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SmartLessAugust 30, 2021
“Sean Penn”
About This Episode
Yo, folks– it’s Sean Penn. Humanitarian, actor, director, writer, and surfer, Sean Penn joins us for a chat and a smoke break. We discuss his new film, his old films, and everything in between– like the world. Plus Sean H. formally thanks our guest for teaching his educators how to pronounce his first name correctly. T.G.I.M!
Book Mentions
3 book mentions in this episode.
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Books Mentioned
“The mention of 'Little House on the Prairie' was virtually just to put a couple of pennies in my pocket as an extra.”
Sentiment: Passing Reference
Trigger: Sean Penn's early career
For: Fans of Sean Penn and film history enthusiasts.
Key quote: “This person is a five-time Academy Award nominee and two-time Academy Award winner for Best Actor.”
The host mentioned 'Little House on the Prairie' to highlight Sean Penn's early acting experience. It serves as a fun anecdote that connects to his impressive career trajectory.
ASIN: B01MYA40OE
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“I saw you talking about Fast Times recently.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: impact of Fast Times
For: Film enthusiasts and aspiring directors
Key quote: “You invented the stoner, which to this day is a whole fucking genre from a performance in a, you know, in a supporting, well, now I'd say a starring role because you really took that movie.”
The host discusses the significant cultural impact of the character Jeff Spicoli from 'Fast Times' and how it created a new genre of character in film. They reflect on the genius of the performance and its lasting influence on comedy and character development in cinema.
ASIN: 1250324998
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Fast Times at Ridgemont High
Cameron Crowe
“My sense reading his book, which I read the book before the, a lot of people don't know that was a book before it was a screenplay.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: impact of Fast Times
For: Film enthusiasts and aspiring actors
Key quote: “I remember laughing in a way that I hadn't laughed before and thinking like, fuck, what a... and then it wasn't until I was older and going like, wait, I didn't even recognize how genius that was until now.”
The host discusses the cultural significance of 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' and its influence on character archetypes in film. They reflect on how the character of Jeff Spicoli resonated with audiences and the personal connections it sparked.
ASIN: 0671252917
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