Episodes

  • Stallone vs Schwarzenegger (Live) w/ Cinema Therapy

    Stallone vs Schwarzenegger (Live) w/ Cinema Therapy
    Nov 20 2024

    Apologies for the poor audio quality!


    Recorded Live at FanX, Salt Lake City, September 27, 2024.


    For two decades, Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger were locked into one of the most heated rivalries in Hollywood. Being the two biggest action stars of all time, they traded insults, started rumors, and tried one-upping each other in all their movies. Join Cinema Therapy and It Was A Sh*t Show as they discuss the egos at play, how it ugly it got, and the eventual lifelong friendship that came out of it.


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    In the entertainment world, there are millions of dollars on the line and troubled productions are bound to happen. Whether it's big egos, bigger budgets, or just plain bad luck, we are going behind-the-scenes on these disastrous, never ending, and sometimes dangerous productions. From the creators of WTF Happened To This Movie?, It Was A Sh*t Show is a video essay/documentary/podcast series looking at some of your favorite films and tv shows, and why they were such a nightmare to make.


    Sources:

    Ain’t It Cool News: https://bit.ly/4fmFJ2a

    Fantastic: The Life of Arnold Schwarzenegger: https://bit.ly/3O4WcMr

    Hollywood Reporter: https://bit.ly/3UMsYWo

    IndieWire: https://bit.ly/4fErmWE

    The Last Action Heroes: https://bit.ly/40I75ex

    Vulture: https://bit.ly/4fG0aH9

    TMZ Presents: Arnold & Sly - Rivals, Friends, Icons


    Featured Footage:

    Demolition Man (1993)

    Last Action Hero (1993)

    Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot (1992)

    Tango & Cash (1989)

    True Lies (1994)

    Twins (1988)


    Music:

    Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme


    #itwasashtshow #stallone #schwarzenegger


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    48 mins
  • YouTube Deep Dive: Alien(s)

    YouTube Deep Dive: Alien(s)
    Oct 30 2024

    Making the perfect organism is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make the Alien trilogy, from James Cameron feuding with his British crew on Aliens to David Fincher being micromanaged by Fox on Alien 3.


    You can watch the full video version of this episode on YouTube!


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    Chapters:

    00:00 - Intro

    00:35 - Dan O’Bannon’s Alien

    01:25 - David Giler & Walter Hill’s Rewrite

    02:25 - Ridley Scott Boards Alien

    03:45 - H.R. Giger’s Xenomorph Design

    04:12 - O’Bannon: The Loose Cannon

    05:42 - Oxygen, Allergies, & Chestbursters

    06:43 - Scott’s Revised Ending(s)

    08:08 - Alien Releases May 25, 1979

    09:22 - Fox vs Brandywine

    09:49 - Brandywine finds James Cameron

    11:35 - Cameron’s Money Fights with Fox

    13:05 - Scheduling Chaos & James Remar

    13:49 - James Cameron vs the British Crew

    16:35 - Oxygen, APCs, & James Horner

    17:37 - Cutting Ripley’s Arc

    18:35 - Aliens Releases July 18, 1986

    19:32 - Brandywine’s Many False Starts

    21:25 - Vincent Ward’s Wooden Vision

    22:50 - Fox Loses Faith Ward’s Alien 3

    23:57 - Dealing David Fincher a Bad Hand

    25:31 - Fincher’s Endless Fox Problems

    27:53 - A Difficult David Fincher

    29:10 - Fires, Bullies, & Teaser Trailers

    30:14 - The Final Disastrous Pieces

    31:37 - Alien 3 Releases May 22, 1992

    32:22 - Director Cuts of Each Film


    Sources: https://youtu.be/TzJ-38-380I


    Music:

    Elliot Goldenthal - Alien 3 OST

    James Horner - Aliens OST

    Jerry Goldsmith - Alien OST

    Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme


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    35 mins
  • The Crow (1994) w/ Sequoia Simone

    The Crow (1994) w/ Sequoia Simone
    Oct 23 2024

    Losing your star is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make The Crow, from the crew fighting rumors about a cursed film to Brandon Lee’s tragic on-set shooting.

    Special Guest: Sequoia Simone (@sequoiasimone) from But Make It Scary (@butmakeitscary)


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    Podcast Chapters:

    • 00:00 - Intro
    • 06:59 - Clint’s Closet
    • 08:14 - The Crow (1994)
    • 01:26:04 - Follow Ups!


    Sources:

    • CBR: https://bit.ly/3XVGGXJ
    • Cursed Films: https://bit.ly/3BNX2tZ
    • Entertainment Weekly: https://bit.ly/4gYAAyu
    • Medium: https://bit.ly/4eE8dUC
    • Washington Post: https://bit.ly/4ezdhcU


    Music:

    • Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme


    #itwasashtshow #thecrow #brandonlee


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    1 hr and 41 mins
  • Twister (1996)

    Twister (1996)
    Oct 2 2024

    Making tornados is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make Twister, from rewriting scenes as they filmed to director Jan de Bont possibly abusing his crew.


    Get the longer Director’s Cut version of this episode on Patreon (with 17 extra minutes)!


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    In the entertainment world, there are millions of dollars on the line and troubled productions are bound to happen. Whether it's big egos, bigger budgets, or just plain bad luck, we are going behind-the-scenes on these disastrous, never ending, and sometimes dangerous productions. From the creators of WTF Happened To This Movie?, It Was A Sh*t Show is a video essay/documentary/podcast series looking at some of your favorite films and tv shows, and why they were such a nightmare to make.


    Podcast Chapters:

    00:00 - Intro

    02:29 - Clint’s Closet

    04:18 - Twister (1996)

    01:02:21 - Twisters (2024)

    01:08:41 - Follow Ups!


    Sources:

    AV Club: https://bit.ly/4cxXSbc

    Desert News: https://bit.ly/3YUmoQE

    Entertainment Weekly: https://bit.ly/4dtuFPJ

    https://bit.ly/4dGi0Je

    https://bit.ly/4dMtQRQ

    The Independent: https://bit.ly/4dx6UGu

    The Ringer: https://bit.ly/3YTTZtQ

    Variety: https://bit.ly/4cO7lLH

    Vulture: https://bit.ly/4dOaQT4

    https://bit.ly/3SYzXL3


    Music:

    Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme


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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • Highlander II: The Quickening (1991) w/ Alan Seawright

    Highlander II: The Quickening (1991) w/ Alan Seawright
    Aug 28 2024

    Making a sequel when there can be only one is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make Highlander II: The Quickening, from the financial troubles ending production before finishing to the multiple versions of the final film.

    Special Guest: Alan Seawright (@alanseawright) from Cinema Therapy (@CinemaTherapyShow)


    Get the longer Director’s Cut version of this episode on Patreon (with 24 extra minutes)!


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    In the entertainment world, there are millions of dollars on the line and troubled productions are bound to happen. Whether it's big egos, bigger budgets, or just plain bad luck, we are going behind-the-scenes on these disastrous, never ending, and sometimes dangerous productions. From the creators of WTF Happened To This Movie?, It Was A Sh*t Show is a video essay/documentary/podcast series looking at some of your favorite films and tv shows, and why they were such a nightmare to make.


    Podcast Chapters:

    • 00:00 - Intro
    • 03:59 - Clint’s Closet
    • 04:59 - Highlander (1986)
    • 32:52 - Highlander II: The Quickening (1991)


    Sources:

    • AV Club: https://bit.ly/3LvLcq1
    • Cinefantastique: https://bit.ly/3zZWFvq
    • Figmentfly: https://bit.ly/4fc7pa6
    • HeyUGuys: https://bit.ly/3LxnJF1
    • Money Into Light: https://bit.ly/4d4DPBK
    • Press & Journal: https://bit.ly/4fcdHqi
    • Reddit: https://bit.ly/3YbusvK
    • The Telegraph: https://bit.ly/3zPZa3u


    Music:

    • Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme

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    1 hr and 39 mins
  • MCU Part 4: Ultron Ultimatums

    MCU Part 4: Ultron Ultimatums
    Aug 14 2024
    Making a sequel to The Avengers is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make Avengers: Age of Ultron, from writer/director Joss Whedon caving to his own ambitions, to the Marvel Creative Committee forcing him to make changes.You can watch the full video version of this episode on YouTube!💸 | Support us!🔗 | Follow us!👕 | Buy our merch!Sources:Birth.Movies.Death.: https://bit.ly/3RCkIpJBuzzFeed: https://bit.ly/3ts2v5Uhttps://bit.ly/3TD41wGCollider: https://bit.ly/46TtHIsDeadline: https://bit.ly/477dK2zEmpire: https://bit.ly/3uVUw1tEntertainment Weekly: https://bit.ly/41ego4jhttps://bit.ly/3tBY4WdGizmodo: https://bit.ly/47cl23WIGN: https://bit.ly/41BYmZGThe Independent: https://bit.ly/4adgQUsLA Times: https://bit.ly/47TIUdOMCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios: https://bit.ly/3u9BvbxMTV: https://bit.ly/487Tjm0New York Magazine: https://bit.ly/3Rm7LzYPolygon: https://bit.ly/3RTieEsSlashFilm: https://bit.ly/47h2oIqThe Story of Marvel Studios: https://bit.ly/46dfEx0Vox: https://bit.ly/3tpePnLVulture: https://bit.ly/489ktsLDigital Spy: http://y2u.be/pxIfBEQ9IiUNerd HQ: http://y2u.be/Kns2YU5IbCQOxford Union: http://y2u.be/wPnqzENRToARotten Tomatoes: http://y2u.be/AvLAqHkx-V8Tribeca: http://y2u.be/Fp2iUAVJZvoMusic:Danny Elfman & Brian Tyler - Avengers: Age of Ultron OSTRyan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    23 mins
  • Beverly Hills Cop(s)

    Beverly Hills Cop(s)
    Jul 31 2024
    Motor mouthing your way into places is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make the Beverly Hills Cop movies, from the first one originally starring Sylvester Stallone, to the third film shutting down a month before production.Get the longer Director’s Cut version of this episode on Patreon (with 18 extra minutes)!💸 | Support us!🔗 | Follow us!👕 | Buy our merch!Podcast Chapters:00:00 - Intro02:01 - Beverly Hills Cop29:07 - Beverly Hills Cop II45:12 - Beverly Hills Cop III01:33:26 - Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F01:40:30 - Follow Ups!Sources:AFI: https://bit.ly/4cHvG62Ain’t It Cool News: https://bit.ly/3xB6W0oAV Club: https://bit.ly/45Qw9jWCollider: https://bit.ly/45SZRVvFilm School Rejects: https://bit.ly/4cm2PEuHigh Concept: Don Simpson and the Hollywood Culture of Excess: https://bit.ly/3zwV9kiLA Times: https://bit.ly/45RNFoahttps://bit.ly/4bDiYUSMartin Scorsese: A Biography: https://bit.ly/3VYY0vdMoney Into Light: https://bit.ly/4bvytOUNew York Times: https://bit.ly/3XLZo5Fhttps://bit.ly/4cP76jTPlayboy: https://bit.ly/3xEMN9QThe Rich Eisen Show: http://y2u.be/JPVwLjUq7IwRolling Stone: https://bit.ly/3VEkjEUScreenrant: https://bit.ly/4cy5JpSVariety: https://bit.ly/4cGK66ihttps://bit.ly/4cFVUG6Vulture: https://bit.ly/4eNKBgHWe Are Cult: https://bit.ly/3zqbzeeMusic:Harold Faltermeyer - Beverly Hills Cop OSTNile Rodgers - Beverly Hills Cop III OSTLorne Balfe - Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F OSTRyan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme#itwasashtshow #beverlyhillscop #eddiemurphy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    1 hr and 51 mins
  • Tombstone (1993)

    Tombstone (1993)
    Jul 10 2024

    Making the Western Godfather is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make Tombstone, from writer/director Kevin Jarre getting fired four weeks in, to Kurt Russell possibly ghost directing to finish the movie on time.


    Get the longer Director’s Cut version of this episode on Patreon (with 20 extra minutes)!


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    In the entertainment world, there are millions of dollars on the line and troubled productions are bound to happen. Whether it's big egos, bigger budgets, or just plain bad luck, we are going behind-the-scenes on these disastrous, never ending, and sometimes dangerous productions. From the creators of WTF Happened To This Movie?, It Was A Sh*t Show is a video essay/documentary/podcast series looking at some of your favorite films and tv shows, and why they were such a nightmare to make.


    Podcast Chapters:

    00:00 - Intro

    02:10 - Tombstone (1993)

    01:25:04 - Follow ups!


    Sources:

    • Original Script: https://bit.ly/3R8x4pZ

    • Entertainment Weekly: https://bit.ly/3V6kx7y
    • https://bit.ly/3Kjz5Mh
    • Hollywood Reporter: https://bit.ly/3yzyLX2
    • Old West: https://bit.ly/3KFTUBT
    • Setting History Straight: https://bit.ly/4dZ66L6
    • True West: https://bit.ly/4aJOUqs
    • https://bit.ly/3KlsLnj
    • Val Kilmer Gallery: https://bit.ly/3VftJaX


    • GQ: http://y2u.be/GGHXWF7LeZI
    • http://y2u.be/m8vG9v8x8-w
    • Inside of You: http://y2u.be/RLjw4czibzQ


    Music:

    • Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme


    #itwasashtshow #tombstone #kurtrussell


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    1 hr and 38 mins