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- 7
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- 4
Rewatchables episodes featuring Ted Levine’s films
The Silence of the Lambs
1991 film
Bill Simmons · Chris Ryan · Sean Fennessey · Mallory Rubin
Aired October 15, 2024
Displaying all 7 episodes
Mentioned in discussions
Is This Movie Better With…?
Dr. Chuck Nichols; Stephen A
In the discussion (4)
Approx. transcript time · 01:36:22Read transcript
- Dr. Chuck Nichols, a Ted Levine character, is offered, telling the diners that his friend Pamela doesn't feel well and they should go back to their dessert and coffee.
- Stephen A gets serious about his friend Jason Voorhees: this brother will not stop killing people, it is clearly a sickness and the man needs help.
- A second version has Stephen A in a media beef with Jason Voorhees, threatening to bring out the receipts from Camp Crystal Lake after talking to Crazy Ralph.
- Voorhees then makes the media rounds: McAfee, Get Up, and Peter Schrager with Dominic Foxworth (as transcribed).
Is This Movie Better With…?
Ted Levine receiving dating advice from Hitch.
In the discussion (1)
Approx. transcript time · 01:52:20Read transcript
- Ted Levine is selected as Hitch’s difficult client. — Bill Simmons
Is This Movie Better With…?
Pete Postlethwaite as Bundini Brown and Ted Levine as the FBI agent
In the discussion (2)
Approx. transcript time · 01:41:43Read transcript
- Pete Postlethwaite is proposed for Bundini.
- Ted Levine is proposed as the FBI agent in a Buffalo Bill mode.
What’s Aged the Best?
Production design, capitalism themes, Denzel’s new career era, historical texture, and the film’s aphorisms
In the discussion (14)
Approx. transcript time · 01:07:00Read transcript
- Arthur Max’s layered production design and set dressing have aged well — Chris Ryan
- The script’s connection between corner-store economics and buying direct from manufacturers has aged well — Chris Ryan
- The film’s treatment of capitalism as more central than crime has aged well — Chris Ryan
- The drug-packing montage has aged well
- The film is identified as the start of Denzel Washington’s self-directed elder-star era — Van Lathan
- A character named Bumpy is treated as an immediate sign of a compelling gangster story — Bill Simmons
- The Vietnam addiction and smuggling context is praised as material worthy of more screen time — Chris Ryan
- Shooting 360 scenes across 180 locations is praised — Bill Simmons
- Ted Levine’s presence has aged well — Bill Simmons
- Trupo’s reaction after his car explodes has aged well
- Frank pouring sugar in his coffee as a bodyguard signal has aged well — Bill Simmons
- John Ortiz’s run from Miami Vice through Public Enemies is praised — Bill Simmons
- Five Frank Lucas aphorisms are highlighted as durable lines — Bill Simmons
- The post-meeting golf aside by Trupo’s crew is praised
Apex Mountain
Jonathan Demme, Anthony Hopkins, Q Lazzarus, face-wearing, and Chris Isaak
In the discussion (8)
Approx. transcript time · 01:41:14Read transcript
- Jonathan Demme is accepted because he won Best Director for a superior film to Philadelphia.
- Anthony Hopkins is accepted, with jokes about later cat TikToks and The Father.
- Serial-killer movies are debated against Seven and Zodiac without a final resolution.
- Q Lazzarus is accepted for “Goodbye Horses.”
- Wearing another person’s face is accepted, while The Texas Chain Saw Massacre and Face/Off are discussed as rivals. — Chris Ryan
- Chris Isaak is accepted as plausibly at his commercial/cultural peak around “Wicked Game” and this cameo. — Bill Simmons
- Francis Bacon homages, ordering lamb chops rare, Ted Levine, night vision, the tuck dance, and the 1979 Dodge Tradesman Maxi Van are all proposed or accepted. — Bill Simmons
- Poodles are proposed, then rejected in favor of Best in Show. — Chris Ryan
Half-Assed Internet Research
Lecter’s hockey-mask maker, Gumb’s house sale, serial-killer inspirations, Brooke Smith’s preparation, Francis Bacon imagery, and the Bahamas finale
In the discussion (6)
Approx. transcript time · 01:38:59Read transcript
- Lecter’s mask was reportedly made by New Jersey hockey-goalie mask maker Ed Cubberly. — Bill Simmons
- The Gumb house in Perryopolis, Pennsylvania reportedly listed for $300,000 in 2015 and sold for $195,000 in 2016. — Bill Simmons
- Gumb’s skin suit is linked to Ed Gein and the basement pit to Gary Heidnik. — Bill Simmons
- Brooke Smith reportedly gained 25 pounds and became friendly with Ted Levine during production; a prop worker later sent her the lotion bottle with a Gumb note. — Bill Simmons
- Boyle’s staged body was reportedly inspired by Francis Bacon. — Bill Simmons
- Lecter’s final scene was filmed on North Bimini Island in the Bahamas. — Bill Simmons
Recasting Couch
Anthony Hopkins, Michael Douglas, Ted Levine, and several Heat actors
In the discussion (3)
Approx. transcript time · 01:17:34Read transcript
- Anthony Hopkins and Michael Douglas are proposed for the ex-husband — Bill Simmons
- Ted Levine is proposed for Raoul — Bill Simmons
- Henry Rollins, Fickner, Seismore, Valcimer, Wes Studi, and Jon Voight are among further Raoul ideas — Bill Simmons
In the discussion (6)
Approx. transcript time · 01:15:16Read transcript
- The hosts recall choosing Kevin Gage on the previous Heat episode — Michael Mann
- Mann declines to identify just one scene-stealer — Michael Mann
- Mann names Waingro and Tom Noonan’s Kelso — Michael Mann
- Kelso’s fictional history includes DARPA work — Michael Mann
- Mann adds Dennis Haysbert and especially Kim Staunton’s impact in a small role — Michael Mann
- Ted Levine and Wes Studi arise during the expanded discussion — Michael Mann
The Joey Pants “That Guy” Award
Danny Trejo, Kevin Gage, Tom Noonan and the ensemble
In the discussion (5)
Approx. transcript time · 01:07:47Read transcript
- Danny Trejo is discussed as an actor whose recognizable face became a recognizable name — Michael Mann
- Kevin Gage is closely identified with Waingro — Michael Mann
- Tom Noonan, Brian Libby, Ted Levine and Wes Studi are mentioned — Michael Mann
- Mann describes authenticity, resonance and casting director Bonnie Timmermann’s contribution — Michael Mann
- Ashley Judd, Dennis Haysbert and Diane Venora are also praised — Michael Mann
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
Casting What-Ifs
Richard Gere, Mel Gibson, Paul Newman, and several Lecter possibilities
In the discussion (7)
Approx. transcript time · 01:09:37Read transcript
- Richard Gere is named as a possible Will Graham.
- Mel Gibson is named as a possible Graham.
- Paul Newman is named as an intriguing Graham alternative.
- John Lithgow is considered for Lecter. — Bill Simmons
- Mandy Patinkin is considered for Lecter. — Bill Simmons
- Brian Dennehy is considered for Lecter and reportedly recommended Brian Cox. — Bill Simmons
- David Lynch and Ted Levine are mentioned in the wider casting discussion. — Bill Simmons
The Joey Pants “That Guy” Award
Kevin Gage as Waingro
In the discussion (3)
Approx. transcript time · 01:07:16Read transcript
- A Twitter poll asked whether to rename it the Waingro Award, and voters kept Joey Pants. — Bill Simmons
- Waingro is called the ultimate That Guy in a Hall of Fame That Guy movie that also has the Last of the Mohicans actor, Ted Levine, Piven, Tom Noonan and the Armageddon actor. — Bill Simmons
- The hosts say Kevin Gage spent time in prison, where the Waingro role bought him some juice, and that nobody knows him as anything but Waingro. — Bill Simmons
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