Don’t Push Pause

Episode 111 : After Hours

For being an underseen Martin Scorsese film, AFTER HOURS is responsible for rescuing his career in 1985. This wild, insulated world weaves an intricate web of curiosity & chance rolled into an anxiety dream. Scorsese’s fast-paced, down & dirty style takes up residence within the dark corners of New York for this one-night-only adventure of survival.

//***Discussions include***\\
Actors Griffin Dunne & Amy Robinson tracking down the screenplay, finding a director & controversial story origin; what led Scorsese the project; recirculating themes, foreshadowing & key plot points; use of dark comedy, action & anxiety in the film; cast & extreme performances; lighting, cinematography, editing & score; reception, effect on Scorsese’s career & behind the scenes stories.

Griffin Dunne, Rosanna Arquette, Teri Garr & Catherine O’Hara star in AFTER HOURS (1985) /// Directed by Martin Scorsese.

//***Picks of the Week***\\
• Lindsay’s Pick: SOMETHING WILD (1986). Melanie Griffith, Jeff Daniels, Ray Liotta /// Directed by Jonathan Demme.
• Justin’s Pick: BRINGING OUT THE DEAD (1999). Nicolas Cage, Patricia Arquette, John Goodman, Ving Rhames /// Directed by Martin Scorsese.
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//***MurrayMoment***\\
Billy takes his youngest sibling, Joel, on a journey without telling him where they’re going.

//***Final Thoughts on AFTER HOURS***\\

Next Episode: THE EXORCIST (1973)
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Be Kind & Rewatch // November 7, 2023 

 

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Episode 110 : Evil Dead 2

‘Tis the season! Strap on the chainsaw, brush up on your ancient Latin & saddle up for a relentlessly manic ride back to the cabin. Bruce Campbell & the Evil Dead crew return for this inventive, rip-roaring adventure that won’t stop until you’re possessed by its spirit!

//***Discussions include***\\

The original Evil Dead creators returning to their roots, finding a producer & redux of Stephen King involvement; location importance & corner cutting; assessing what a sequel looks like, plot points, mixing horror & comedy; massive array of practice special effects & favorite moments; cast discussion & on set hardships; skirting around the MPAA rating, release, sequels & longevity of the franchise.

 

Bruce Campbell, Sarah Berry, Kassie Wesley, Dan Hicks, Richard Domeier & Ted Raimi star in EVIL DEAD II (1987) /// Directed by Sam Raimi.

 

//***Picks of the Week***\\

• Lindsay’s Pick: BRAIN DAMAGE (1988). Rick Hearst, Jennifer Lowry, Gordon MacDonald /// Directed by Frank Henenlotter.
• Justin’s Pick: BUBBA HO-TEP (2002). Bruce Campbell, Ossie Davis, Ella Joyce, Heidi Marnhout, Bob Ivy /// Directed by Don Coscarelli.

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//***MurrayMoment***\\

Billy plays the role of baseball announcer when he subs in for the Cubs mainstay, Harry Caray, in the spring of 1987

 

//***Final Thoughts on EVIL DEAD II***\\

 

Next Episode: AFTER HOURS (1985)

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Be Kind and Rewatch // October 10th, 2023.

Episode 109 : Teen Wolf

The creative minds behind TEEN WOLF never dreamt it would turn into an iconic film of the ‘80s. With strategic timing & the film’s rising star, this independent werewolf movie would become the most unlikely smash hit. Grab your basketball, letterman’s jacket & get ready for some nostalgia — it’s time for a wall-to-wall Michael J. Fox episode!

 



//***Discussions include***\\
The young writers behind the script & story inspirations; tonality & various themes; importance of casting Fox & his rise to TV popularity; finding a director, casting & supporting character impact on the film; costuming, stunts & basketball sequences; Family Ties influence & Back to the Future connections; music, behind the scenes nuggets; the calculated release of the film, how it holds up almost 40 years later, plus that 1987 sequel.

Michael J. Fox, James Hampton, Susan Ursitti & Jerry Levine star in TEEN WOLF (1985) /// Directed by Rod Daniel.

//***Picks of the Week***\\
• Lindsay’s Pick: THE SECRET OF MY SUCCESS (1987). Michael J. Fox, Helen Slater, Margaret Whitton, Richard Jordan /// Directed by Herbert Ross.
• Justin’s Pick: LIGHT OF DAY (1987). Michael J. Fox, Joan Jett, Michael McKean, Gena Rowlands /// Directed by Paul Schrader.


//***MurrayMoment***\\
Turns out, Michael J. Fox & Bill have been hitting the golf courses together for quite some time.

//***Final Thoughts on TEEN WOLF***\\

Next Episode:
EVIL DEAD II (1987)
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Be Kind and Rewatch // September 12th, 2023.