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Film credit
Michael Madsen
Also referred to as Madsen, Michael Mattson
Stats
- Episodes featuring their films
- 5
- Movies in this archive
- 6
Rewatchables episodes featuring Michael Madsen’s films
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
2019 film
Bill Simmons · Sean Fennessey · Chris Ryan
Aired February 6, 2020
Displaying all 5 episodes
Mentioned in discussions
Casting What-Ifs
McConaughey reportedly regretted declining, Crowe was persuaded after refusing, and an Isabella Scorupco offer is explicitly doubted alongside reports Basinger was first choice.
In the discussion (3)
Approx. transcript time · 01:43:28Read transcript
- McConaughey reportedly regretted declining, Crowe was persuaded after refusing, and an Isabella Scorupco offer is explicitly doubted alongside reports Basinger was first choice. — Bill Simmons
- A Michael Madsen as Bud report is rejected as implausible. — Bill Simmons
- A Pamela Anderson as Lynn report is also disbelieved; the hosts discuss unreliable trivia accumulating over time.
Recasting Couch
Melanie Griffith as Bianca; multiple Vukovich alternatives
In the discussion (4)
Approx. transcript time · 01:26:53Read transcript
- Gary Sinise’s reported audition and recommendation of Petersen inform recasting alternatives: Sinise, Andy Garcia and John Malkovich, with Garcia considered too handsome and Pankow’s chase acting defended. — Bill Simmons
- Further Vukovich alternatives include Kelsey Grammer, Jeff Goldblum, Stanley Tucci, Will Patton, Michael Biehn and Bill Paxton, with age, height and attractiveness qualifications; Malkovich remains favored by one participant.
- Bianca recasting candidates include Melanie Griffith, Rosanna Arquette, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Kelly McGillis and Daryl Hannah; dance credibility matters and Griffith is favored.
- More Vukovich recasts are David Patrick Kelly, Michael Madsen, James Remar, J. T. Walsh and John Heard, with Madsen considered too handsome.
In the discussion (1)
Approx. transcript time · 01:28:35Read transcript
- An initial Madsen suggestion and qualified agreement give way to two Natasha choices and the tribute-minded participant conceding that she wins.
Podcast choices
- Speaker not identified
- Natasha Henstridge
- Speaker not identified
- Natasha Henstridge
- Speaker not identified
- Natasha Henstridge
Just One Oscar
Special effects; Madsen as an affectionate alternate
In the discussion (1)
Approx. transcript time · 01:24:09Read transcript
- Special effects is proposed, with a separate Madsen choice offered for affection.
Apex Mountain
Henstridge is accepted as an apex selection.
In the discussion (4)
Approx. transcript time · 01:13:24Read transcript
- Henstridge is accepted as an apex selection. — Bill Simmons
- Madsen’s apex is disputed: Reservoir Dogs is offered, while Species’ success and the accumulated visibility of his earlier roles support this period as his career peak.
- Helgenberger’s apex is assigned to CSI, Kingsley and Whitaker are rejected, and horny-alien films are proposed as a genre apex. — Bill Simmons
- Mid-1990s BMW convertibles are proposed, with comparisons to Speed and a Frank Ocean cover left partly uncertain.
Mallory Rubin Award: Did This Movie Need a Better Sex Scene?
The flex proposes a missed Madsen–Sil sexual encounter, citing her visions and suggesting a triangle with Dr. Baker.
Flex pick · Chris Ryan
In the discussion (2)
Approx. transcript time · 01:09:56Read transcript
- The flex proposes a missed Madsen–Sil sexual encounter, citing her visions and suggesting a triangle with Dr. Baker. — Chris Ryan
- Sil coming into bed while Marge is away is proposed; Madsen is imagined as the best mate and Molina as the hurried substitute. — Chris Ryan
The Stephen A. Smith Hottest Take Award
The hottest take imagines an alien rated a six struggling to find a mate, turning the movie into a rom-com.
In the discussion (4)
Approx. transcript time · 01:03:28Read transcript
- The hottest take imagines an alien rated a six struggling to find a mate, turning the movie into a rom-com. — Chris Ryan
- The movie is said to need more sex, including on the train once she becomes a grown-up woman, and a hard-R or stronger-rating approach.
- An HBO series beginning in 1995 is proposed as a potentially transformative early cable drama, expanding the pursuit and giving the investigators further cases. — Bill Simmons
- The TV show idea prompts concern that aliens would be too expensive; showing them once a year and continuing with Madsen and Marge are suggested. — Bill Simmons
In the discussion (5)
Approx. transcript time · 00:59:57Read transcript
- Species 2 is nominated, citing Madsen’s reported description of it as lousy and a paycheck job. — Bill Simmons
- Long Island iced teas are criticized as unfashionable, caloric, and potent, with the claim that nobody drinks them challenged.
- The discussion questions whether Dan avoids alcohol for religious reasons and criticizes slipping alcohol to him on that possibility.
- Missed Hollywood mating encounters are criticized, with the Viper Room, Swingers locations, and Canter’s proposed as opportunities.
- More Santa Monica and outdoor-pool locations are desired; Fitch’s assumption that Sil will return to the same club is questioned. — Bill Simmons
What’s Aged the Best?
Molina’s Species-to-Boogie Nights career stretch
In the discussion (12)
Approx. transcript time · 00:40:10Read transcript
- Molina’s Species-to-Boogie Nights career stretch is praised.
- Madsen watching hockey with beers before receiving the call is admired; the exact game cannot be identified. — Bill Simmons
- Dan’s obvious observations and inconsistent empath powers are treated as funny, including his response to the dead woman and alien cocoon. — Chris Ryan
- Dan’s sympathy for Sil and inexplicable characterization are part of the movie’s appeal.
- Whitaker is praised for playing weird, off-kilter, soft-spoken characters, with Ghost Dog also cited. — Van Lathan
- Laura and Preston’s sex scene is praised as especially frisky, with Laura’s initiative and private fist pump singled out. — Van Lathan
- More scenes of Natasha shopping in downtown L.A. are desired, including buying weird things or headphones. — Bill Simmons
- Learning culture from hotel-room television is admired as a recurring device shared with Borat and Big. — Bill Simmons
- Dan surviving is noted as unusual in the genre, while the friendly woman on the train supplies a counterpoint; infected rats are called a frightening device. — Van Lathan
- The surviving creature material and rat suggest a sequel direction considered more promising than the poorly regarded actual sequel. — Bill Simmons
- A commentary anecdote says Madsen antagonized Kingsley by interfering with his guarded chair, including putting garbage on it and hanging it from a crane. — Bill Simmons
- The ragtag team of specialists assembled for a hunt is praised as an appealing genre setup.
Steven Seagal Hard to Kill Award: Did This Movie Need a Better Intimacy Coordinator?
The intimacy-coordinator category is applied jokingly to Helgenberger and Madsen as performers who seem to need no help.
In the discussion (1)
Approx. transcript time · 00:36:37Read transcript
- The intimacy-coordinator category is applied jokingly to Helgenberger and Madsen as performers who seem to need no help. — Bill Simmons
Most Rewatchable Scene
Young Sil escaping the gas-filled enclosure is nominated; the immediate opening and lack of explanatory preamble are praised.
In the discussion (12)
Approx. transcript time · 00:26:50Read transcript
- Young Sil escaping the gas-filled enclosure is nominated; the immediate opening and lack of explanatory preamble are praised.
- Fitch explaining the alien project to the assembled crew is nominated for efficient exposition and the female-docility exchange. — Bill Simmons
- The burn-room escape is called fun despite questions about why the door is not opened promptly and why Madsen is not angrier. — Bill Simmons
- Sil’s club visit, bathroom killing, and lethal French kiss at the Hollywood Hills house are nominated. — Bill Simmons
- The bathroom murder is discussed as Sil’s literal response to a romantic threat; Robbie’s car, view, and automated home are admired.
- Initial rooting interest in Robbie ends when he tries to prevent Sil from leaving. — Bill Simmons
- Robbie’s threatening conduct and diabetes are both considered reasons for his death.
- The Palisades encounter is nominated, with sympathy for the helpful man whose successful date becomes a sudden death.
- The car chase and body-switch explosion are called fun to watch. — Bill Simmons
- The paired sex scenes are nominated, and the Helgenberger–Madsen scene is reportedly partly improvised.
- The dueling sex scenes at the end are called clearly the answer; Henstridge is praised for going for it.
- The Robbie Hollywood Hills sequence receives a separate explicit favorite-scene preference. — Bill Simmons
Casting What-Ifs
Mann corrects online casting stories
In the discussion (5)
Approx. transcript time · 01:05:48Read transcript
- Mann denies that Keanu Reeves was originally signed to play Chris; it was Val Kilmer — Bill Simmons
- Michael Madsen was considered, but Mann denies that he was cast and replaced by Sizemore — Bill Simmons
- Mann does not recall Ted Levine declining Waingro to avoid typecasting and doubts the story — Bill Simmons
- Mann says James Caan was not seriously planned for Heat despite their friendship — Bill Simmons
- Mann names Kate Winslet as a serious alternative to Natalie Portman for Lauren — Bill Simmons
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Films in the archive
Donnie Brasco
1997
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
2019
Reservoir Dogs
1992
Species
1995
The Doors
1991
The Natural
1984