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Don’t Push Pause is a monthly podcast bringing you discussions on movies from the 70s, 80s and 90s. DPP consists of a main discussion on a featured film, followed up by our Picks of the Week, and closing with our signature (Bill) Murray Moment.
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Monday May 31, 2021
Monday May 31, 2021
Often called the quintessential hangout movie, DAZED AND CONFUSED offered up a new type of film about teenage life. This timeless story served up the familiar truths of adolescence while encompassing the universal aimlessness of the time. Let’s cruise through how this fresh film spoke to multiple generations & launched careers, but was also not without its difficulties.
**Discussions include**
Writer/director Richard Linklater’s transitioning from independent filmmaking to working with a big budget studio; writing style, transferring real life experiences into the story, questioning nostalgia, scenes cut from the finished film; support behind DAZED & production difficulties; massively impressive ensemble cast, behind the scenes & casting stories; epic soundtrack, release & long-lasting legacy of the film.
DAZED AND CONFUSED (1993)
Jason London, Joey Lauren Adams, Matthew McConaughey, Wiley Wiggins & so many, many, many more.
Directed by Richard Linklater.
***Picks of the Week***
—Lindsay’s Pick, CLOCKWATCHERS (1997).
Toni Collette, Parker Posey, Lisa Kudrow, Alanna Ubach. Directed by Jill Sprecher.
—Justin’s Pick, LONE STAR (1996).
Matthew McConaughey, Chris Cooper, Elizabeth Peña, Kris Kristofferson. Directed by John Sayles.
***MurrayMoment***
How did Billy get involved with the last day of class for one lucky Ohio school? Lindsay got the full story from the principal of St. Aloysius Elementary.
***Final Thoughts on DAZED AND CONFUSED.***
Next Episode: GHOST WORLD!
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- Hosts: Justin Johnson & Lindsay Reber // Music: Matt Pace // Announcer: Mary Timmel // Logo: Beau Shoulders
Monday May 10, 2021
Monday May 10, 2021
- Discussions include: The origin of & artistry behind THE TERMINATOR, how the streamlined story came to fruition, James Cameron’s vision & selling the story; conjuring an imaginative crew, casting stories, studio expectations & production difficulties; visceral, multi-layered special effects, heavy-hitting score, the long-lasting franchise & favorite moments.
- THE TERMINATOR (1984) // Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Michael Biehn; Dir. James Cameron.
- Picks of the Week:
- Lindsay’s Pick, CONAN THE BARBARIAN (1982) // Arnold Schwarzenegger, James Earl Jones; Dir. John Milius.
- Justin’s Pick, COMMANDO (1985) // Arnold Schwarzenegger, Alyssa Milano, Rae Dawn Chong; Dir. Mark L. Lester.
- MurrayMoment // The same year THE TERMINATOR was released, Billy had the biggest smash hit of his career, as well as a major movie letdown. Find out how 1984 was an emotional rollercoaster for our boy.
- Final Thoughts on THE TERMINATOR.
- Next Episode: DAZED AND CONFUSED!
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- Hosts: Justin Johnson & Lindsay Reber // Music: Matt Pace // Announcer: Mary Timmel // Logo: Beau Shoulders
May 11, 2021
Monday Apr 19, 2021
Monday Apr 19, 2021
A Special Journey Through the Evolution of Marijuana in Movies!
Next Episode:
Third Anniversary of DPP!
THE TERMINATOR (1984)
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- Hosts: Justin Johnson & Lindsay Reber // Music: Matt Pace // Announcer: Mary Timmel // Logo: Beau Shoulders
Be Kind and Rewatch! // April 20, 2021