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Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery
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- Episodes featuring their films
- 6
- Movies in this archive
- 7
Rewatchables episodes featuring Seth Green’s films
Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery
1997 film
Bill Simmons · Chris Ryan · Sean Fennessey
Aired May 3, 2022
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Mentioned in discussions
Casting What-Ifs
John C. Reilly’s Cal role and Sacha Baron Cohen’s Jean Girard role had several reported alternatives.
In the discussion (3)
Approx. transcript time · 01:24:05Read transcript
- Jack Black, Billy Crystal, and Dennis Quaid are reported alternatives for Cal; the panel thinks Black might steal too much focus. — Craig Horlbeck
- Michael J. Fox, Seth Green, and John Stamos are reported Jean Girard alternatives; Stamos is the one the panel can most readily imagine. — Craig Horlbeck
- John C. Reilly had earlier been intended for Brick in Anchorman before a scheduling conflict. — Craig Horlbeck
Apex Mountain
Mini Coopers; possibly Seth Green; Hollywood around 2003.
In the discussion (3)
Approx. transcript time · 01:28:17Read transcript
- Mini Coopers are selected for Apex Mountain. — Bill Simmons
- Seth Green is proposed, with Austin Powers as the alternative. — Bill Simmons
- Hollywood around 2003 is proposed as a local peak. — Bill Simmons
Casting What-Ifs
Mark Wahlberg left S.W.A.T.; Giovanni Ribisi was considered for Lyle.
In the discussion (2)
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- Mark Wahlberg is reported to have left S.W.A.T. to make this film. — Bill Simmons
- Giovanni Ribisi is reported as intended for the Seth Green part before a conflict. — Bill Simmons
The most 2003 thing
Lyle claiming he invented Napster.
In the discussion (4)
Approx. transcript time · 00:51:04Read transcript
- Lyle claiming he invented Napster is the clear answer. — Chris Ryan
- Unchallenged hacker mumbo-jumbo is identified as a fading early-2000s convention. — Chris Ryan
- Hollywood Boulevard appearing lively is proposed.
- Seth Green having an important role is proposed. — Bill Simmons
Apex Mountain
Seth Green’s late1990s run is belatedly raised.
In the discussion (1)
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- Austin Powers, Buffy and this film are cited as a high-approval period, with Robot Chicken later mentioned. — Bill Simmons
In the discussion (4)
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- The1990s is floated before Seth Green is chosen for contemporary visibility and momentum. — Joanna Robinson
- Ethan Embry’s chance to lead and Seth Green’s strong run are the other shortlist. — Bill Simmons
- Lauren Ambrose’s later career and Love Hewitt’s contemporary moment are considered. — Bill Simmons
- The speakers converge on Green, particularly Kenny’s quotability. — Craig Horlbeck
Podcast choices
- Speaker not identified
- Seth Green
- Speaker not identified
- Seth Green
Recasting Couch
Gwyneth Paltrow; Polo as sister; Brad Pitt; Seth Rogen or Seth Green; Fincher horror version
In the discussion (5)
Approx. transcript time · 01:11:43Read transcript
- A Fincher horror version is imagined; Spielberg might introduce parental adultery, but the actual director is considered the right fit. — Kyle Brandt
- Gwyneth Paltrow as Pam, with her real mother already playing Dina, is favored; Polo could become the sister. — Kyle Brandt
- Brad Pitt as Kevin could exaggerate the ex-boyfriend’s intimidating perfection, while Owen Wilson’s performance remains admired. — Kyle Brandt
- Young Seth Rogen is proposed for Pam’s younger brother. — Bill Simmons
- Seth Green is the other younger-brother choice. — Bill Simmons
In the discussion (3)
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- Heat-check candidates initially include Seth Green, Verne Troyer, Will Ferrell, Rob Lowe and potentially Frau Farbissina. — Sean Fennessey
- Elvis Costello's conspicuous performance, Woody Harrelson, Willie Nelson, Tim Robbins, Jeff Garlin as the Cyclops and Rebecca Romijn are additional heat-check possibilities. — Sean Fennessey
- An initial Rob Lowe choice gives way to agreement on Verne Troyer for the heat-check award. — Bill Simmons
In the discussion (7)
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- Iris is an initial heat-check candidate. — Juliet Litman
- Big John is an initial heat-check candidate. — Juliet Litman
- Seth Green is an explicit heat-check choice. — Juliet Litman
- The Seth Green choice is reaffirmed after the case for Cindy’s mother. — Bill Simmons
- Cindy’s mother is selected because her view of Ronald effectively establishes his outsider status. — Juliet Litman
- The mother’s sketchy boyfriend helps explain Cindy’s circumstances. — Juliet Litman
- The mother buying the suede outfit causes the story, and the mother–daughter relationship works with little screen time. — Bill Simmons
In the discussion (1)
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- Seth Green is selected for running with the Chucky character. — Bill Simmons
What’s Aged the Best?
Cindy; young Dempsey; Cabriolet; Tucson; Easy A homage; Seth Green; jokes; fashion; makeover
In the discussion (16)
Approx. transcript time · 00:19:24Read transcript
- Cindy is unusually likable for a teen-film heroine: genuine, morally grounded, poetic, and aware of her boyfriend’s and friends’ faults. — Bill Simmons
- Seeing young Dempsey before his Grey’s Anatomy fame is praised. — Bill Simmons
- Cindy’s Volkswagen Cabriolet is admired as an iconic car; a roommate’s similar convertible inspired teasing about its feminine image. — Bill Simmons
- The Cabriolet’s unsafe open design is part of its appeal, with memories of crowded, unbelted rides. — Bill Simmons
- Tucson’s palm trees, Spanish tile, and low houses make 1980s Arizona an appealing film location. — Juliet Litman
- Easy A’s explicit tribute to the ending reinforces the film’s influence. — Bill Simmons
- Early Seth Green as the mischievous younger brother is enjoyed, especially his constant presence in the car and freedom from consequences. — Bill Simmons
- The49.95dating offer is funny after Ronald hits bottom. — Bill Simmons
- Cindy’s increasingly absurd telephone excuses are funny. — Bill Simmons
- The performer known for Rico Suave appears as Ricky and reportedly called the film more enduringly popular than his hit song at a reunion. — Bill Simmons
- Cindy’s retort to her friends about recognizing a lady displays her moral judgment. — Bill Simmons
- Big John’s farting gag is enjoyed as juvenile humor, and the character is considered likable. — Bill Simmons
- Cindy’s outfits remain fashionable, including skirts, boots, crop tops, jeans, and the opening jacket combination. — Juliet Litman
- Ronald’s NASA shirt and Adidas sneakers now resemble desirable fashionable vintage clothes. — Juliet Litman
- The$1,000 offer remains an understandable incentive. — Juliet Litman
- Removing glasses for an instant makeover remains an influential trope. — Juliet Litman
Apex Mountain
Bond parodies; Elizabeth Hurley; "I Touch Myself"; bad teeth as a comedy gag
In the discussion (12)
Approx. transcript time · 00:56:59Read transcript
- Myers' apex is the second movie; his run through Shrek up to the third film is also argued, and he was the biggest comedy actor after 1999. — Bill Simmons
- Notes show the hosts gave Myers Apex Mountain for Austin Powers 2 in the earlier episode. — Bill Simmons
- Asked about New Line's apex, the sentimental pick is Boogie Nights, placed one year later. — Sean Fennessey
- Another voice corrects that Boogie Nights was also 1997, about six months later, making 1997 New Line's apex. — Bill Simmons
- The Lord of the Rings films and Nightmare on Elm Street complicate New Line's apex; its 1997-98 slate runs through Boogie Nights, Wag the Dog and The Wedding Singer, then dips with Lost in Space. — Bill Simmons
- Another host agrees on Boogie Nights; New Line gave auteurs money and, for this film, $16.5 million with no notes, ending the decade with Magnolia.
- Yes for Bond parodies and for Elizabeth Hurley, with agreement. — Bill Simmons
- Yes for the 'I Touch Myself' song, which gained a second life from the film. — Sean Fennessey
- No for Seth Green, whose peak came later with Can't Hardly Wait. — Sean Fennessey
- Back to the Future is named apex for time travel comedies.
- Yes for bad teeth as a comedy gag; for long movie pisses as a gag this film and A League of Their Own are the finalists. — Bill Simmons
- This is probably the apex for Mindy Sterling as Frau Farbissina. — Bill Simmons
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Films in the archive
Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery
1997
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
1999
Can't Buy Me Love
1987
Can't Hardly Wait
1998
Josie and the Pussycats
2001
Pump Up the Volume
1990
The Italian Job
2003