Thelma & Louise
Summary
Hosts Chris Winder and Lizze Bassett celebrate the 35th anniversary of Thelma & Louise, analyzing its radical impact on Hollywood and praising Gina Davis’s performance. They announce a new "Box Office Book Club" for October, featuring adaptations like Verity and Sense and Sensibility. The episode details screenwriter Callie Khouri’s struggle to sell the script, Ridley Scott’s accidental feminist production, and the film’s enduring legacy.
Topics discussed
Intro and Box Office Book Club announcement
Initial reactions to Thelma & Louise
History of women in Hollywood
Callie Khouri's background and writing the script
Industry rejection and the controversial ending
Ridley Scott's involvement and director search
Casting struggles for Thelma and Louise
Casting supporting roles and Brad Pitt
Filming key scenes and on-set dynamics
Shooting the climax and reshoots
Editing the ending and studio financial issues
Release, reception, and awards
Legacy, conclusion, and credits
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