WHAT WENT WRONG
Sad Boom MediaWhat Went Wrong covers Hollywood’s most notoriously disastrous movie productions, digging into the behind-the-scenes insanity of everything from massive flops to record-breaking blockbusters. In each episode, hosts Lizzie Bassett and Chris Winterbauer dive into a new film to explore the mind-blowing (and sometimes numbing) reasons why making a movie is nearly impossible (especially a good one). Pr... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 224 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Film HistoryHistoryTV & Film | |||
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Who are you calling ugly? This week, Chris and Lizzie defend Eli Wallach's looks, Sergio Leone's directing style (to a point...), Clint Eastwood's acting chops and screenwriter Luciano Vincenzoni's decision to pitch a sequel to For a Few Dollars More... more
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It took Christopher Nolan mere minutes to sell Warner Brothers on his vision of Batman. And while he began to change the face of superhero movies with Batman Begins he altered it forever with The Dark Knight. This week Chris and Lizzie break down whi... more
How did Shakespeare’s ‘The Taming of the Shrew’ become one of the greatest teen comedies of all time? In this Featurette bonus episode, Chris, Lizzie, and special guest Mary from Two Judgey Girls explore the movie that introduced Heath Ledger and Jul... more
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What Went Wrong explores Hollywood's most chaotic productions, unraveling the behind-the-scenes decisions, production turmoil, casting controversies, and industry pressures that shape beloved films and notorious flops. Episodes typically dissect development histories, directorial shifts, budget battles, and cultural context, often weaving in archival material, production anecdotes, and expert perspectives. The show stands out for its thorough research, balanced critique, and ability to turn complex studio dynamics into engaging storytelling that's useful for listeners curious about how movies truly come together (or fall apart).
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