Josh Brolin
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Goonies
“Goonies was a great film. There was a point with Goonies where it was like, please, God, give me another movie, any movie that anybody will see.”
Smokey and the Bandit
“In a discussion about a 1970s movie where someone orders a Diablo sandwich, one participant confidently states 'Smokey and the Bandit'.”
Jonah Hex
“The speaker reflects on their experience with the movie Jonah Hex, mentioning its premiere and a humorous review they overheard.”
Sicario
“The speaker reflects on turning down a role in 'Sicario' due to the director's lack of established credentials at the time.”
Dune
“The speaker discusses the accomplishments in 'U2 and Dune', highlighting the collaborative nature of filmmaking.”
No Country for Old Men
“A spectacular movie mentioned in relation to a story about the research and experiences during filming.”
Amityville Horror
“The mention of Amityville Horror reflects on its impact as a scary film experienced in childhood.”
Apocalypse Now
“Apocalypse Now is referenced as a film that provided an immersive experience in the theater.”
Star Wars
“Our buddy Bradley got seven Oscar nominations for Marcia with Star Wars.”
Maestro
“Listener, there is no better film this year than Maestro. Full stop.”
Teen Wolf 2
“Teen Wolf 2 had its challenges. It wasn't for trying, but thank God it has turned into just kitsch in our resume.”
A Star is Born
“The Academy will probably look at this and Star is Born as, okay, he did it twice really, really well.”
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