
Why did it take so long to make a Simpsons movie? Did Ed Harris really almost drown on The Abyss? How many times have they attempted to reboot Batman? And who thought Ugly Sonic was a good idea?
Well, making stuff is hard. Especially in the entertainment world where big egos, bigger budgets, and just plain bad luck can make things go horribly wrong. In each episode of It Was a Sh*t Show, hosts Ian... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 116 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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Proving who’s human is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make John Carpenter’s The Thing, from the troublesome creature effects, to the vitriolic reaction on its release.
Special Guest: Sequoia Simone (@sequoiasimone)
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Making a godless war is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make Troy, from dealing with hurricanes and wars, to Brad Pitt enduring the most ironic injury.
Get the longer Director’s Cut version of this episode on Patreon (with 13 extra mi... more
Pleasing Darkness is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make Legend, from an entire set burning to the ground, to the multiple cuts with a completely replaced score.
You can watch the full video version of this episode on YouTube!
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Having great power and responsibility is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make Spider-Man, from the cheap attempts by Cannon Films, to the endless lawsuits that prevented the movie from getting made.
You can watch the full video versio... more
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One of the best ways to look into and jab at film history at the same time! May Jeff: The God of Basements shine a light on your almost-church from the bigots and Swiss witch doctor scams across the cosmos with Clint’s Katanna Gun!
(Also, good to find another ska fan out there.)
I’m a total fanboy of this podcast. Each episode is like a fun party with friends mixed with DVD extras. The Melania episode made me pee my pants a little. These guys do their research.
I’ve had to turn this off a couple times while I was listening at work because I couldn’t stop laughing and I didn’t wanna look like a crazy person
Long time listener, but wanted to make sure to finally drop a review. Yall have brought me a lot of joy over the years since I found the show and I’m super appreciative of all yall do. Thanks for all the amazing episodes, and thanks for putting out the solo episode on my birthday! For a big Star Wars fan, it was a huge treat.
Saw the Melania episode. Thank you for meeting the moment- the international audience is baffled and frustrated that Americans are not taking action en masse, so as much as it depressed you it actually was reassuring to me to hear someone from your country speaking up and calling for action. Take care - just know that the rest of the sane world is supporting you from afar.
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A recurring trio of hosts reconstructs how films and other entertainment projects went off track, from troubled development and studio interference to dangerous shoots, budget overruns, reshoots, and difficult releases. The discussions combine researched production history with candid opinions, movie trivia, affectionate fandom, and irreverent humor. Episodes usually center on one film, tracing the people and decisions behind its making before considering its reception and legacy. The range spans major studio franchises, cult favorites, and notorious flops, with occasional excursions into documentary and political topics. The format is primarily host-led, with occasional guests, and video versions of selected deep dives are available. A dis... more
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