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Rewatchables episodes featuring Linda Fiorentino’s films
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Approx. transcript time · 01:27:13Read transcript
- Casting reports include Kim Basinger, Meg Ryan, Geena Davis, Ellen Barkin and Mariel Hemingway declining; Demi Moore competing with Stone; and an uncertain Emma Thompson audition claim. — Van Lathan
- Reported alternatives include an early lesbian detective conceived for Kathleen Turner, Tom Berenger as Nick, Milos Forman directing, Linda Fiorentino as Beth and Brooke Shields as Roxy; confidence in the broad casting lists is qualified. — Bill Simmons
The Butch’s Girlfriend Award for the Weakest Link in the Film
Jody’s characterization; Norman cheating on Claire.
In the discussion (5)
Approx. transcript time · 01:01:25Read transcript
- The friend is criticized for lacking a witchier or more dangerous quality, with Laura Sangiacomo and Linda Fiorentino proposed as alternatives.
- Her yearlong knowledge of the affair without telling her friend is called disloyal and unacceptable, especially after she is asked for help.
- She says she bought the car to pick up men, and the hosts wish the movie had suggested something between her and Norman.
- The premise that anyone would cheat on Michelle Pfeiffer is proposed as the weak link.
- The star couple’s marital trouble is reframed as potentially reassuring because even exceptionally attractive people struggle.
In the discussion (1)
Approx. transcript time · 01:20:39Read transcript
- Fiorentino wins with agreement over a deep field including Garr, O’Hara, Patton, Bloom, Cheech and Chong, and Heard. — Bill Simmons
In the discussion (2)
Approx. transcript time · 00:35:42Read transcript
- A relayed CR message calls Fiorentino a throw-your-life-away Hall of Famer. — Bill Simmons
- The apartment shared by Fiorentino and Arquette is treated as an overwhelming temptation. — Sean Fennessey
Recasting Couch
Jamie Lee Curtis, Ellen Barkin, Linda Fiorentino, Demi Moore, or Emma Stone as Belinda
In the discussion (3)
Approx. transcript time · 00:54:42Read transcript
- Jamie Lee Curtis is treated as the likeliest period replacement for Belinda. — Bill Simmons
- Ellen Barkin and Linda Fiorentino are proposed, with concern that Fiorentino is too early. — Bill Simmons
- A late-1980s Demi Moore and a time-shifted Emma Stone are proposed as later-era alternatives. — Bill Simmons
Recasting Couch
Linda Fiorentino as Janice or a gumar
In the discussion (2)
Approx. transcript time · 01:59:37Read transcript
- Linda Fiorentino is proposed and selected. — Bill Simmons
- Annabella Sciorra is proposed as an alternative. — Chris Ryan
Recasting Couch
Daphne Zuniga as Wendy; Helen Slater as Leslie; Linda Fiorentino as Jules
In the discussion (5)
Approx. transcript time · 00:52:29Read transcript
- Stepping in early, one host says Robert Downey Jr. (transcribed 'Danny Jr.') as Kevin would make it a better movie; the other says he likes Andrew McCarthy. The name is spoken as 'Robert Downey as Kevin is the sweet spot' at 148. — Bill Simmons
- For the Wendy part, an era-specific, better-looking brunette is sought: Daphne Zuniga (transcribed 'Daphne Zaniga'), contrasting with Demi Moore; the reply is "I like that." — Bill Simmons
- Justine Bateman is raised and rejected as too famous given her 1985 show. — Chris Ryan
- Helen Slater is proposed as Leslie and Linda Fiorentino, coming off Vision Quest, as Jules; the response is "That's pretty good." — Chris Ryan
- Downey Jr. (transcribed 'Danny Jr.') is again called a win in that role (name as spoken at 148). — Bill Simmons
In the discussion (3)
Approx. transcript time · 01:22:57Read transcript
- Fiorentino is picked; she is great and the reason to go back, and her uneven acting is called a little punk rock.
- Modine is picked because he plays someone with many unredeeming qualities yet you root for him throughout.
- A third participant answers that traditional atlases win, a joke about how long the drive to the grandfather's house took without a Google map; not counted as a ballot.
Podcast choices
- Speaker not identified
- Linda Fiorentino
- Speaker not identified
- Matthew Modine
Casting What-Ifs
Matthew Modine, Linda Fiorentino and other reported alternatives
In the discussion (8)
Approx. transcript time · 01:15:09Read transcript
- Modine is said to have declined Maverick because of the military politics
- Travolta’s asking price is reported as a barrier, with uncertainty around the wider internet list
- Fiorentino is reported to have declined Charlie because of the glorification of war
- Ally Sheedy is reported to have doubted demand for a fighter-pilot movie
- Julianne Phillips is mentioned for Charlie and Jon Voight for Viper
- Modine is considered a plausible alternative Maverick
- Robert Downey Jr. as Maverick, or as Iceman opposite Kilmer, is imagined
- Judd Nelson and Charlie Sheen are discussed as very different possibilities
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