We are joined by Eddie Hamilton, editor of “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One.” We talk about the complexities of the train sequence, Eddie compares the challenges of this film to his Oscar®-nominated work on “Top Gun: Maverick,” and he discusses his relationship with filmmaker Christopher McQuarrie. "Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One" is available to buy on digital October 10th and on 4K Ultra HD Disc, Blu-ray and DVD on October 31st. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
Oct 10, 2023•39 min
Simon Pegg (Benji) returns to the show, this time to go deep on all things “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One.” We talk about the airplane sequence (which he equated to “Toy Story 2”), why Steven Spielberg would make a good fit for the franchise (plus how Spielberg hired him for another movie based on “Rogue Nation”) and the Ilsa/Benji relationship. It’s a humdinger! See "Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One" exclusively in theaters now. "Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning...
Oct 03, 2023•43 min
Charles Parnell, who plays the representative from the National Reconnaissance Office in the big sequence with The Community in “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One,” is here with us this episode. He talks about the key to delivering exposition, working on that sequence and, of course, his role as Warlock in “Top Gun: Maverick.” See "Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One" exclusively in theaters now. "Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One" is available to buy on digital...
Sep 26, 2023•36 min
New York Magazine film critic (one of our favorites!) Bilge Ebiri goes deep on “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One” – we talk about the movie’s big stunt, how the finale became the greatest train sequence in the history of cinema and the magic of Vanessa Kirby’s performance (as you-know-who). And we even get into the specialness of “Top Gun: Maverick.” See "Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One" exclusively in theaters now. "Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One" is av...
Sep 19, 2023•41 min
New York Magazine film critic Bilge Ebiri is one of our favorite critics and journalists. And he’s our guest on this episode! This week we talk about how action cinema has changed since the time of “Mission: Impossible II,” discuss “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One” in depth and break down Stanley Kubrick’s approach to characterization. Plus, learn our updated rankings and hear Bilge’s rankings of the movies. "Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One" is available to buy on dig...
Sep 12, 2023•46 min
We’re taking a breather from best-in-class interviews with the people who bring “Mission: Impossible” to life to give you some biographical background on the both of us as we explore all the reasons why we love the “Mission: Impossible” franchise. It’s a fun one! And remember to see “Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One” only in theatres. Catch up on the entire "Mission: Impossible" film series on Paramount+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 05, 2023•41 min
“Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One” composer Lorne Balfe talks us through his process for both “Fallout” and the new movie, including telling us the differences between the two scores. We also get in depth about the airport and train sequences in “Dead Reckoning Part One” and how closely connected he is to the editing process (very close!). It’ll be music to your ears. See “Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One” only in theatres. Catch up on the entire "Mission: Impossible" f...
Aug 29, 2023•39 min
On this episode we are joined by Lorne Balfe, composer of “Mission: Impossible – Fallout” and “Dead Reckoning Part One.” Balfe discusses the specific approach he takes with the “M:I” movies (and how it’s different than other movies), plus talks about the more romantic tone of this movie’s score and the drum corps that add that extra zing to the theme music. Are you keeping score? See “Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One” only in theatres. Catch up on the entire "Mission: Impossible" fi...
Aug 22, 2023•36 min
Rebecca Ferguson has been a staple of the “Mission: Impossible” franchise since “Rogue Nation” and this week we talk with her about her journey with the character – including what it was like being cast and where she finds herself in “Dead Reckoning Part One.” Learn whether or not she thought Ilsa and Ethan (Tom Cruise) had ever been romantic, what it took for her to perfect sword fighting and what tips she took away from Tom as she transitioned to producing her own projects. Plus bonus intervie...
Aug 15, 2023•43 min
Henry Czerny returns to discuss what it was like to return to the character (former IMF director Eugene Kittridge) after more than 25 years, including the differences in working with Tom Cruise and the historic parallels of his characterization. Plus, Jeff Rowe, the co-writer/director of “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem,” joins us to "Light the Ooze." See “Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One” only in theatres. Catch up on the entire "Mission: Impossible" film series on Para...
Aug 08, 2023•42 min
The former director of the IMF, Eugene Kittridge, played by Henry Czerny, captured our imagination in the first "Mission: Impossible" film. Now, he’s back for “Dead Reckoning Part One” and we couldn’t be more thrilled. Henry talks about his acting origins, his similar role in “Clear and Present Danger” and why he thought he’d never be back in the series. Also, we have a bonus interview with Pom Klementieff and Vanessa Kirby from the junket in Rome (in June). See “Mission: Impossible — Dead Recko...
Aug 01, 2023•45 min
The deadly assassin Paris, played by Pom Klementieff in “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One,” joins us to talk about fight scenes (including her Venice alleyway battle with Tom Cruise) and details just how badly she wanted to join the franchise. That’s not all – we discuss the movie’s most iconic line with Shea Whigham (Briggs), writer/director Christopher McQuarrie and the man himself, Tom Cruise, while attending the world premiere in Rome. This is a good one. See “Mission: Impossibl...
Jul 25, 2023•42 min
We go around the world (in conversation) with the cast and crew of “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One,” including Tom Cruise (Ethan Hunt), Christopher McQuarrie (co-writer/director), Greg Tarzan Davis (Degas), Hayley Atwell (Grace), Vanessa Kirby (The White Widow) and Shea Whigham (Briggs) just before the big New York City premiere. Hope you have your passport handy! See “Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One” ONLY in theatres. Catch up on the entire Mission: Impossible film ...
Jul 20, 2023•57 min
Devoted to her character Grace, Hayley Atwell is one of the strongest additions to “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning, Part One.” Atwell lets us into the process of creating the character (a thief who becomes embroiled in the mystery), discusses what it was like shooting some of the more harrowing action sequences and teases what is to come. See “Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One” ONLY in theatres. Catch up on the entire Mission: Impossible film series on Paramount+. Learn more ab...
Jul 18, 2023•40 min
We’re joined by none other than the legendary Simon Pegg, aka Benji Dunn. Pegg sets the record straight on how he joined the franchise, discusses the exciting character development over the series, and drops hints about what's in store for us in "Dead Reckoning Part One." And as a bonus, we’ve got even more from Pegg from the Rome premiere. Legends only. See “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One” now playing exclusively in theatres. Catch up on the entire Mission: Impossible film series...
Jul 13, 2023•50 min
Moments before the Rome world premiere of “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One”, Tom Cruise (Ethan Hunt) and Christopher McQuarrie (co-writer & director) join us to discuss the highly anticipated film. Hear what was so frustrating about the scene where Tom does close-up magic. Plus, we chat with Shea Whigham (Briggs), Greg Tarzan Davis (Degas), Eddie Hamilton (editor), Esai Morales (Gabriel), and even Henry Czerny, who played Kittridge himself, all from the red carpet. Not bad huh?...
Jul 11, 2023•41 min
Quick, before this podcast self-destructs! Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to listen to Light the Fuse – The Official Mission: Impossible Podcast. Longtime “Mission: Impossible” obsessives, filmmaker Charles Hood and entertainment journalist Drew Taylor, are taking their passion to the next level. They’ll be sharing anecdote-filled interviews, deep dives into the movies’ heart-racing stunts, and behind-the-scenes revelations, including exclusive interviews with top talent, like ...
Jun 27, 2023•2 min
