
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
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 229 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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When George Clooney read the script for 1999’s ‘Three Kings’, he knew it was the kind of project he wanted to be attached to. Even though Clooney was a bonafide TV star, he hadn’t found his footing as a leading man yet, so he practically begged direc... more
It's the film that fin(n)ished Carolco! Or so we've been led to believe... This week, Chris & Lizzie seek to uncover who really scuttled Carolco Pictures - was it Geena Davis and Renny Harlin? Or was Cutthroat Island a mere scapegoat? Plus, Matthew M... more
Join Chris & Lizzie for a conversation with Raina Deerwater, GLAAD’s Associate Director, Entertainment Research & Analysis covering GLAAD's recently published Where We Are in Film Study. They'll cover the findings of GLAAD's research, the future of f... more
In the summer of 1979, citizens of Chicago found themselves subject to traffic jams, random explosions, and S.W.A.T. teams invading Daley Plaza. But they weren’t frightened, they were thrilled! It was just Jake & Elwood Blues, and they were on a miss... more
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Pretty good so far... Funny, Informative from a humourous angle...
It's Kind of a Movie Trivia Show, seen through "wtf" glasses...
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I can’t believe it took me so long to find you guys!
Truly love the podcast and have been unashamedly binging it for the last month.
Walks and Drives to work will never be tedious again ❤️
of podcasts that research and review movies, this is a five star one. excellent overall
Chris and Lizzie are my favorite hosts! They have the best humor. The research on this show is so thorough, the hosts are very knowledgeable about the movie world, and you will not be disappointed. Thank you for fueling my movie addiction.
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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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