Ben Stiller
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Planet of the Apes
“The speaker mentions being obsessed with all those Planet of the Apes movies, reflecting on their fascination with the special effects and mechanics of filmmaking.”
There's Something About Mary
“The discussion revolves around the script and the unique environment on the set, highlighting the humor and the challenges faced during production.”
Walter Mitty
“The conversation touches on the collaboration between Ben and Adam, mentioning their meeting during the production of Walter Mitty.”
Poseidon Adventure
“The speaker recalls being fascinated with the Poseidon Adventure, indicating it was part of their childhood obsession with movies.”
Tropic Thunder
“Ben discusses the scope and scale of Tropic Thunder, highlighting its ability to blend multiple genres and character comedy.”
Step Brothers
“Ben expresses admiration for Adam's performance in Step Brothers, particularly noting his comedic timing and specificity.”
Southie
“The speaker mentions doing a movie called Southie with Ann Mira, reflecting on their interactions with her.”
Reality Bites
“Reality Bites was the first film directed by the speaker, developed while working on the Ben Stiller show.”
Dodgeball
“Dodgeball was a film that the speaker participated in during a lunch hour from Arrested Development.”
Cable Guy
“Cable Guy was the second film directed by the speaker, which was not well received at the time.”
The Color of Money
“A short film was made as a takeoff on The Color of Money, called The Hustler of Money.”
Bottle Rocket
“Bottle Rocket is mentioned as a film that the speaker saw and found incredibly cool.”
The Worst Person in the World
“The mention of this film comes up in the context of discussing filmmakers who defy genre conventions.”