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In the discussion (2)
Approx. transcript time · 01:27:13Read transcript
- Casting reports include Kim Basinger, Meg Ryan, Geena Davis, Ellen Barkin and Mariel Hemingway declining; Demi Moore competing with Stone; and an uncertain Emma Thompson audition claim. — Van Lathan
- Reported alternatives include an early lesbian detective conceived for Kathleen Turner, Tom Berenger as Nick, Milos Forman directing, Linda Fiorentino as Beth and Brooke Shields as Roxy; confidence in the broad casting lists is qualified. — Bill Simmons
Recasting Couch
Geena Davis; Michelle Pfeiffer considered
In the discussion (1)
Approx. transcript time · 01:29:41Read transcript
- Geena Davis is supported as alternate Rachel; Pfeiffer is considered but her knowingness may conflict with the role. Lancaster/York is regarded as irreplaceable setting. — Bill Simmons
Casting What-Ifs
Forman; Bening; Davis; Pfeiffer; Miller
In the discussion (4)
Approx. transcript time · 01:18:12Read transcript
- Miloš Forman was originally attached to direct but reportedly left over creative differences. — Bill Simmons
- Annette Bening was originally set to play Meredith but reportedly withdrew during pregnancy; the hosts think her style would not fit the role. — Bill Simmons
- Moore reportedly won the role over Geena Davis and Michelle Pfeiffer. Pfeiffer is considered plausible, especially her Scarface or Fabulous Baker Boys era, though her career direction at the time is questioned. — Bill Simmons
- Crichton reportedly imagined Dennis Miller as Mark while writing the novel, anticipating a film adaptation. — Bill Simmons
Recasting Couch
Michelle Williams as Polly; alternatives considered
In the discussion (2)
Approx. transcript time · 01:16:47Read transcript
- For Polly, recasting considers Paltrow too polished, Ryder plausible, and a younger Meg Ryan or Geena Davis a natural fit. Holmes is floated but rejected while her missing romantic-comedy career is lamented. — Bill Simmons
- Heather Graham is considered almost too striking; Michelle Williams is the final preferred replacement and a chance to give her happier material. Julia Louis-Dreyfus is plausible but possibly too old, Courteney Cox rejected, and Kudrow plausible but also too old. — Bill Simmons
In the discussion (17)
Approx. transcript time · 00:10:42Read transcript
- Travolta reportedly declined both American Gigolo and this role; Gere's subsequent career slump is placed against competition among leading men before Internal Affairs and Pretty Woman revived him. — Bill Simmons
- Gere is preferred to Travolta because his mystery and harder edge make the breakdown believable; Travolta's sweetness and broader quality are considered less suitable. — Bill Simmons
- An online claim that John Denver was offered Mayo is treated as a disastrous hypothetical and met with disbelief. — Bill Simmons
- Jeff Bridges reportedly was Hackford’s original choice but was unavailable. — Bill Simmons
- Travolta reportedly declined Mayo. — Bill Simmons
- Harry Hamlin was reportedly considered for Mayo. — Bill Simmons
- Christopher Reeve was reportedly considered for Mayo. — Bill Simmons
- Kevin Costner reportedly auditioned for Mayo. — Bill Simmons
- The role is imagined as a major alternate career break for Harry Hamlin. — Chris Ryan
- Sigourney Weaver was a reported Paula possibility but is judged unsuitable.
- Anjelica Huston was a reported Paula possibility but is judged unsuitable.
- Jennifer Jason Leigh reportedly left for Fast Times and is considered plausible but inferior to Winger. — Bill Simmons
- The performer transcribed as DeMorne (identity unresolved) reportedly auditioned and is considered too glamorous for Paula but plausible for Lynette.
- Meg Ryan reportedly auditioned for Paula.
- Geena Davis reportedly auditioned for Paula.
- Jack Nicholson reportedly declined Foley. — Bill Simmons
- Mandy Patinkin was reportedly rejected on ethnicity grounds before research into Black drill instructors redirected casting. — Bill Simmons
Mallory Rubin Award: Did This Movie Need a Better Sex Scene?
Yes; Kaffee and Aunt Ginny preferred
In the discussion (4)
Approx. transcript time · 01:27:21Read transcript
- The film is judged to need a sex scene, with the case’s stress and Kaffee’s baseball fixation supplying the rationale.
- A casual partner at Kaffee’s apartment could create an awkward discovery during case work.
- Kaffee and Jo after the crab dinner are ranked second among the suggested possibilities.
- Kaffee and Aunt Ginny are the preferred imagined pairing because their meeting suggests more chemistry; Geena Davis is proposed for Ginny.
Recasting Couch
Angela Bassett as Jo; Smith and Pitt as defendants; Downey or Damon as Kaffee
In the discussion (4)
Approx. transcript time · 00:12:16Read transcript
- Tom Hanks is rejected as a fit for Kaffee; Robert Downey Jr. is suggested, with debate about the best point in his career. — Bill Simmons
- A mid-1990s Matt Damon around Good Will Hunting or Rounders is proposed, although Kaffee’s age suggests an older actor. — Chris Ryan
- Will Smith and Brad Pitt are proposed as Dawson and Downey, with Pitt’s True Romance character providing a joking template. — Bill Simmons
- Angela Bassett is the preferred Jo, with Julianne Moore and Geena Davis as runners-up. — Bill Simmons
Recasting Couch
Geena Davis as Bogomil’s daughter; new Lisa Bonet character
In the discussion (3)
Approx. transcript time · 00:52:36Read transcript
- Geena Davis is proposed as Bogomil’s daughter, which would force new scenes such as drinks with Eddie or being followed while jogging. — Bill Simmons
- A new Lisa Bonet character at the strip club befriends Axel and is later killed, combining 48 Hours and The Last Boy Scout. — Bill Simmons
- The sidetrack would give Axel a revenge motive, though that risks removing the comedy; this would be Angel Heart-era Bonet. — Bill Simmons
In the discussion (5)
Approx. transcript time · 01:36:55Read transcript
- Geena Davis is selected and immediately supported as the winner for her performance as Dottie. — Mallory Rubin
- Tom Hanks receives a separate alternate case. — Mallory Rubin
- Madonna and Rosie O'Donnell receive a separate alternate case as a pairing. — Bill Simmons
- Penny Marshall receives a separate alternate case for shaping the film. — Bill Simmons
- Geena Davis is reaffirmed as the consensus winner for an indelible performance. — Bill Simmons
Podcast choices
Probably Unanswerable Questions
Dottie and Bob; the dropped ball; modern coverage; Mae's confession
In the discussion (8)
Approx. transcript time · 01:23:45Read transcript
- The discussion gives opposing predictions for Dottie and Bob's first night: energetic reunion versus brief, tender sex without strong chemistry. — Bill Simmons
- Dottie is compared with Johnny Bench and Carlton Fisk as a large, durable, star catcher. — Bill Simmons
- Geena Davis refuses to say whether Dottie intentionally dropped the ball, while Lori Petty reportedly says she did not. — Bill Simmons
- Both participants ultimately conclude the collision caused an unintentional drop, while acknowledging visual ambiguity and possible subconscious feeling. — Mallory Rubin
- One proposed fix has Dottie hold the ball while Kit beats the throw; the objection favors preserving the collision and error. — Bill Simmons
- A contemporary media cycle is imagined attacking Dottie's preparation, absence, size advantage, and possible intent before a backlash defends her wellbeing. — Mallory Rubin
- The discussion invents newspaper investigations and headlines for Jimmy's conduct, Dottie's retirement and departure, the owner's threat, and the dropped ball. — Mallory Rubin
- The final question asks what Mae told the priest in confession; her recent escapades are the proposed answer. — Bill Simmons
Apex Mountain
Geena Davis, Penny Marshall, Lori Petty, and women's sports films
In the discussion (6)
Approx. transcript time · 01:09:52Read transcript
- Geena Davis is judged at Apex after Thelma & Louise and this film in consecutive years. — Bill Simmons
- Penny Marshall is judged at Apex because this became her most commercially successful film. — Bill Simmons
- Lori Petty is judged at Apex because Kit remained her defining role. — Bill Simmons
- Cow-milking scenes and long urination scenes are debated without a firm affirmative selection. — Mallory Rubin
- David Strathairn, Madonna, Jon Lovitz, Bill Pullman, Rosie O'Donnell, and Tom Hanks are rejected or left below other career peaks. — Bill Simmons
- Women's baseball, women's sports movies, and baseball movies receive affirmative Apex judgments; sister movies do not. — Bill Simmons
In the discussion (4)
Approx. transcript time · 00:57:35Read transcript
- Demi Moore was reportedly considered before pregnancy made her unavailable. — Bill Simmons
- Debra Winger left after Madonna was cast and later maintained that objection; the discussion considers Geena Davis the clearly superior Dottie. — Bill Simmons
- It is reported that Tom Hanks sought the role because some recent movies had not done well. — Bill Simmons
- Garry Marshall replaced the unaffordable Christopher Walken as Walter Harvey; the final casting is preferred. — Bill Simmons
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