On “The Directors,” we are so thrilled to be chatting with filmmaker Howard Deutch, who directed “Pretty in Pink” and “Some Kind of Wonderful.” This week we get into his collaborative relationship with John Hughes, how Duckie was a controversial figure, and his unmade Hughes project “Oil and Vinegar” – plus much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Time to look your best because we are joined by Michael Kaplan, the genius costume designer for “Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol” and one of the most talented people currently living (just look up his résumé). We discuss Tom Cruise’s quick-change outfit, the gecko gloves and – of course! – the snow ensembles that he created but were never used. This is an amazing conversation, down to the last stitch. This episode was originally released in April 2020. You can own “Mission: Impossible – Dea...
We are joined by Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, and Jerry Zucker, better known as the ZAZ team. And while we continue our deep dive into the making of “Airplane!,” we also discuss “Top Secret!,” “Police Squad,” “The Naked Gun” and – of course! – “Ghost,” which was directed by Jerry and became a phenomenon. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll question every decision you’ve ever made! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We are really joined by The Directors this week – directors Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, and Jerry Zucker, otherwise known as ZAZ. This week we dive deep into the making of their immortal comedy classic “Airplane!.” Learn about the movie’s connection to “Mission: Impossible” and so much more. It’s a gas! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lorne Balfe’s score for “Mission: Impossible – Fallout” is an all-time classic, so you can imagine how thrilled we were to talk to the composer about how it all came together. Learn his inspiration for unforgettable cues and how composing the music was its own (almost) impossible mission. This episode was originally released in October 2018. You can own “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning” on digital and 4K HD, Blu-ray and DVD now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
“Wayne’s World” director Penelope Spheeris shares the secret to making a movie based on a “Saturday Night Live" sketch, discusses whether it's true Dana Carvey wanted to quit before filming started, and reveals whether or not the headbanging was improvised. Plus, get bonus stories about Alice Cooper and the late, great Chris Farley. It rocks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On the first installment of our miniseries, The Directors, we chat with director Penelope Spheeris, director of “Wayne’s World.” We discuss how she boarded the project, how her background making music documentaries informed her directorial choices, and get great stories about Mike Myers and Dana Carvey. Party on! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In our very first miniseries, “The Directors,” we talk to filmmakers who have made truly iconic Paramount movies to find out what that process was like, getting all of the details and juicy tidbits that only we can. From Penelope Spheeris to Alexander Payne, it’s an unforgettable trip through cinema history. Starting March 12th, new episodes every Tuesday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
They said it couldn’t be done, but we proved the doubters wrong. This is our 100th episode spectacular. And if that’s confusing, well, that’s okay, because this was from the original version of the show. All you need to know is that we are joined by Christopher McQuarrie, Simon Pegg, Hayley Atwell and Lorne Balfe. Also: it’s totally unpredictable and so much fun. Join us, won’t you? This episode was originally released in May 2020. You can own “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning” on digital an...
Paul Hirsch is one of the most legendary editors of all time, and this week he joins us to talk about the first “Mission: Impossible” and “Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol.” Included in this chat: details about Brian De Palma filming his wedding, how Brad Bird’s approach to editing changed him, and a description of a gory “Ghost Protocol” deleted scene. This really has it all! This episode was originally released in June 2019. You can own “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning” on digital and...
This week we’re taking it back to our very first interview with Eddie Hamilton, the editor of “Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation” and “Mission: Impossible – Fallout.” Learn about the collaborative process between Hamilton, writer/director Christopher McQuarrie and star Tom Cruise, the making of both films and what Hamilton’s rankings currently are. This episode was originally released in December 2018. You can own “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning” on digital and 4K HD, Blu-ray and DVD now....
Brad Bird never recorded a commentary track for “Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol,” but he did sit down for this extended interview. Learn how close Vanessa Redgrave came to being in the movie, why “Ghost Protocol” has a full title sequence, and the reason why the climax wasn’t grislier. Accept it. This episode was originally released in March 2019. You can own “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning” on digital and 4K HD, Blu-ray and DVD now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....
For the anniversary of “Jack Reacher,” we chatted with writer/director Christopher McQuarrie. We go deep on the movie, including how “Jack Reacher” and “Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol” are inexorably linked, why Tom Cruise was a perfect Reacher, and how they constructed the movie’s wordless opening. This episode was originally released in December 2022. You can own “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning” on digital and 4K HD, Blu-ray and DVD now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...
If you’ve ever wondered what it was like to pull together the script for the first “Mission: Impossible,” let writer David Koepp walk you through it. Koepp shares screenplay credit with Robert Towne and talks us through the characters’ names, does a killer Brian De Palma impression, discusses Luther’s survival, and gets into the criticism that the movie was too confusing. This episode has it all! This episode was originally released in October 2020. You can own “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckon...
It’s true – we spoke to director Brian De Palma, the filmmaker behind the first “Mission: Impossible” and probably a few of your other favorite movies too. We were celebrating the release of De Palma’s first book with Susan Lehman, “Are Snakes Necessary?” but discuss the making of the first movie, along with his notes for the opening crawl of “Star Wars,” replacing Alan Silvestri with Danny Elfman, and editor Paul Hirsch’s wedding. It’s an epic extravaganza! This episode was originally released ...
“Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One” supervising sound editor James H. Mather is responsible for all of those incredible sounds in the movie – and we were very lucky to get to talk to him. On this episode we go inside two of the biggest stunts in the movie – the motorcycle jump and the train sequence. Plus so much more. Turn the volume up. You can own “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One” on digital and 4K HD, Blu-ray and DVD now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...
We are joined by James H. Mather, supervising sound editor for “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One,” to talk about all the fabulous sounds that he and his team packed into the movie. This week we discuss how close our dogs got to being in the movie, the overall design of the sounds and finding the “voice” for the Entity. You can own “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One” on digital and 4K HD, Blu-ray and DVD now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Producer Paula Wagner, who worked on the first three “Mission: Impossible” movies alongside Tom Cruise, joins us for more stories from the franchise. And this week we discuss the sequels – how “M:I-II” came to be, the choice to go with Oliver Stone and eventually John Woo, and the subsequent development of the third movie, which was worked on by everyone from David Fincher to Joe Carnahan. We go deep this week! You can own “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One” on digital and 4K HD, Blu...
In this episode we are joined by Paula Wagner, a producer of the first three “Mission: Impossible” movies. Wagner tells us about forming a company with Tom Cruise, initial attempts at the movie, why they hired Brian De Palma and how they achieved the Langley sequence. Wagner’s role in the franchise cannot be overstated. You do not want to miss this. You can own “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One” on digital and 4K HD, Blu-ray and DVD now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...
We are joined again by the legendary John Woo, director of “Mission: Impossible II.” In this episode, Woo talks about characterization through action, the truth behind the infamous “Woo cut” of the movie and why Woo wanted to direct “Top Gun: Maverick.” Plus, we get great “Face/Off” and “Hard Boiled” stories too. You can own “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One” on digital and 4K HD, Blu-ray and DVD now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We could not be more thrilled to be joined by John Woo, the director of “Mission: Impossible II” (and the current “Silent Night”). Learn what his creative process was like for the sequel, how Woo and Tom Cruise worked together and, yes, we discuss Cruise’s glorious long hair (and where the idea for it came from). You can own “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One” on digital and 4K HD, Blu-ray and DVD now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rarely are unmade versions of “Mission: Impossible” movies discussed, but that’s exactly what we’re doing with David Marconi, who wrote a version of “Mission: Impossible II” for Oliver Stone. His version involved a malevolent A.I. (sound familiar?) and this week we discuss technology, where his involvement in the sequel ended, and what it was like working with Jackie Chan (on “The Foreigner”). Remember to delete your cookies beforehand. You can own “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One”...
We are joined by writer David Marconi, who penned early drafts of a version of “Mission: Impossible II” being made by director Oliver Stone. That’s right, we’re traveling into the multiverse baby! Learn how Marconi got attached, what his version of the sequel was all about, and what it was like working with Tom Cruise while he shot “Eyes Wide Shut.” Also: find out what elements from his draft made it into other “M:I” movies. You can own “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One” on digital ...
We are joined by Dale Dye, who played Barnes in the first “Mission: Impossible” and was the technical advisor on every major war movie of the past 40 years. This week Dye shares a hilarious story about working with Terrence Malick, talks about the making of “Under Siege” and says that Tom Cruise has “no quit.” Are you up to the challenge? You can own “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One” on digital and 4K HD, Blu-ray and DVD now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...
We are joined by Dale Dye, who played Barnes in the first “Mission: Impossible” and was technical advisor for your favorite war movie (seriously, look it up) after serving in Vietnam. This week Dye tells us about working on the first movie, including a number of scenes that you probably didn’t know he was in and how he became a close collaborator of Oliver Stone’s (yes, we ask about Stone’s “Mission: Impossible II”). You can own “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One” on digital and 4K H...
This week we are joined by Arthur Anderson, first assistant director for “Mission: Impossible II” and co-producer on “M:I-III.” And we are talking all things “M:I-III.” Anderson was the one who orchestrated the fake film shoot down the street from the Vatican, so we obviously discuss that. Plus learn about the running shot in China and the inside story on “Beverly Hills Cop 3” (just go with it). You can own “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One” on digital and 4K HD, Blu-ray and DVD now...
This week we are joined by Arthur Anderson, first assistant director for “Mission: Impossible II” and co-producer on “M:I-III.” We discuss his collaborative process with director John Woo, how the motorcycle joust came to be and how they pulled off the “knife in the eye” moment with a very willing Tom Cruise. He helped make the impossible possible. You can own “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One” on digital and 4K HD, Blu-ray and DVD now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...
In this special bonus episode we’re detailing the news about the release of the next “Mission: Impossible” – both a new release date, a possible name change and a premium format window. Plus we discuss some of the special features on the “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One” home video release and talk about our feelings on the movie. “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One” is available on digital now and will be on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD on October 31st. Learn more about your...
We're once again joined by Eddie Hamilton, Oscar®-nominated editor of “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One,” who discusses the new mythology of the IMF introduced in the new film, where the F-word was almost uttered and, of course, our favorite subject: dogs. It’s a howling good time. "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. Visit megaphone.fm/a...
We continue our chat with Eddie Hamilton, Oscar®-nominated editor of “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One,” who takes us through the process of getting the movie ready for release. We discuss the differences between shooting digitally and on film, whether lenses can convey emotion, and the hardest scene to get right in the new movie. Plus, learn how “Star Wars” informed “MIDRP1.” "Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One" is available to buy on digital October 10th and on 4K Ultra...
