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Back to the Future Part II
Back to the Future
Back to the Future
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Claudia Wells
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Casting What-Ifs
Crispin Glover’s disputed negotiations; Claudia Wells replaced by Elisabeth Shue.
In the discussion (2)
Approx. transcript time · 01:09:14Read transcript
- Glover's claimed $125,000 offer is disputed and his objections shifted toward the story's philosophy. — Bill Simmons
- Claudia Wells left to care for her mother during a cancer crisis; the hosts consider replacement Elisabeth Shue overqualified. — Bill Simmons
In the discussion (6)
Approx. transcript time · 01:13:19Read transcript
- Michael J. Fox is judged at his apex through the combination of Family Ties and the film — Bill Simmons
- Huey Lewis, Christopher Lloyd, Claudia Wells, Crispin Glover, and Thomas F. Wilson are assigned apexes — Bill Simmons
- Libyan terrorists are rejected in favor of Gaddafi as their apex
- Pepsi Free is assigned an apex while the larger Pepsi brand is debated — Chris Ryan
- Robert Zemeckis is assigned an apex because Romancing the Stone and this film enabled later ambitious projects — Sean Fennessey
- Time travel is assigned an apex over Lost for popularizing difficult concepts — Chris Ryan
What’s Aged the Worst?
Franchise replacement, makeup, Libyan terrorists, sexual misconduct, PG content, guitar mime, and rock-history premise
In the discussion (8)
Approx. transcript time · 00:56:52Read transcript
- Claudia Wells leaving the sequels because her mother had cancer is treated as a sad lost opportunity — Bill Simmons
- Lorraine’s heavier-body makeup is criticized as unconvincing — Bill Simmons
- The unexplained Libyan-terrorist plot is criticized, with Zemeckis reportedly apologizing for its insensitivity — Bill Simmons
- George spying on Lorraine and Biff’s attempted assault are criticized
- The violence and repeated profanity are considered surprising for a PG film
- Michael J. Fox’s guitar mime is criticized as unrealistic — Bill Simmons
- Marty being framed as inventing rock and roll is criticized — Bill Simmons
- The high-school dance band is added belatedly to Aged Best — Bill Simmons
What’s Aged the Best?
Huey Lewis, character payoffs, Claudia Wells, backlots, Christopher Lloyd, and Alan Silvestri
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Approx. transcript time · 00:51:26Read transcript
- The Goldie Wilson setup and later mayor payoff are praised — Bill Simmons
- The Power of Love and Back in Time are praised, including Huey Lewis judging Marty’s performance of his own song — Bill Simmons
- Marty’s horror at Lorraine flirting with him is praised — Bill Simmons
- The 1950s ice-cream shop and George punching Biff are praised — Bill Simmons
- Claudia Wells is praised as a supportive Jennifer Parker — Chris Ryan
- Studio backlots are praised for creating a reusable, convincing town square
- Christopher Lloyd is jokingly praised for appearing not to age
- Alan Silvestri’s score is praised as iconic and durable
- Huey Lewis is selected as the leading Aged Best choice
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