Bonus Episode: The Death of a Unicorn
Summary
Host Zeth Lundy examines the 1980 murder of Dorothy Stratton, detailing her relationship with director Peter Bogdanovich and the disturbing actions of her husband, Paul Snyder. The episode features a noir-style narrative from a private investigator’s perspective and includes a segment with Jake Brennan recommending obscure films and music about P.I.s. Lundy also shares James Ellroy’s top ten Criterion films and reads listener messages regarding Jared Leto and biopic inaccuracies.
Topics discussed
Intro ads for Sorento, Betrayal Weekly, and Dear Chelsea
Welcome to Hollywoodland Wrap Party and episode overview
Gina Gershon memoir story involving Jodie Foster and Hugh Hefner
The murder of Dorothy Stratton and her husband Paul Snyder
Peter Bogdanovich's reaction, memoir, and marriage to Louise Stratton
Host's critique of Bogdanovich and James Ellroy's top 10 movie list
Upcoming Star 80 deep dive and You're the Problem promo
Ads for Portlandia, Love Trapped, and Disgraceland Smashing Pumpkins ep
Listener voicemail discussing the movie No One Will Save You
Listener story about an uncomfortable encounter with Jared Leto
Listener texts on River of No Return and Bohemian Rhapsody biopic
Ads for Portlandia Rewatch, The Girlfriends, and Love Trapped
Dirty Wrecks intro: Star 80, Bob Fosse, and Peter Bogdanovich
Dirty Wrecks music: Pulp, Jeff Russo, and The Persuaders
Dirty Wrecks movies: The Big Sleep, Stray Dog, and Blowout
Discussion on Scarface, novelizations, and the book Townie
Outro, August 1980 box office, and final podcast ads
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