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WHAT WENT WRONG

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The Godfather
Lost
Starship Troopers
James Cameron
Boyz N the Hood
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Shrek
Donnie Darko
Mad Max: Fury Road
Marlon Brando
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Francis Ford Coppola
The Evil Dead
John Carpenter
Walt Disney
Superman
Halloween

What 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

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Just two guys and we're having a good time! This week, Chris and Lizzie chain themselves to James Wan and Leigh Whannell's breakout horror hit, SAW. What began as a simple exercise to try to escape their tiny home country of Australia led to a franch... more

Lana Turner made a name for herself as one of Hollywood’s most sought after femme fatales in films like ‘The Postman Always Rings Twice’, but her personal life may have been more scandalous than anything she portrayed on screen. Turner was a true rag... more

It’s been 50 years since Brian De Palma turned prom into a blood bath, so let’s find out what went wrong on ‘Carrie’. Join Chris and Lizzie as they dive deep into Stephen King’s first on-screen adaptation. Find out why no one wanted to adapt the nove... more

This week, Chris & Lizzie try to figure out how Paul W.S. Anderson saved his career, his love life, and Constantin Film (maybe just in the United States) with a lovable clunker of a zombie movie. They trace the origins of the hit game Resident Evil i... more

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Recent Guests

Rachel Fisher
Guest from Hollywood Crime Scene
Hollywood Crime Scene
Episode: Out of Frame: Lana Turner & Johnny Stompanato (ft. Hollywood Crime Scene)
Desi Jedekin
Guest from Hollywood Crime Scene
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Episode: Out of Frame: Lana Turner & Johnny Stompanato (ft. Hollywood Crime Scene)
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Andy Beckerman
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Halle Kiefer
Host of Ruined, podcast about horror and culture
Ruined Podcast
Episode: Featurette: Drop Dead Gorgeous (with Ruined)
Raina Deerwater
Associate Director of Entertainment Research and Analysis at GLAAD
GLAAD
Episode: Raina Deerwater of GLAAD
Mary from Two Judgey Girls
Guest from the Two Judgey Girls podcast
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Episode: Featurette: 10 Things I Hate About You (with Two Judgey Girls)
Jameela Jamil
Actor, writer, advocate, music producer; host of Wrong Turns
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Episode: The Devil Wears Prada (with Jameela Jamil)
Michael Lynton
Former Sony Pictures Entertainment head
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Episode: The Sony Hack | From Revisionist History

Hosts

Lizzie Bassett
Host of What Went Wrong; co-host with a focus on film history and production stories
Chris Winterbauer
Host of What Went Wrong; provides analysis and context with a focus on production details and industry insight

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 12.5k ratings
  • Raiders of the Lost Ark is “fine”?

    Good grief. I thought this was a podcast hosted by people who love cinema. And yet Raiders of the Lost Ark is dismissed in this way. Grim.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    HeLikedTurner
    Ireland23 days ago
  • Best podcast

    Love the wit and humour as well as the movie nerd knowledge!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Meh2075
    United Kingdom25 days ago
  • LOVE - so informative, funny, and thoughtful

    I have loved this podcast since I found them a couple of years ago and I can’t believe I haven’t written a review! Chris and Lizzie provide not only great background and production info on all of the movies but also really thoughtful insights. I’ve come to appreciate the making of film and TV so much more and I’ll listen to anything they put out even if I don’t want to watch the movies! (But they cover a lot of my favorites as well.) Thank you for this gem of a show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kate33247916184
    United Statesa month ago
  • One of my favorite podcasts

    I love this podcast! I don’t listen to many podcasts but this one I do religiously. Love all the takes and the facts that they dig out about troubled productions are fascinating.

    I’d love it if you watched and reviewed “The Phantom of the Paradise” by Brian DePalma. The movie is just nuts and I think there was a lot going on behind the scenes!

    It was also nominated for an Oscar for best score by Paul Williams.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jose “Manano” Martinez
    United Statesa month ago
  • Love love

    Such a great podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TTORRES.TR
    United Statesa month ago

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Feedback highlights the show as binge-worthy and highly informative, with occasional critique about stylized voice acting.

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Out of Frame: Lana Turner & Johnny Stompanato (ft. Hollywood Crime Scene)
Q: How did Stompanato's mob connections influence the events surrounding Turner?
They explain how Stompanato's ties to figures like Mickey Cohen escalated the danger around Turner, influenced media narratives, and complicated legal responses.
Featurette: Drop Dead Gorgeous (with Ruined)
Q: What was the most surprising thing you learned about the production from the interview material?
That the writer-director dynamic was intensely fraught, which actually shaped the film's tightly scripted feel and helped curb improvisation to maintain a documentary-esque precision.
Raina Deerwater of GLAAD
Q: What changes have you seen over time in LGBTQ representation, and what gives you optimism for the future?
Over time, there has been growth in both quantity and some quality of representation, with more inclusive stories in certain genres and more authentic portrayals in indie and festival-backed films. Optimism comes from ongoing industry engagement, the rise of diverse storytellers, and visible progress in genres like horror where inclusive casting and unique narratives have gained traction.
Raina Deerwater of GLAAD
Q: What qualifies as inclusive representation in the report, and how do you determine if a film passes the inclusivity criteria?
Inclusion is counted only when characters are explicitly identified as LGBTQ through dialogue or actions, not by vibes or background presence. A film passes the test when those characters are integral to the plot and not reliant on harmful tropes or stereotypes, with an emphasis on substantive portrayal rather than token presence.
The Devil Wears Prada (with Jameela Jamil)
Q: What was the biggest challenge in adapting the book to the film?
The group notes the book's vignette structure, lack of a strong third act, and the need to turn episodic anecdotes into a cohesive coming-of-age story for Andy while maintaining satire of fashion culture.

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What Went Wrong offers deep, research-driven explorations of Hollywood's most notorious productions, pairing thorough production and historical context with witty banter between two film-obsessed hosts. Episodes consistently dissect behind-the-scenes decisions, casting shifts, budgetities, and studio politics, while foregrounding production lore, archival sourcing, and the human factors that shape a movie's fate. A standout feature is the hosts' strong storytelling voice paired with solid industry insights, making complex filmmaking histories accessible and highly engaging for listeners who want both context and entertainment. This show is likely to appeal to film students, industry professionals, and cinephiles who enjoy knowing the why be... more

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