‹ All people

Film credit

Drew Barrymore

Stats

Episodes featuring their films
1
Movies in this archive
1

Rewatchables episodes featuring their films

Displaying 1 episode

Mentioned in discussions

Poltergeist poster
Poltergeist

Casting What-Ifs

King; Spano; unverified MacLaine rumor; Barrymore

In the discussion (4)
Approx. transcript time · 01:10:11Read transcript
  • Spielberg is reported to have asked Stephen King to co-write the screenplay, but King declined.
  • Joe Spano is said to have been wanted for the father but unable to leave his television contract.
  • An online claim that Shirley MacLaine declined a role is explicitly unverified.
  • Drew Barrymore was considered for Carol Anne before being placed in E.T., which is judged the better career outcome.
Cape Fear poster
Cape Fear

Casting What-Ifs

Spielberg initially attached; reported Schindler’s List / Cape Fear project trade praised as right choice for both directors.

In the discussion (5)
Approx. transcript time · 00:02:25Read transcript
  • Spielberg initially attached; reported Schindler’s List / Cape Fear project trade praised as right choice for both directors.
  • Scorsese reportedly wanted Ford as Sam, Ford wanted Cady; reactions range from terrible fit to intriguing. Spielberg reportedly wanted Bill Murray as Cady, with some approval and Groundhog Day / comic references to Mad Dog and Glory.
  • Host rejects internet claim that Sarah Jessica Parker was cast then fired, citing Scorsese saying Lewis was first cast. Drew Barrymore initial mishearing corrected.
  • Reported roughly 500 auditions including Connelly, Barrymore and Witherspoon. Barrymore wrong energy and reportedly disappointed by her audition; older Freeway-era Reese might work, fifteen-year-old Reese would not.
  • Diane Keaton reportedly considered for wife; hosts glad she was not cast. Lange performance remains disputed.
The Town The Rewatchables
The Town poster
The Town

Most Improbable Fenway Park Scene Ever

The 2004 Red Sox comeback

The panel proposes a new category here.

In the discussion (5)
Approx. transcript time · 01:25:49Read transcript
  • The panel explicitly creates Most Improbable Fenway Park Scene Ever.
  • The Town’s Fenway heist is nominated.
  • Drew Barrymore crossing the field in Fever Pitch is nominated.
  • Moonlight Graham appearing on the scoreboard in Field of Dreams is nominated.
  • The real 2004 Red Sox comeback is selected.
Displaying all 5 discussions

Films in the archive