What’s Aged the Worst?
The title history, missing backstory, comparison with Silence of the Lambs, and several period details draw criticism.
In the discussion (6)
Approx. transcript time · 01:05:24Read transcript
- The title was reportedly changed after Year of the Dragon underperformed. — Bill Simmons
- The film’s omission of the earlier Graham–Lecter attack is debated. — Bill Simmons
- The Silence of the Lambs prison cell is judged less effective after comparison with Manhunter’s. — Bill Simmons
- The absence of a Miggs cameo is jokingly called a miss. — Bill Simmons
- Petersen and Noonan’s later CSI reunion in an episode titled Abra Cadaver is mocked. — Bill Simmons
- Smoking in elevators is an unmistakable period detail. — Bill Simmons