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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 Jan 25, 2021
Monday Jan 25, 2021
We’re celebrating the 30th Anniversary of THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS & fleshing out what makes this film nothing short of brilliant.
**Discussions include**
Adaptation of the novel to screenplay; production evolution, casting lead roles & FBI involvement; revamping of a traditional hero story through a female perspective & unconventional cinematography; themes, atmosphere, stylistic choices & popularizing true crime stories; actor commitments to the film’s integrity; sound/score, make-up & special effects; reception, controversy & awards; the Hannibal Lecter film series & the continuation the iconic film’s legacy.
SILENCE OF THE LAMBS (1991), Jodie Foster, Anthony Hopkins, Scott Glenn, Ted Levine.
Directed by Jonathan Demme.
***Picks of the Week***
-Lindsay’s Pick: MAGIC (1978), Anthony Hopkins, Ann-Margret, Burgess Meredith. Directed by Richard Attenborough.
-Justin’s Pick: THE EDGE (1997), Anthony Hopkins, Alec Baldwin, Elle Macpherson, Harold Perrineau. Directed by Lee Tamahori.
***MurrayMoment*** Billy’s dive into the culinary arts with his cookbook, Cooking with Toast.
***Final Thoughts on SILENCE OF THE LAMBS.***
Next Episode: THE FLY (1986!)
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Hosts: Justin Johnson & Lindsay Reber
Music: Matt Pace // Announcer: Mary Timmel // Logo: Beau Shoulders
January 2021
Monday Dec 21, 2020
Monday Dec 21, 2020
We’re closing out Dolly December with Ms. Parton’s debut film!
Not many films can hold social relevance for 40 years. But in 1980, NINE TO FIVE was not only a big boost to a movement, it also gave a voice to those oppressed in the workforce. A labor of love & sneakily subversive, this influential film was groundbreaking at the time & continues to inspire today.
▶️Synopsis: Three female co-workers unite over unequal treatment in the workplace, especially at the hands of their tyrannical & sexist male boss. When one of the women thinks she poisoned him, the trio form a plan to improve their working conditions & turn the tables on their corrupt boss.
⏩⏩Discussions include: Real-life inspiration, origin of the film & Jane Fonda spearheading the project; collaborative writing, story evolution, type of comedy, fantasy sequences; uniquely weaving in of social commentary; securing the cast, character breakdowns & memorable supporting roles; the infectious, smash hit theme song; long-lasting legacy, further incarnations, subsequent documentaries, plus favorite moments from the film.
**Starring Lily Tomlin, Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda, Dabney Coleman. Directed by Colin Higgins.**
▶️**PICKS OF THE WEEK**
—Lindsay’s Pick, ALL OF ME (1984): After a failed transmigration, the soul of a wealthy woman becomes trapped inside her estate planner. With her only controlling one side of his body, the two must work together to get her soul into the intended person.
**Starring Steve Martin, Lily Tomlin. Directed by Carl Reiner.**
—Justin’s Pick, CLOAK AND DAGGER (1984): Using videogames to escape reality, an imaginative boy finds real-life adventure after witnessing a murder & receiving government secrets, forcing him to go on the run.
**Starring Henry Thomas, Dabney Coleman. Directed by Richard Franklin.**
▶️MURRAYMOMENT: Billy and Lily Tomlin’s involvement with an unaired pilot of the docuseries, WIRED IN. And Lindsay was able to speak with the two legendary documentarians behind the series.
▶️FINAL THOUGHTS: A super-caffeinated scene, seeing Lily Tomlin in an airport bathroom & the lawsuit against Dolly Parton over NINE TO FIVE’s theme song.
▶️Next Up: January 2021, THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS (1991)!
Monday Dec 07, 2020
Monday Dec 07, 2020
Perhaps no other film better illustrates laughter through pain than the timeless classic, STEEL MAGNOLIAS (1989). This true story is not only a moving, cathartic expression, but also celebrates life & immortalizes a tragic, yet universally relatable journey.
▶️Synopsis: Set in Natchitoches, Louisiana, six women are brought together by a local salon, not only to have their hair & nails done, but to share their lives with one another, including a mother & her diabetic daughter’s desire to live life without constraints. Together, these women go through the best & most difficult of times, further solidifying their lifelong bond.
⏩⏩Discussions include: Writer Robert Harling’s adaptation of true events, writing process & collaboration with director Herbert Ross; main & supporting cast, character breakdowns, blocking choreography, usage townsfolk; clever story evolution, dedication to accuracy, balancing narrative & character development; on-location filming, recreating a real-life community, unused soundtrack, favorite moments & lasting legacy of the film.
**Starring Sally Field, Dolly Parton, Shirley MacLaine, Daryl Hannah, Olympia Dukakis, Julia Roberts. Directed by Herbert Ross.**
▶️**PICKS OF THE WEEK**
—Lindsay’s Pick, BOYS ON THE SIDE (1995): After responding to an ad seeking a road trip partner, two women begin a cross-country trek, resulting in rescuing a friend from an abusive relationship & forming unexpectedly deep connections.
**Starring Whoopi Goldberg, Mary-Louise Parker, Drew Barrymore. Directed by Herbert Ross.**
—Justin’s Pick, POSTCARDS FROM THE EDGE (1990): Following a stint in rehab, an actress in recovery attempts to reenergize her career, while also ordered to live with a responsible adult — her competitive, yet legendary actress mother.
**Starring Shirley MacLaine, Meryl Streep, Dennis Quaid. Directed by Mike Nichols.**
▶️MURRAYMOMENT: How Billy’s father, Edward Murray, relished laughter in their household, a trait which helped the family cope & laugh through tears when he passed away.
▶️FINAL THOUGHTS: Shirley MacLaine’s secret to crying & Sally Field’s dedication while filming the funeral scene, as well as the Steel Magnolias TV pilot.
▶️Next Up: DOLLY DECEMBER: 9 TO 5 (1980)!