Most Rewatchable Scene · 36:29
The FBI note relay, Graham’s first Lecter meeting, and the final assault
The opening beach sequence and Graham’s reluctant return are nominated.
Graham walking through the first victim’s house is nominated.
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Manhunter
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Who won the movie
Michael Mann
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Dion Waiters Award
Brian Cox
What Piece of Memorabilia Would You Want From This Movie? · 1:33:48
Freddie’s dictated note, the Captiva house, and the beach driftwood
The note Freddie is forced to read is proposed.
Cast
Selected cast credits · Film reference
William Petersen
FBI Agent Will Graham
Tom Noonan
Francis Dollarhyde
Dennis Farina
FBI Agent Jack Crawford
Brian Cox
Dr. Hannibal Lecktor
Kim Greist
Molly Graham
Joan Allen
Reba McClane
Stephen Lang
Freddy Lounds
Everything from the episode
In the order the hosts got to it. Open a row for the discussion.
1:09:37
Casting What-Ifs
Richard Gere, Mel Gibson, Paul Newman, and several Lecter possibilities
Richard Gere, Mel Gibson, Paul Newman, and several Lecter possibilities
In the discussion (7)
Approx. transcript time · 01:09:37Read transcript
- Richard Gere is named as a possible Will Graham.
- Mel Gibson is named as a possible Graham.
- Paul Newman is named as an intriguing Graham alternative.
- John Lithgow is considered for Lecter. — Bill Simmons
- Mandy Patinkin is considered for Lecter. — Bill Simmons
- Brian Dennehy is considered for Lecter and reportedly recommended Brian Cox. — Bill Simmons
- David Lynch and Ted Levine are mentioned in the wider casting discussion. — Bill Simmons
1:16:23
Recasting Couch
Richard Gere or Paul Newman as Graham; broader Redford, Brando, Hoffman, DiCaprio, and Lakeith Stanfield hypotheticals
Richard Gere or Paul Newman as Graham; broader Redford, Brando, Hoffman, DiCaprio, and Lakeith Stanfield hypotheticals
In the discussion (7)
Approx. transcript time · 01:16:23Read transcript
- Richard Gere for Graham is proposed and disputed.
- Paul Newman is treated as the most intriguing period alternative.
- Robert Redford is considered.
- Marlon Brando is considered.
- Dustin Hoffman is considered.
- A post-Revenant Leonardo DiCaprio version is imagined.
- Lakeith Stanfield is proposed for a modern version.
1:19:39
Half-Assed Internet Research
Noonan’s preparation, casting, Mann’s FBI work, music timing, guerrilla filming, practical blood, and omitted tattoos
Noonan’s preparation, casting, Mann’s FBI work, music timing, guerrilla filming, practical blood, and omitted tattoos
In the discussion (8)
Approx. transcript time · 01:19:39Read transcript
- Tom Noonan reportedly trained his body and isolated himself from the cast. — Bill Simmons
- Brian Cox’s audition and Dennehy’s recommendation are recounted. — Bill Simmons
- Michael Mann reportedly consulted FBI personnel. — Bill Simmons
- The climactic song is timed deep into the sequence. — Bill Simmons
- The airplane material was reportedly filmed guerrilla-style. — Bill Simmons
- Corn syrup effects reportedly stuck to Noonan during production. — Bill Simmons
- Petersen reportedly had trouble getting out of character after the movie. — Bill Simmons
- The film omits Dolarhyde’s novel tattoos. — Bill Simmons
1:24:32
Picking Nits
The beach house, alternate ending, and Michael Mann courtship habits drive the nitpicks.
The beach house, alternate ending, and Michael Mann courtship habits drive the nitpicks.
In the discussion (4)
Approx. transcript time · 01:24:32Read transcript
- Graham’s ability to afford the Captiva beach house is questioned. — Bill Simmons
- The alternate ending adds Graham visiting the family he saved before returning to the beach. — Bill Simmons
- The hosts argue that the alternate ending should have been retained because it complicates Graham’s trauma.
- Michael Mann characters’ approach to first dates is questioned. — Chris Ryan
1:30:14
Probably Unanswerable Questions
Cox in Silence, adaptation lineage, Graham’s pay, home movies, glass, and geography
Cox in Silence, adaptation lineage, Graham’s pay, home movies, glass, and geography
In the discussion (5)
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- How would Brian Cox have played Lecter in The Silence of the Lambs? — Bill Simmons
- How much is Will Graham paid? — Chris Ryan
- Who filmed the victims’ home movies? — Chris Ryan
- How does Dolarhyde manage the glass and mirror staging?
- Are the characters in Washington, Atlanta, or Chicago at various points?
Mentions across The Rewatchables
Double Feature
The Silence of the Lambs
The Rewatchables · aired October 15, 2024
Manhunter (two preferences); Zodiac (another pick)
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