michael Ritchie and starring Goldie Hawn, James Keach and Swoosie Kurtz. It is the film debut of Wesley Snipes and Woody Harrelson.Draft Day is a 2014 American sports drama film directed by Ivan Reitman, and starring Kevin Costner and Jennifer Garner. The premise revolves around the fictional general manager of the Cleveland Browns (Costner) deciding what to do after his team acquires the number one draft pick in the upcoming National Football League Draft.The film premiered in Los Angeles on April 7, 2014 and was released in the United States on April 11, 2014. It received mixed reviews from critics and was a box office failure grossing only $29 million against its $25 million budget. The film was Reitman's final directorial effort and Jim Brown's final acting role before their deaths in 2022 and 2023 respectively.Any Given Sunday is a 1999 American sports drama film directed by Oliver Stone depicting a fictional professional American football team. The film features an ensemble cast that includes Al Pacino, Cameron Diaz, Dennis Quaid, Jamie Foxx, James Woods, LL Cool J, Ann-Margret, Lauren Holly, Matthew Modine, John C. McGinley, Charlton Heston, Bill Bellamy, Lela Rochon, Aaron Eckhart, Elizabeth Berkley, and NFL players Jim Brown and Lawrence Taylor.It is partly based on the 1984 novel On Any Given Sunday by NFL defensive end Pat Toomay; the title is derived from a line in the book (also used in the film), that a team can win or lose on "any given Sunday", said by the fictitious coach Tony D'Amato. The quote was originally derived from a statement made in 1952 by then-NFL commissioner Bert Bell, about the league's devotion to financial and competitive parity.Cameo roles also feature many former American football players, including Dick Butkus, Y. A. Tittle, Pat Toomay, Warren Moon, Johnny Unitas, Ricky Watters, Emmitt Smith and Terrell Owens, as well as coach Barry Switzer.Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsohttps://www.teepublic.com/user/radulich-in-broadcasting-networkFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulichInstagram: markkind76RIBN Album Playlist: https://suno.com/playlist/91d704c9-d1ea-45a0-9ffe-5069497bad59
In the tenth episode of Season 11: The Son of Cult Flicks, Kyle is joined by screenwriter David Gutierrez and actor/musician Nick Earl to discuss the neo-noir curio that mixed together Hollywood prestige and the emerging exploitation genre into a mean-spirited indictment of Southern moral hypocrisy and the inherent corruption of power in Michael Ritchie's Prime Cut (1972).
The Island (1980) / Humanoids from the Deep (1980) This week we're diving in to aquatic horror as we're kidnapped by Michael Ritchie's anachronistic pirates and battle sea monsters and Roger Corman with Barbara Steele
This week, I'm honored to be joined by not one but two brilliant screenwriters, Larry Karaszewski & Daniel Waters. Larry Karaszewski & his writing/directing/producing partner Scott Alexander are best known for writing unusual true stories such as the films ED WOOD, THE PEOPLE VS. LARRY FLYNT, MAN ON THE MOON, AUTO FOCUS, BIG EYES, DOLEMITE IS MY NAME, & the hit television miniseries THE PEOPLE VS. OJ SIMPSON: AMERICAN CRIME STORY. The team has won Emmys, Golden Globes, Producers, & Writers Guild Awards. Additionally, Larry is also a former Governor & Vice President of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences. Born in Ohio & raised in Indiana, Daniel Waters is the Edgar award-winning screenwriter of the 1988 cult classic HEATHERS starring Winona Ryder & Christian Slater. Additionally, the man who wrote or co-wrote the films BATMAN RETURNS, HUDSON HAWK, THE ADVENTURES OF FORD FAIRLANE, DEMOLITION MAN, & more, he's also the writer-director of HAPPY CAMPERS & SEX & DEATH 101. Best friends & movie buddies since their teenage years in Indiana, in the fourth season of Watch With Jen, the two joined me to dissect the films of director Michael Ritchie, & this year, they're back to take us on another trip through the films of the 1970s, courtesy of actor Jan-Michael Vincent whose luscious blonde hair & laid back approach made him one of the most popular up-and-coming stars of the era. Although initially, we agreed on five films, including BUSTER & BILLIE, THE MECHANIC, WHITE LINE FEVER, THE WORLD'S GREATEST ATHLETE, & VIGILANTE FORCE, Larry & Dan made it their mission to do as much extra credit as possible, watching everything from obscure TV movies like TRIBES & SANDCASTLES to bigger hits like HOOPER & more. Along the way, we discuss Dan's issues with JMV in the '70s & this dream (or nightmare) he had where I ruined the vibe of his party, Larry's decision to watch two JMV movies on the ceiling under laughing gas at the dentist, & much, much more. What can I say? This conversation is a journey - a rollicking, thoughtful, & very engaging journey - & you're sure to love it.Originally Posted on Patreon (8/20/24) here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/110417546Theme Music: Solo Acoustic Guitar by Jason Shaw, Free Music Archive Shop Watch With Jen logo Merchandise in Logo Designer Kate Gabrielle's Threadless ShopDonate to the Pod via Ko-fi
Peter Sobczynski joins Erik Childress again to talk physical media. This week you can go an early, personal work from Martha Coolidge and the debut western from Robert Benton. They talk thrillers that were ultimately remade with Amber Heard and Josh Hartnett plus the baffling dark comedy from Danny DeVito. Generational favorites range from an animated film from the ‘80s and a teen comedy from the ‘90s, but also don't forget one of the great conspiracy films of the '70s with some timely real-world publicity. Wes Craven delivers one of his leanest thrillers and Michael Ritchie has, arguably, the most messed up film of his career with Lee Marvin up against Gene Hackman. 0:00 - Intro 2:30 – Criterion (Not a Pretty Picture) 8:18 - Fun City (Bad Company 4K) 20:50 – Shout Factory (The Last Unicorn 4K, Death to Smoochy) 39:11 – Sony (The China Syndrome, Can't Hardly Wait 4K) 1:01:26 – Universal (Let Him Go, Tremors 7-Film collection) 1:10:29 - Paramount (Red Eye) 1:19:02 - Kino (And Soon the Darkness/Sudden Terror, The Apartment (1996), Prime Cut 4K) 1:39:20 – New Blu-ray Announcements
The second episode of our season on the awesome movie year of 1969 features our pick for a notable filmmaking debut, Michael Ritchie's Downhill Racer. Directed by Michael Ritchie from a screenplay by James Salter and starring Robert Redford, Gene Hackman and Camilla Sparv, Downhill Racer was filmed partially at actual Alpine Ski World Cup races.The contemporary reviews quoted in this episode come from Roger Ebert (https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/downhill-racer-1969), Roger Greenspun in The New York Times (https://www.nytimes.com/1969/11/07/archives/screen-for-downhill-racer-time-is-the-master.html), and Time magazine (https://content.time.com/time/subscriber/article/0,33009,840387,00.html).Visit https://www.awesomemovieyear.com for more info about the show.Make sure to like Awesome Movie Year on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/awesomemovieyear and follow us on Twitter @AwesomemoviepodYou can find Jason online at http://goforjason.com/, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/JHarrisComedy/, on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jasonharriscomedy/ and on Twitter @JHarrisComedyYou can find Josh online at http://joshbellhateseverything.com/, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/joshbellhateseverything/ and on Twitter @signalbleedYou can find our producer David Rosen's Piecing It Together Podcast at https://www.piecingpod.com, on Twitter at @piecingpod and the Popcorn & Puzzle Pieces Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/piecingpod.You can also follow us all on Letterboxd to keep up with what we've been watching at goforjason, signalbleed and bydavidrosen.Subscribe on Patreon to support the show and get access to exclusive content from Awesome Movie Year, plus fellow podcasts Piecing It Together and All Rice No Beans, and music by David Rosen: https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosenAll of the music in the episode is by David Rosen. Find more of his music at https://www.bydavidrosen.comPlease like, share, rate and comment on the show and this episode, and tune in for the next 1969 installment featuring the year's biggest flop, Carl Reiner's The Comic.
The first episode of our season on the awesome movie year of 1969 features the highest-grossing film at the box office, George Roy Hill's Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. Directed by George Roy Hill from a screenplay by William Goldman and starring Paul Newman, Robert Redford and Katharine Ross, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid is based loosely on the true story of the notorious Wild West outlaws.The contemporary reviews quoted in this episode come from Roger Ebert (https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/butch-cassidy-and-the-sundance-kid-1969), Pauline Kael in The New Yorker, and John Mahoney in The Hollywood Reporter (https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/butch-cassidy-sundance-kid-review-1969-movie-743856/).Visit https://www.awesomemovieyear.com for more info about the show.Make sure to like Awesome Movie Year on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/awesomemovieyear and follow us on Twitter @AwesomemoviepodYou can find Jason online at http://goforjason.com/, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/JHarrisComedy/, on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jasonharriscomedy/ and on Twitter @JHarrisComedyYou can find Josh online at http://joshbellhateseverything.com/, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/joshbellhateseverything/ and on Twitter @signalbleedYou can find our producer David Rosen's Piecing It Together Podcast at https://www.piecingpod.com, on Twitter at @piecingpod and the Popcorn & Puzzle Pieces Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/piecingpod.You can also follow us all on Letterboxd to keep up with what we've been watching at goforjason, signalbleed and bydavidrosen.Subscribe on Patreon to support the show and get access to exclusive content from Awesome Movie Year, plus fellow podcasts Piecing It Together and All Rice No Beans, and music by David Rosen: https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosenAll of the music in the episode is by David Rosen. Find more of his music at https://www.bydavidrosen.comPlease like, share, rate and comment on the show and this episode, and tune in for the next 1969 installment, featuring our pick for a notable debut from a major filmmaker, Michael Ritchie's Downhill Racer.
A washed-up, alcoholic ex-ballplayer is recruited to coach the worst team in little league, and sets off to pull them together into a real team, where the star pitcher is a girl and the best player is a dirtbike-riding juvenile delinquent. It's a classic 1970s snobs-versus-slobs story of rooting for the losers, the bums, the misfits. Starring Walter Matthau, Tatum O'Neill, Vic Morrow, Jackie Earl Haley, and Joyce Van Patten. Written by Bill Lancaster. Directed by Michael Ritchie.
Can a boxer beat 10 men in 1 day? I discuss and review the con man film Diggstown starring James Woods, Louis Gossett, Jr. and Bruce Dern. Directed by Michael Ritchie (Fletch) 4/5
This week the guys are talking with Rowan County AD Michael Ritchie and New Wrestling Coach Ethan Miller. All this and more on this weeks Coaches Corner!! Podcast made for everyone. Sports, Wrestling, Movies, and much much more. As the Number One Podcast out of Mount Sterling every Thursday and Saturday mornings that drops at 3 am your missing out if you don't listen. Hosts - Sean Kiper, Neil Payne, Wes Crouch and Adam Muncy. If you would like to help the show! Cash App: fromc2cpc Paypal: corner2cornerpc@gmail.com Follow and Like us on the following Social Media Platforms. https://www.tiktok.com/@fromcorner2corner?lang=en https://twitter.com/corner2cornerpc https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ1CVW5JlWWXRJLUWzuJc6g www.fromcorner2corner.com From Corner2Corner Online Store: https://fromcorner2corner.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Jamie, Jimmy and Bob crack open some non-alcoholic beverages and discuss the script to Michael Ritchie's classic comedy The Bad News Bears.
We begin a new year of the show this week, and kick off the campaign by welcoming These Estates and Oiseaux musician and Briarpatch publisher John Cameron for an unseen selection from his collection, a prescient political satire that is now 52 years old but could release today with few alterations and still feel timely. It's 1972's The Candidate, directed by Michael Ritchie, and starring Robert Redford, Peter Boyle, Melvyn Douglas, Don Porter, Allen Garfield, Karen Carlson and Michael Lerner. It's a comedy without any jokes that still manages to be fairly funny, at least when its bleak political outlook doesn't feel equal parts harrowing and deadly accurate. Plus: J Mo's hooked on Pocket Card Jockey, while Hayley and John are willing to die for Casino Regina. Other works discussed on this episode include Oppenheimer, Dune: Part Two, Aquaman & The Last Kingdom, Beau Is Afraid, The Devils, Go, Ocean's Eleven, Bulworth, Fletch, Fletch Lives, season 6 of The West Wing, Parks & Recreation, The Thick of It, In The Loop, Death of Stalin, The Newsroom (CBC), The Ides of March, Our Brand Is Crisis, and Lions For Lambs among many more. If you'd like to watch The Candidate before listening to our discussion, some maniac has posted the entire movie for free on YouTube. And we thank them. We'll be back next week as Year 2 on the pod continues with a shot at redemption for two top stars who have recently wronged us on the pod by being in movies we watched that were not good. Yes, Kurt Russell and Val Kilmer can completely redeem themselves as we'll be back to watch 1994's Tombstone, a 90s VHS classic that somehow both hosts have never seen before. It's currently streaming on Disney+ if you want to watch it, and of course we're wrapping up the month the week after with our monthly canon submission, Christopher Nolan's TENET. Until then, we'll see you at the movies!!
Shoutout to our special co host @KennEdwinTV and special guest @juhahnjones85 !! The Golden Child is a 1986 American dark fantasy martial arts action comedy film directed by Michael Ritchie. The film stars Eddie Murphy as Chandler Jarrell, a Los Angeles social worker who is informed that he is "The Chosen One", and is destined to save "The Golden Child", a kidnapped Tibetan boy with mystical powers who is said to be the savior of all humankind. Alongside Murphy, the film's cast includes Charlotte Lewis and Charles Dance. After a Tibetan boy, the mystical Golden Child (J.L. Reate), is kidnapped by the evil Sardo Numspa (Charles Dance), humankind's fate hangs in the balance. On the other side of the world in Los Angeles, the priestess Kee Nang (Charlotte Lewis) seeks the Chosen One, who will save the boy from death. When Nang sees social worker Chandler Jarrell (Eddie Murphy) on television discussing his ability to find missing children, she solicits his expertise, despite his skepticism over being "chosen." BlackBusters is a podcast focused on reviewing, celebrating, re-living and critiquing Black film. From the movies we all know and love to those hidden gems, there is no movie too big or small to be praised or roasted. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The GGACP team celebrates the birthday of a popular guest, comedian and actor Robert Wuhl (b. October 9), with this ENCORE of a memorable interview from 2019. In this episode, Robert weighs in on a variety of subjects, including bad biopics, overrated film classics, the REAL story of Ty Cobb and the 30th anniversary of Tim Burton's “Batman.” Also, Jack Nicholson hatches a plan, Ward Bond tangles with Martin Landau, John Ford takes on Cecil B.DeMille and Robert remembers his friends Joe Bologna, Bruno Kirby and Trey Wilson. PLUS: “The Babe Ruth Story”! The villainy of Frank Fay! The cinema of Michael Ritchie! Neil Simon teams with Peter Sellers! And Robert reprises his Oscar voting rules! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
WE ARE THE BOBSLED TEAM! Welcome back! Today we have another 1993 throwback with Cool Runnings! We have the whole crew in studio again and it feels so good! We hope you all enjoy
This week, I'm honored to be joined by not one but two brilliant screenwriters, Larry Karaszewski & Daniel Waters. Larry Karaszewski & his writing/directing/producing partner Scott Alexander are best known for writing unusual true stories such as the films ED WOOD, THE PEOPLE VS. LARRY FLYNT, MAN ON THE MOON, AUTO FOCUS, BIG EYES, DOLEMITE IS MY NAME, & the hit television miniseries THE PEOPLE VS. OJ SIMPSON: AMERICAN CRIME STORY. The team has won Emmys, Golden Globes, Producers, & Writers Guild Awards. Additionally, Larry is also a former Governor & Vice President of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences. Born in Ohio & raised in Indiana, Daniel Waters is the Edgar award-winning screenwriter of the 1988 cult classic HEATHERS starring Winona Ryder & Christian Slater. Additionally, the man who wrote or co-wrote the films BATMAN RETURNS, HUDSON HAWK, THE ADVENTURES OF FORD FAIRLANE, DEMOLITION MAN, & more, he's also the writer-director of HAPPY CAMPERS & SEX & DEATH 101.Dear friends & movie buddies since their teenage years in Indiana, in this witty & well-researched ninety-minute conversation, the two champion the incredible '70s run of filmmaker Michael Ritchie. Focusing on Ritchie's view of America in the films DOWNHILL RACER, PRIME CUT, THE CANDIDATE, SMILE, THE BAD NEWS BEARS, & SEMI-TOUGH, before his wildly uneven '80s era, this episode is a must for '70s film fans. Originally Posted on Patreon (9/18/23) here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/89431917 Theme Music: Solo Acoustic Guitar by Jason Shaw, Free Music Archive Logo: KateGabrielle.com
"Fletch" from sneakily prolific director Michael Ritchie comes to the club. Comedian Lenny Schmidt joins Host & Corporate Comic Steve Mazan to discuss it all. Were the books better? Was Chevy miscast? What's the best quote? Did it feel like a TV show? How hot was Gail? Are ball bearings everything today? All these questions and more get answered on this episode of the Mazan Movie Club Podcast. "Fletch" on IMDb Home of the Mazan Movie Club Lenny Schmidt online Steve Mazan on Instagram Home of Corporate Comedian Steve Mazan
For our Fifth Anniversary, returning to a nostalgic, lifelong favorite was a no-brainer. Forty years ago, NATIONAL LAMPOON'S VACATION set a standard for not only comedy & road trip films, but also introduced the edgy family film. Through humor, familiar experiences & relatable characters, the Griswold family spawned an unexpected franchise which continues to be passed down throughout the years. Hop in the ‘ol family truckster because we're hitting the road! //***Discussions include*** John Hughes' original story & major script changes, plus National Lampoon, Harold Ramis & Chevy Chase connections; selling the film, creating a uniquely mobile production & challenges therein; type of comedy wrapped in a daring family film; cast, improv moments, stunts & theme song; omitted scenes & original ending; release, sequels, behind-the-scenes stories & favorite moments. Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Dana Barron & Anthony Michael Hall star in NATIONAL LAMPOON'S VACATION (1983) /// Directed by Harold Ramis. //***Picks of the Week*** • Lindsay's Pick: SEEMS LIKE OLD TIMES (1980). Goldie Hawn, Chevy Chase, Charles Grodin, T.K. Carter /// Directed by Jay Sandrich. • Justin's Pick: FLETCH (1985). Chevy Chase, Richard Libertini, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, Tim Matheson // Directed by Michael Ritchie. //***MurrayMoment*** The infamous Billy & Chevy fight — It's time to set the record straight on what really happened & the motivations behind it. No rumor mill gossip here — only facts & quotes to bring you the full truth, finally! //***Final Thoughts on VACATION*** Thanks for listening, sharing & keeping us going for 5 years! Next Episode: SE7EN (1995) • Please rate, review & subscribe. • Follow on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok & YouTube. • Hosts: Justin Johnson & Lindsay Reber // Music: Matt Pace // Announcer: Mary Timmel // Logo: Beau Shoulders. www.dontpushpausepodcast.com dontpushpausepodcast@gmail.com Be Kind and Rewatch // June 20th, 2023.
An aging, down-on-his-luck ex-minor leaguer coaches a team of misfits in a competitive California little league. Directed by Michael Ritchie. Written by Bill Lancaster. Starring Walter Matthau, Tatum O'Neal, Vic Morrow and Jackie Earle Haley. FOLLOW US ON LETTERBOXD - Zach1983 & MattCrosby Thank you so much for listening! E-mail address: greatestpod@gmail.com Please follow the show on Twitter: @GreatestPod Subscribe on Apple Podcasts / Podbean This week's recommendations: Smile (1975) (blu-ray) Prime Cut (blu-ray)
Long before Daddy Daycare, Meet Dave, and just about one of a million other films Eddie Murphy made after the year 2000, there was one film in his career that was often agreed upon by critics to be his worst: The Golden Child, the 1986 supernatural adventure film (and maybe comedy?) directed by Michael Ritchie! Is it as bad as its reputation, or is it somehow even worse? Why on Earth might the product placement be the highlight of the film? And just how sharp are those suits Charles Dance wears? Tune in and find out!Next Episode: Sequel by lawsuit.All music by Andrew Kannegiesser. Editing by Dave Babbitt.
"Meet the only guy who changes his identity more often than his underwear." In this week's episode we discuss the classic comedy 'Fletch' starring Chevy Chase, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson and Tim Matheson. Based on the book series by Gregory McDonald. Directed by Michael Ritchie.Fletch - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089155/?ref_=tttg_ovFletch - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/fletchGregory McDonald's Fletch Series: https://www.bookseriesinorder.com/gregory-mcdonald/Bill's Letterboxd Ratings: https://letterboxd.com/bill_b/list/bills-all-80s-movies-podcast-ratings/Jason's Letterboxd Ratings: https://letterboxd.com/jasonmasek/list/jasons-all-80s-movies-podcast-ratings/Website: http://www.all80smoviespodcast.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/podcastAll80sFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100030791216864TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@all80smoviespodcast
EPISODE 36: Interview with Jordan LundThe FletchCast crew sits down with actor Jordan Lund who played the Deputy Sherif, one of our favorite roles, in "Fletch Lives." We talk with Jordan about his start in the business, his theater training, what it was like behind the scenes of Fletch Lives, Lock Up, and Doc Hollywood. During this 1 hour sit-down, Lund speaks out about his co-stars and the improv with Chevy Chase that turned into the some of the most memorable moments of the Fletch sequel...and of course, he gives us that famous squeal. Follow Jordan Lund on Instagram: @jordanlundactorWebsite: http://www.jordanlund.com/IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0526185/Want to hire Jordan Lund as an acting coach?Riverdale Acting Studio: https://www.riversideactingstudio.org/Riverside Film Acting Class: https://www.riversidefilmactingclass.com/FLETCHCAST VOICEMAIL HOTLINELeave us a voicemail with a comment or question: (267) 714-6799 - the voicemail is open & available 24/7FletchCast is Your Ultimate source for everything Fletch: the books, the movies, & the latest news about our favorite journalistic reporter, Irwin M. Fletcher. Host: James "Laker Jim" Kanowitz (@webguy911)Co-Host: Jake Parrish (@jakelparrish)Co-Host: Robert "Big Bob" WestFollow Us on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imfletchcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imfletchcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/imfletchcastP.S. Have a nice day. Fletch & Fletch Lives are Copyright 1985, 1989 Universal Studios and distributed by MCA/Universal Pictures. The Fletch Soundtrack is Copyright MCA Records. Confess, Fletch is Copyright of Miramax with Paramount distribution. All images and sounds are the intellectual property of Universal Studios. They are used only with the intent of public appreciation of a great film and possible publicity for its place among the great comedies of our time. We imply no rights to the characters or intellectual property created by Gregory McDonald, Universal or Miramax and is used for educational purposes only.
This is an unedited excerpt from the '1972 Shamedown' featuring Allan's anecote about Michael Ritchie's involvement in The Bad News Bears Go to Japan. It includes all the "ums" and "likes" all the horrible speech patterns that emerge during the third hour of recording. Enjoy!
This is the sixth part of a six-part series about American movies from 1976. Part 1 focused on John G. Avildsen's “Rocky”. Part 2 focused on James Fargo's “The Enforcer”. Part 3 focused on Michael Ritchie's “The Bad News Bears”. Part 4 focused on John Cassavetes's “The Killing of a Chinese Bookie”. Part 5 focused on Brian De Palma's “Obsession”.***Referenced media:“King Kong” (Merien C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedsack, 1933)“King Kong” (Peter Jackson, 2005)“Man on Wire” (James Marsh, 2008)“The Wiz” (Sidney Lumet, 1978)“Design for a Living” (Ernst Lubitsch, 1933)“Transformers” (Michael Bay, 2007)“An American Werewolf in London” (John Landis, 1981)“The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring” (Peter Jackson, 2001)“The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers” (Peter Jackson, 2002)“The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” (Peter Jackson, 2003)“The Hidden Fortress” (Akira Kurosawa, 1958)“Nashville” (Robert Altman, 1975)“Benson” (Susan Harris, 1979-1986)“The Little Mermaid” (John Musker and Ron Clements, 1989)“National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation” (Jeremiah S. Chechik, 1989)“Marathon Man” (John Schlesinger, 1976)“Car Wash” (Michael Schultz, 1976)“Gold Told Me To” (Larry Cohen, 1976)“Carrie” (Brian De Palma, 1976)“Assault on Precinct 13” (John Carpenter, 1976)“Rocky” (John G. Avildsen, 1976)“Bound for Glory” (Hal Ashby, 1976)“A Star Is Born” (Frank Pierson, 1976)“Silver Streak” (Arthur Hiller, 1976)“The Shaggy D.A.” (Robert Stevenson, 1976)“Freaky Friday” (Gary Nelson, 1976)“Wizards” (Ralph Bakshi, 1977)“Slap Shot” (George Roy Hill, 1977)“Jaws” (Steven Spielberg, 1975)“Batman” (William Dozier, 1966-1968)
This is the fifth part of a six-part series about American movies from 1976. Part 1 focused on John G. Avildsen's “Rocky”. Part 2 focused on James Fargo's “The Enforcer”. Part 3 focused on Michael Ritchie's “The Bad News Bears”. Part 4 focused on John Cassavetes's “The Killing of a Chinese Bookie”. Part 6 will focus on John Guillermin's “King Kong”.***Referenced media:“Old Boy” (Park Chan-wood, 2003)“Vertigo” (Alfred Hitchcock, 1958)“Casualties of War” (Brian De Palma, 1989)“Sneak Previews” (Thea Flaum, 1975-1996)“Greetings” (Brian De Palma, 1968)“Psycho” (Alfred Hitchcock, 1960)“Carrie” (Brian De Palma, 1976)“Jaws” (Steven Spielberg, 1975)“Star Wars” (George Lucas, 1977)“Close Encounters of the Third Kind” (Steven Spielberg, 1977)“The Simpsons” (Matt Groening, 1989-now)“The Tenant” (Roman Polanski, 1976)“Silent Movie” (Mel Brooks, 1976)“Logan's Run” (Michael Anderson, 1976)“Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson” (Robert Altman, 1976)“The Omen” (Richard Donner, 1976)“The Outlaw Josey Wales” (Clint Eastwood, 1976)“The Opening of Misty Beethoven” (Radley “Henry Paris” Metzer, 1976)“The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings” (John Badham, 1976)“Saturday Night Fever” (John Badham, 1977)“The Return of a Man Called Horse” (Irvin Kershner, 1976)“The Empire Strikes Back” (Irvin Kershner, 1980)“The Shootist” (Don Siegel, 1976), “Bugsy Malone” (Alan Parker, 1976)“Scarface” (Howard Hawks, 1932)
This is the fourth part of a six-part series about American movies from 1976. Part 1 focused on John G. Avildsen's “Rocky”. Part 2 focused on James Fargo's “The Enforcer”. Part 3 focused on Michael Ritchie's “The Bad News Bears”. Part 5 will focus on Brian De Palma's “Obsession”. Part 6 will focus on John Guillermin's “King Kong”.***Referenced media:“Rosemary's Baby” (Roman Polanski, 1968)“The Dirty Dozen” (Robert Aldrich, 1967)“Mean Streets” (Martin Scorsese, 1973)“The Godfather” (Francis Ford Coppola, 1972)“Ambulance” (Michael Bay, 2022)“Con Air” (Simon West, 1997)“Road House” (Rowdy Herrington, 1989)“Taxi Driver” (Martin Scorsese, 1976)“Grey Gardens” (David Maysles, Albert Maysles, Ellen Hovde, and Muffie Meyer, 1975)“The Room” (Tommy Wiseau, 2003)“Big Shark” (Tommy Wiseau, TBD)
It's one thing to be an underdog who isn't expected to win when running for political office, but what if your increasingly-bland message wins over more people than your idealistic views ever did? Well, if you're Robert Redford, Michael Ritchie and Oscar-winning screenwriter Jeremy Larner, you make a sly comedy about it. The Candidate pokes clever fun at the California senatorial race back when satire wasn't as common a genre as it is now. It also identifies the political parties by name, brings up hot-button issues that are somehow STILL hot-button issues today and then even makes you wonder if you should actually be rooting for Redford's character to win. Yup, The Candidate is a perhaps-forgotten gem that's very worthy of a rediscovering. So on the day before America votes legitimately for perhaps the last time, go the better way and stuff 40 minutes of the surprisingly-calm 465th Ellises' Analysis into your life. As for what do we drink now, that should be Sparkplug Coffee. They dole out 20% discounts to people who use our promo code ("top100project"). To contact us, there's Twitter (@moviefiend51 and @bevellisellis) or email (top100projectpodcast@gmail.com). One more thing: go peek at "Scoring At The Movies" to hear Ryan talk about sports flicks.
Access this entire 81 minute episode (and additional monthly bonus episodes) by becoming a Junk Filter patron: https://www.patreon.com/posts/108-holly-hunter-73420058 Comedy writer Ursula Lawrence (Drunk History, Adam Ruins Everything) returns to the pod for a show about the great actor Holly Hunter, with a look at the two classic movies she made to launch her big-screen career in 1987, Raising Arizona and Broadcast News, as well as one of her best performances in Michael Ritchie's 1993 small-screen satire for HBO, The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom. Along the way we discuss why Nicolas Cage only worked once with the Coen Bros, how Broadcast News is just as prescient about the future of news media as Network was, our shared love of Albert Brooks, and we marvel at the incredible Emmy-winning performance Hunter gives as Wanda Holloway in Cheerleader-Murdering Mom, a postmodern comedy about true crime and tabloid culture more people should know about. Patrons of the Junk Filter podcast can access additional exclusive episodes every month: some of our notable previous guests include Jared Yates Sexton, David Roth, Will Sloan, Bryan Quinby and Sooz Kempner. More to come! Sign up at https://www.patreon.com/junkfilter Follow Ursula Lawrence on Twitter. Trailer for Raising Arizona (Joel Coen, 1987) Trailer for Broadcast News (James L. Brooks, 1987) The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom (Michael Ritchie, 1993) is currently available to watch for free on YouTube (but the last 15 minutes of the film are heavily pixelated)
This is the second part of a six-part series about American movies from 1976. Part 1 focused on John G. Avildsen's “Rocky”. Part 3 will focus on Michael Ritchie's “The Bad News Bears”. Part 4 will focus on John Cassavetes's “The Killing of a Chinese Bookie”. Part 5 will focus on Brian De Palma's “Obsession”. Part 6 will focus on John Guillermin's “King Kong”.***Referenced media:“Dirty Harry” (Don Siegel, 1971)“Rocky” (John G. Avildsen, 1976)“Magnum Force” (Ted Post, 1973)“Sudden Impact” (Clint Eastwood, 1983)“Jackass” (Jeff Tremaine, 2002)“The Dead Pool” (Buddy Van Horn, 1988)“All in the Family” (Norman Lear, 1971-1979)“Gran Torino” (Clint Eastwood, 2008)“The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!” (David Zucker, 1988)“Sledgehammer” (Alan Spencer, 1986-1988)“Pulp Fiction” (Quentin Tarantino, 1994)“In the Head of the Night” (Norman Jewison, 1967)“Noir Alley” (Eddie Muller, 2017-now)“Village of the Damned” (Wolf Rilla, 1960)“The Lineup” (Don Siegel, 1958)“Over the Top” (Menahem Golan, 1987)“Charly” (Ralph Nelson, 1968)“RoboCop” (Paul Verhoeven, 1987)“Serpico” (Sidney Lumet, 1973)“Death Wish” (Michael Winner, 1974)“The Outlaw Josey Wales” (Clint Eastwood, 1976)“Police Woman” (Robert L. Collins, 1974-1978)“Coming Home” (Hal Ashby, 1978)“Platoon” (Oliver Stone, 1986)“Full Metal Jacket” (Stanley Kubrick, 1987)“Blow Job” (Andy Warhol, 1964)“Rabid” (David Cronenberg, 1977)“Annie Hall” (Woody Allen, 1977)“Cross of Iron” (Sem Peckinpah, 1977)“Star Wars” (George Lucas, 1977)“Smokey and the Bandit” (Hal Needham, 1977)“Swamp Thing” (Wes Craven, 1982)“Cagney & Lacey” (Barbara Avedon and Barbara Corday, 1982-1988)
This is the first part of a six-part series about American movies from 1976. Part 2 will focus on James Fargo's “The Enforcer”. Part 3 will focus on Michael Ritchie's “The Bad News Bears”. Part 4 will focus on John Cassavetes's “The Killing of a Chinese Bookie”. Part 5 will focus on Brian De Palma's “Obsession”. Part 6 will focus on John Guillermin's “King Kong”.***Referenced media:"Rocky IV” (Sylvester Stallone, 1985)“Transformers: The Movie” (“Rocky Balboa” (Sylvester Stallone, 2006)“Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot” (Roger Spottiswoode, 1992)“Oscar” (John Landis, 1991)“Samaritan” (Julius Avery, 2022)“Rocky II” (Sylvester Stallone, 1979)“Star Wars” (George Lucas, 1977)“Rocky III” (Sylvester Stallone, 1982)“Rocky V” (John G. Avildsen, 1990)“First Blood” (Ted Kotcheff, 1982)“F.I.S.T.” (Norman Jewison, 1978)“All the President's Men” (Alan J. Pakula, 1976)“Bound for Glory” (Hal Ashby, 1976)“Taxi Driver” (Martin Scorsese, 1976)“Network” (Sidney Lumet, 1976)“Raging Bull” (Martin Scorsese, 1980)“Creed” (Ryan Coogler, 2015)“Creed II” (Steven Caple, Jr., 2018)“Jaws” (Steven Spielberg, 1975)“Three Men and a Baby” (Leonard Nimoy, 1987)“Terminator 2: Judgment Day” (James Cameron, 1991)“Marathon Man” (John Schlesinger, 1976)“Harlan County, U.S.A.” (Barbara Kopple, 1976)“The Song Remains the Same” (Peter Clifton and Joe Massot, 1976)“Carrie” (Brian DePalma, 1976)“Assault on Precinct 13” (John Carpenter, 1976)“The Last Tycoon” (Elia Kazan, 1976)“A Star is Born” (Frank Pierson, 1976)“Tracks” (Henry Jaglom, 1976)“Freaky Friday” (Gary Nelson, 1976)“King Kong” (John Guillermin, 1976)“Nickelodeon” (Peter Bogdanovich, 1976)“The Enforcer” (James Fargo, 1976)The Eagle Has Landed” (John Sturges, 1976)“Pumping Iron” (George Butler, 1977)“Fun with Dick and Jane” (Ted Kotcheff, 1977)“Wizards” (Ralph Bakshi, 1977)“Slap Shot” (George Roy Hill, 1977)“Black Sunday” (John Frankenheimer, 1977)“Eraserhead” (David Lynch, 1977)
From FFF Michael Ritchie, originally released June 3, 2022. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/five-films-from/support
From FFF Michael Ritchie, originally released June 3, 2022. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/five-films-from/support
From FFF Michael Ritchie, originally released June 3, 2022. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/five-films-from/support
From FFF Michael Ritchie, originally released June 3, 2022. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/five-films-from/support
From FFF Michael Ritchie, originally released June 3, 2022. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/five-films-from/support
Tyler Strandberg joins Brian for a discussion of Prime Cut, starring Lee Marvin, Gene Hackman, and Sissy Spacek, in her film debut! They also talk about director Michael Ritchie's career and pick his three best films. PRIME CUT is available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3xWHL4tFollow us at filmatfifty.com and @filmatfifty on social media, and please leave us a five-star review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts.
We're joined by one of the hosts of Chapo Trap House, Matt Christman to discuss Michael Ritchie's highly entertaining con-man/sports movie mashup 'Diggstown'. We explore the film's distinct 70s throwback appeal, set aside personal politics to make the case for James Woods as one of the finest actors of his generation, and yearn for a time when studio movies still permitted excessive perspiration.Follow Matt Christman on Twitter Get access to all of our premium episodes and bonus content by becoming a Hit Factory Patron for just $5/month.....Our theme song is "Mirror" by Chris Fish.
EPISODE 19: 7 Days of Underhill - DAY 5In this episode, the crew breaks down Mr. & Mrs. Underhill's "Easter Egg " cameo in Fletch Lives. We uncover 3 HUGE discoveries live on the podcast. From the Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah Dream to the physical use of his credit card, Underhill's presence is felt all over this movie, script, and episode.Join us every day this week for a new Underhill episode! Never before has an extravaganza dedicated to the character brought to life by William Traylor encompassed 168 consecutive hours. FLETCHCAST VOICEMAIL HOTLINELeave us a voicemail with a comment or question: (267) 714-6799 - the voicemail is open & available 24/7FletchCast is Your Ultimate source for everything Fletch: the books, the movies, & the latest news about our favorite journalistic reporter, Irwin M. Fletcher. Host: James "Laker Jim" Kanowitz (@webguy911)Co-Host: Jake Parrish (@jakelparrish)Co-Host: Bob West Follow Us on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imfletchcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imfletchcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/imfletchcastP.S. Have a nice day. Fletch & Fletch Lives are Copyright 1985, 1989 Universal Studios and distributed by MCA/Universal Pictures. The Fletch Soundtrack is Copyright MCA Records. All images and sounds are the intellectual property of Universal Studios. They are used only with the intent of public appreciation of a great film and possible publicity for its place among the great comedies of our time. We imply no rights to the characters created by both Gregory McDonald and Universal.
EPISODE 16: 7 Days of Underhill - DAY 2In day 2 of 7 (days of Underhill), the FletchCast boys delve deeply into the "incident" at the California Raquet Club between Ted Underhill (William Traylor) and the Chinese Busboy (Merv Maruyama) when Mr. Underhill's meal was prematurely ripped from him grasp. However, we take a look at the quick-to-judge perspective and re-evaluate the situation from Ted's POV and determine who truly is the antagonist and who is the protagonist. We attempt to get Merv Maruyama's side of the story but instead he speaks to us through song. Join us every day this week for a new Underhill episode! Never before has an extravaganza dedicated to the character brought to life by William Traylor encompassed 168 consecutive hours. Merv Maruyama (Chinese Busboy) on the WebMerv Meruyama's Cover: Up On the Roof (on YouTube)Merv Meruyama's Grateful Crane Ensemble GroupFLETCHCAST VOICEMAIL HOTLINELeave us a voicemail with a comment or question: (267) 714-6799 - the voicemail is open & available 24/7FletchCast is Your Ultimate source for everything Fletch: the books, the movies, & the latest news about our favorite journalistic reporter, Irwin M. Fletcher. Host: James "Laker Jim" Kanowitz (@webguy911)Co-Host: Jake Parrish (@jakelparrish)Co-Host: Bob West Follow Us on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imfletchcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imfletchcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/imfletchcastP.S. Have a nice day. Fletch & Fletch Lives are Copyright 1985, 1989 Universal Studios and distributed by MCA/Universal Pictures. The Fletch Soundtrack is Copyright MCA Records. All images and sounds are the intellectual property of Universal Studios. They are used only with the intent of public appreciation of a great film and possible publicity for its place among the great comedies of our time. We imply no rights to the characters created by both Gregory McDonald and Universal.
Episode 14: Burton GilliamTime to sit back, relax, check that Bypass Line, and enjoy our interview with Fletch Legend Burton Gilliam. Burton rose to stardom in the Mel Brooks classic "Blazing Saddles." We talk about how he got his start and how his humble beginnings and hard negotiating skills led to him landing the role of a lifetime: Boyd Aviation Airplane Mechanic "Bud" in the comedy classic “Fletch.” We talk about his iconic dialog with Chevy and how exactly that whole scene came about. Beau Starr is not gonna like this one! During this conversation, the FletchCast crew burn enough fuel to go to South America and back with this cinematic treasure. We speak to him about working with Fletch Lives stars Cleavon Little, Randall Tex Cobb, and R Lee Ermy. Uhh, Gordo? You're not gonna want to miss a second of this hysterical ride down memory lane. Visit Burton Gilliam on the web: On Cameo: https://www.cameo.com/camptownladiesIMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0319096/ Facebook: @burton.gilliamFLETCHCAST VOICEMAIL HOTLINELeave us a voicemail with a comment or question: (267) 714-6799 - the voicemail is open & available 24/7FletchCast is Your Ultimate source for everything Fletch!Follow Us on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imfletchcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imfletchcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/imfletchcastHost: James "Laker Jim" Kanowitz (@webguy911)Co-Host: Jake Parrish (@jakelparrish)Co-Host: Bob West P.S. Have a nice day. Fletch is Copyright 1985, 1989 Universal Studios and distributed by MCA/Universal Pictures. The Fletch Soundtrack is Copyright MCA Records. All images and sounds are the intellectual property of Universal Studios. They are used only with the intent of public appreciation of a great film and possible publicity for its place among the great comedies of our time. We imply no rights to the characters created by both Gregory McDonald and Universal.
This week, Fletchcast takes ANOTHER deep dive into the sequel to Fletch... Fletch Lives. This is Part 2 of our search for something sweet...and southern. In this episode, we journey with Fletch as he learns of the local megachurch, Farnsworth Ministries, that is interested in obtaining his beloved Belle Isle. Laker Jim and the boys investigate "Mr Good News" himself, televangelist Jimmy Lee Farnsworth, and discovers the toxic chemicals in the soil of Belle Isle are traced back to Bly Bio, a chemical waste facility in Mississippi (or possibly the home town of Laker Jim, in Carteret, NJ). We talk Randall Tex Cobb, The Pat Sajak Show, the New/Future KFC Colonel, and so much more. Hang on to your Laker high-tops and get ready a Fletch Lives experience like no other. Try not to bend over. 0:00 - intro1:52 - Big Bob starts with Kakakas Bros4:56 - Farnsworth Ministries10:00 - Fletcher vs Farnsworth 11:30 - a look BibleLand 14:30 - Becky's Jacket14:51 - Jake Talks Fletch Lives in books17:30 - Local Cop 19:29 - Filming Locations20:00 - Bly Bio Chem (LA to NJ)23:02 - Peter Lemonjello & Claud28:04 - Ham Johnson29:18 - Mr Coco30:00 - Calculus 32:42 - Fletch Lives Client Plot34:29 - Colonel Sanders KFC36:30 - Back To LA, Fletch's Love Life40:58 - Michael Ritchie in Lives42:00 - Wheel of Fortune/Pat Sajak Show46:15 - Becky/Amanda Ray Fun Fact46:45 - Ben Dover/Larry Holmes Easter Egg49:10 - Siskel and Ebert on Fletch Lives54:15 - Fletch Lives Cult Status57:00 - Funny Farm 58:40 - Final Fletch Lives ThoughtsFLETCHCAST VOICEMAIL HOTLINELeave us a voicemail with a comment or question: (267) 714-6799 - the voicemail is open & available 24/7FletchCast is Your Ultimate source for everything Fletch: the books, the movies, & the latest news about our favorite journalistic reporter, Irwin M. Fletcher. Host: James "Laker Jim" Kanowitz (@webguy911)Co-Host: Jake Parrish (@jakelparrish)Co-Host: Bob West Follow Us on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imfletchcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imfletchcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/imfletchcastP.S. Have a nice day. Fletch & Fletch Lives are Copyright 1985, 1989 Universal Studios and distributed by MCA/Universal Pictures. The Fletch Soundtrack is Copyright MCA Records. All images and sounds are the intellectual property of Universal Studios. They are used only with the intent of public appreciation of a great film and possible publicity for its place among the great comedies of our time. We imply no rights to the characters created by both Gregory McDonald and Universal.
Episode 12: We kick off Season 2 with Actor/Director/Legend Tim Matheson. In the wide ranging interview, Tim Matheson talks about his work as Fletch's arch nemesis, Alan Stanwyk. From being cast to the production and it's lasting impact, Matheson reveals insight that hasn't been revealed previously. As a acting veteran, Matheson also talks about his work on the classic Animal House and his time spent with Jim Belushi, and later on with Chris Farley on Black Sheep. From Johnny Quest to Bonaza and his current Netflix hit Virgin River, Mr. Matheson talks in detail about a career that has spanned decades. But to us, he will always be known as the guy who's never heard of Ted Nugent.0:00 - A Very Special Message From Alan Stanwyk 0:14 - Intro0:57 - Episode 12 Begins2:40 - A HUGE Jane Doe Report 7:04 - Sitting Down With Stanwyk10:32 - How Fletch Found Their Heel12:42 - Tim Puts on The Stanwyk Suit15:14 - Locations Locations Locations18:51 - Stanwyk and the Chief 20:20 - Lost History21:22 - Animal House/Fletch Lore27:07 - Directing Directors 30:55 - Tim's Take on Fletch's Durability34:32 - Thoughts on Confess, Fletch36:15 - Stunt Actin'37:52 - Chevy Alternatives (Ziggy Stardust?)42:13 - Big Personalities, Tim vs Chevy44:28 - Tim Works Well With EVERYONE45:49 - A Mystery Unearthed46:43 -
Episode 9: Fletch Lives (Part 1)This week, Fletchcast takes a deep dive into the sequel to Fletch... Fletch Lives. After receiving an inheritance in Louisiana, Fletch heads to the Belle Isle plantation where he gets himself into hilarious trouble. We cover the Leon Capetanos original script, the on set struggles the 1988 writer's strike caused, the beginning of the notorious Chevy Chase v. Howard Stern Feud (with Richard Belzer) and so much more.FLETCHCAST VOICEMAIL HOTLINELeave us a voicemail with a comment or question: (267) 714-6799 - the voicemail is open & available 24/7FletchCast is Your Ultimate source for everything Fletch: the books, the movies, & the latest news about our favorite journalistic reporter, Irwin M. Fletcher. Host: James "Laker Jim" Kanowitz (@webguy911)Co-Host: Jake Parrish (@jakelparrish)Co-Host: Bob West Follow Us on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imfletchcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imfletchcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/imfletchcastP.S. Have a nice day. Fletch & Fletch Lives are Copyright 1985, 1989 Universal Studios and distributed by MCA/Universal Pictures. The Fletch Soundtrack is Copyright MCA Records. All images and sounds are the intellectual property of Universal Studios. They are used only with the intent of public appreciation of a great film and possible publicity for its place among the great comedies of our time. We imply no rights to the characters created by both Gregory McDonald and Universal.
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