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Back to the Future Part II
Back to the Future Part II
The Terminator
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Back to the Future
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Lea Thompson
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- Episodes featuring their films
- 2
- Movies in this archive
- 2
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The Ruffalo / Hanna / Rubinek / Partridge Overacting Award
Tom Wilson as Griff; Lea Thompson’s Lorraine is runner-up.
In the discussion (3)
Approx. transcript time · 00:41:31Read transcript
- The elderly 2015 Biff is flagged in advance as the obvious overacting contender.
- Griff is the clear main choice, with Tom Wilson given excessive latitude and the character judged irritating rather than enjoyably villainous.
- Lorraine in the casino is the runner-up, compared with Sharon Stone's hysteria in Casino.
Half-Assed Internet Research
Alternate story concepts, visual effects, Glover’s lawsuit and the film’s props.
In the discussion (9)
Approx. transcript time · 00:26:53Read transcript
- An early sequel concept used 1967 and protesters, rejected partly because George and Lorraine were too old for the hippie roles. — Bill Simmons
- Bob Gale reportedly based the wealthy 1985 Biff on Donald Trump. — Bill Simmons
- ILM's compositing let Michael J. Fox appear as three characters within a scene more easily than older techniques. — Bill Simmons
- A $40 million budget and $332 million gross are cited, ranking third for 1989. — Bill Simmons
- Glover's lawsuit led to likeness provisions in the Screen Actors Guild agreement. — Bill Simmons
- The Cafe 80s Wild Gunman game was made for the film; the Oh LàLà cover used a 1955 Swank photograph of Venetia Stevenson. — Bill Simmons
- Lea Thompson kept the breast prosthetic; the rejuvenation-clinic explanation spared Lloyd heavier old-age makeup. — Bill Simmons
- The film is described as MCA Universal Home Video's first videocassette release, followed by recollection of expensive early tapes. — Bill Simmons
- Antique-store objects include Jaws 2 and Animal House tapes, Roger Rabbit, Perrier, a Bee Gees album, Pac-Man lunchbox, Carter peanut bank, radio and video-game packaging. — Bill Simmons
Casting What-Ifs
OJ Simpson, Schwarzenegger, Stallone, Gibson, Selleck, Sting, and several Sarah Connor candidates form the casting what-if tree.
In the discussion (4)
Approx. transcript time · 01:08:10Read transcript
- Orion executive Mike Medavoy proposed OJ Simpson as the Terminator and Arnold as Kyle Reese; Cameron rejected Simpson as too likable at the time and the pursuit image as racially wrong. — Bill Simmons
- Sylvester Stallone and Mel Gibson reportedly declined the Terminator, while Tom Selleck was considered because the machine was originally imagined as an ordinary man able to blend in. — Bill Simmons
- Sting is the one Kyle Reese alternative treated as credible and exciting, though Michael Biehn is defended. — Bill Simmons
- Lea Thompson, Geena Davis, Rosanna Arquette, Madonna, and Jennifer Jason Leigh are discussed for Sarah; Rosanna Arquette is the panel’s favorite alternate, while Hamilton remains perfect. — Bill Simmons
Casting What-Ifs
Anthony Edwards; Lea Thompson; Emilio Estevez as Billy; C. Thomas Howell as Kirby; Robert Downey Jr. as Billy; Charlie Sheen; Jenny Wright as Jules
In the discussion (11)
Approx. transcript time · 00:56:22Read transcript
- The hosts say hundreds were interviewed, with Anthony Edwards and Lea Thompson (transcribed 'Leah Thompson') coming close. — Bill Simmons
- The hosts say Schumacher had to push for the three Breakfast Club actors, and that Emilio wanted to play Billy (called a potential disaster) before settling for Kirby. — Bill Simmons
- The hosts say C. Thomas Howell (transcribed 'See Thomas Howe') auditioned for Kirby but was too young, and that Rob Lowe was only 20 when cast as Billy. — Bill Simmons
- The hosts say Robert Downey Jr. was considered for Billy before Lowe won it after three auditions; one host loves Lowe as Billy and still sees Downey as Kevin as the sweet spot. — Bill Simmons
- Emilio's Kirby is like his Breakfast Club character five years later, yet he had one of the better careers with Young Guns, his own films and Stakeout. — Chris Ryan
- Charlie Sheen is called a bit too young and reportedly skipped his audition; one host says he could have played Alec, as he basically does in Wall Street. — Chris Ryan
- The hosts say Demi Moore was cast after Schumacher saw her storm out of a John Hughes audition on the Columbia lot; she was on General Hospital, which one host watched. — Bill Simmons
- The hosts say that when Moore went to rehab, moving Jenny Wright into the role of Jules was discussed. — Bill Simmons
- Madonna stories are uncertain; Madonna as Jules is a good runner-up, but Moore was perfect, and Madonna may not have managed the Jeep scene, possibly Moore's best acting. — Chris Ryan
- Mid-80s ensembles seem to have had about 40 actors going up for the same eight parts. — Chris Ryan
- Linda Hamilton was rumored for a role, maybe Jules or the Ally Sheedy part. — Chris Ryan
Picking Nits
Band audition, adult sibling at home, Jeep reaction, George’s income, and transformed Lorraine
In the discussion (7)
Approx. transcript time · 01:15:50Read transcript
- The Pinheads are questioned for being dismissed after only five seconds
- Marty is criticized for treating the group like a backing band without practicing or rehearsing — Chris Ryan
- Performing The Heart of Rock and Roll is proposed as a stronger audition choice
- Adult Dave McFly still living at home after the timeline improves is questioned — Bill Simmons
- Marty’s reaction to receiving an expensive Jeep is judged too restrained — Bill Simmons
- George’s job and ability to afford the Jeep are unclear — Bill Simmons
- Lea Thompson should have been shown in a Jane Fonda aerobics outfit to emphasize how much better the new timeline is — Bill Simmons
In the discussion (6)
Approx. transcript time · 01:10:42Read transcript
- The original climax reportedly involved driving through a Nevada nuclear test before cost prompted the clock tower — Bill Simmons
- Lea Thompson was reportedly dating Dennis Quaid during filming — Bill Simmons
- A shot of Eric Stoltz’s hand reportedly remains in Biff’s punch scene — Bill Simmons
- Michael J. Fox reportedly worked Family Ties by day and the film overnight — Bill Simmons
- The To Be Continued card was reportedly added to VHS but absent from theatrical and DVD versions — Bill Simmons
- Power of Love was Oscar-nominated but lost to Say You, Say Me — Bill Simmons
Casting What-Ifs
Eric Stoltz filmed five weeks as Marty before Michael J. Fox replaced him
In the discussion (8)
Approx. transcript time · 00:25:52Read transcript
- Michael J. Fox was initially unavailable because Family Ties needed him while Meredith Baxter Birney was absent — Bill Simmons
- Eric Stoltz filmed for five weeks but was judged too dramatic, insufficiently comic, and unconvincing on a skateboard — Bill Simmons
- The studio approved spending another $3 million to replace Stoltz and reshoot with Fox — Bill Simmons
- Stoltz continued filming temporarily after the replacement decision while the production secured Fox — Bill Simmons
- Christopher Lloyd and Lea Thompson are quoted describing Stoltz as talented but too intense for the needed comedy — Bill Simmons
- Johnny Depp, Charlie Sheen, John Cusack, Ralph Macchio, and C. Thomas Howell were also considered or auditioned — Bill Simmons
- John Cusack is judged a plausible alternate because he could balance comedy, drama, awkwardness, and charm — Sean Fennessey
- Fox’s athletic physical comedy is credited as essential to the final performance — Bill Simmons
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