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"TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX PRESENTS"
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ENJOY!!!
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0:00
Welcome to EDWARD SCISSORHANDS
0:55
Tim Burton had asked Robert Smith of The Cure to do the soundtrack..
Robert was busy recording Disintegration at the time..
and didn't know who Burton was..
so passed up the opportunity, handing Danny Elfman the job
1:36
Danny Elfman has since worked on almost every film directed by Tim Burton
Of all the films Danny Elfman has composed..
This is his favorite
2:00
(mmmm... Christmas cookies...)
3:38
The story of Edward Scissorhands
Inspired by a drawing by Tim Burton
when he was a teenager
So the doodles you drew when you were bored in High School
Could possibly be cinema GOLD!
4:08
You can tell these houses in this aerial shot are models for two reasons:
1) the entire film was shot in Florida
(it doesn't snow in Florida)
2) they look like model houses
(I mean, really.. did that fool anyone?)
5:06
This is an actual suburban neighborhood in Florida
The ONLY thing that was changed were the colors of the houses
7:29
To get into her role as a religious zealot
O-Lan Jones wrote, arranged and played her own organ music
7:57
Diane Weist (Avon Lady / Mom)
Last seen at Cinema Bed in FOOTLOOSE
Playing the role of..
Mom
She has also played the role of 'Mom' in THE LOST BOYS
She is described by Hollywood insiders as:
'The kindest most sincere lady in the business.'
Which makes her perfect for her nurturing roles.
She gets the CINEMA BED gold-star for coolness.
9:40
Some of the topiary seen here and that Edward later creates..
can be seen in New York City at the restaurant Tavern On the Green
10:37
Believe it or not: The first draft of this film was written as a musical
11:48
Not THAT is one persistent Avon lady!
12:02
No reason? A suburban housewife wearing plum wants to give you a make-over
Be afraid.. be very afraid..
13:27
"DON'T GO"
Two of only 169 words said by Johnny Depp in this entire film
13:51
Johnny Depp had to lose a reported 25 pounds for this role
14:15
Birth name: John Christopher Depp II
Date of birth: 9 June 1963
Place of birth: Owensboro, Kentucky, USA
Nickname: "Mr. Stench" (self-chosen)
Nickname: "Colonel" (given to him by Hunter S. Thompson)
Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
18:11
Birth name: Winona Laura Horowitz
Date of birth: 29 October 1971
Place of birth: Winona, Minnesota, USA
Nickname: Noni
Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m)
18:54
Who knew? – Director Tim Burton is a huge "Bollywood" fan
19:22
Nearly everywhere Burton goes, he carries a pocket-size sketchbook
And a small watercolor kit
19:45
A waterbed... hmmm.. wonder what is going to happen?
20:11
What a surprise!
(We have to crack on this because Burton is usually not so predictable.)
21:03
So far, Tim Burton has made six films with Johnny Depp:
Edward Scissorhands (1990)
Ed Wood (1994)
Sleepy Hollow (1999)
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)
Corpse Bride (2005)
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007)
Alice in Wonderland (2010)
22:02
October 2001, Burton began his relationship with Helena Bonham Carter
He met her while filming Planet of the Apes (2001)
She has since appeared in all of his films
They live in adjoining houses with a connecting hallway
They have a son, Billy-Ray Burton, born on October 4, 2003
And a girl, Nell Burton, born on December 15, 2007
Johnny Depp is a godfather of his son Billy Ray Burton
23:00
This neighborhood 'community' is based on Burton's hometown, Burbank
23:56
Tom Cruise, Jim Carrey and Robert Downey Jr.
All considered for the role of Edward Scissorhands.
25:25
1 – Edward is putting his whole weight on a waterbed that has been punctured
THIS is when the water would be shooting out of it
(Maybe placing that stuffed pony on top of the leak patched the hole?)
2 – Why on Earth would mom put a man with scissor hands in a waterbed?
(We still love you Diane.. no worries)
26:18
Somehow I guess Edward made it through the night without drowning
28:15
Something you'll notice several times over
Most of the sculptures Edward creates are taller than the original plants
28:52
Every feature Burton has directed has been nominated an Academy Award
With the exceptions of Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985)
Mars Attacks! (1996)
And Planet of the Apes (2001)
29:47
And Homos are recruiting your children and shellfish is an abomination
30:11
Lots of color here with these ladies
But Burton usually dresses in black
Because he doesn't like spending too much time matching colors
(You'd think he could afford a stylist at this point.)
30:50
HARK NOT THE WORDS OF THE PALE GRAPE SIREN
FOR SHE IS A DUMB ASS
32:21
Pink whatever... I guess it was icing.. and don't do anything with it
Break one egg into a sports stadium sized bowl
Whisk the egg.. making sure to not get any egg on the actual whisk
And BOOM your creation becomes thoroughly kneeded dough
33:50
AHA!! So Edward STOLE this salad chopping idea from this poor robot
35:24
Depp has a few things in common with actor Robert Englund
Both of them appeared in the first A Nightmare On Elm Street (1984)
Englund portrayed Freddy Krueger in that film
A character with blades for hands
Both of them were born in June with their birthdays three days apart
And they both share the same height – 5'10"
38:13
Day 2 in punctured waterbed plugged with a stuffed animal..
The tension mounts...
38:38
Anthony Michael Hall (FYI real name: Michael Anthony Hall)
Former 'Brat Pack' member
Only 5 years after The Breakfast Club, Weird Science, 16 Candles
...and lots of rehab
In 1990, he quit drinking and has been sober ever since
Ranked #41 in VH1's list of the "100 Greatest Kid Stars"
39:22
Depp was actually engaged to Winona Ryder
40:25
So the waterbed wasn't a good idea for the man with knives for fingers.
Thank god they have a backup.. that’s as ACTUAL BED!!
41:00
But she had a reason to scream.. Depp has said he is a fan of Jack the Ripper
What that means.. we don't know
41:46
Winona's real hair color is blonde
In 1986 her hair was dyed black for the film 'Lucas'
She was told to keep it that color
But Burton wanted a softer look for her role in this film
42:26
Depp wanted some of his teeth gold-capped for Pirates of the Caribbean
But knew that the directors would never agree
So he got twice as many of his teeth capped than he actually wanted
He then showed the directors
After negotiations, he was able to keep a few gold capped teeth
Depp scores, the directors got PLAYED!!
42:35
"It's Not Unusual", performed by Tom Jones
Also used by Tim Burton in Mars Attacks! (1996)
43:38
Deformed people doing sideshow tricks..
Fun for kids of all ages!!
43:51
Burton is obsessed with clowns
His films will often include them or make reference to them
44:27
Winona was named after the Minnesota city in which she was born
She graduated from Petaluma High School with a 4.0 GPA
She was engaged to Matt Damon [2000]
Her favorite book is J.D. Salinger's "The Catcher in the Rye"
She says she owns every paperback edition in every translation
Sarah Miles's performance in Ryan's Daughter (1970)..
Inspired her to become a professional actress
The first house she bought was in the Hollywood Hills
She soon moved, saying she never fitted in
45:13
I don't know about that.. Mrs. Fields can probably afford a few
45:59
Good idea Edward.. cut the hair of that SHEEPDOG/TERRIER
46:26
WOW, the dog liked the style so much it morphed into a poodle!
Edward.. you're truly an inspiration.
48:00
After working together many times, Depp says he completely trusts Burton
"If he told me to have sex with an aardvark, I'd do it"
(Does the Academy have an award category for something like that?)
48:52
Good luck with that one Edward.
Reminds me of an old saying about putting lipstick on a pig
50:49
The Southgate Shopping Center is located in Lakeland, FL
The suburb neighborhood is in the Carpenter's Run subdivision in Lutz, FL
(quite a drive)
51:40
Here Edward goes to have his hands sharpened
This storefront was an actual hardware store
Crowder Brothers in Southgate Shopping Center
At the time of the filming, they did offer a sharpening service
52:32
John Davidson (TV Show host)
Birthplace: Pittsburgh
Birthday: 12-13-1941
He was a popular TV host in the 60s and 70s
Both of John's parents were ordained ministers in the American Baptist Church
54:14
While engaged Depp had "Winona forever" tattooed on his arm
After they broke up, he had it surgically altered to say "Wino forever!"
55:09
Depp wrote the foreword to Mark Salisbury's biography of Tim Burton
"Burton on Burton"
Depp credits Burton's belief in him for saving him
Saved from being "just another piece of expendable Hollywood meat"
55:54
But I think his Hollywood meat is exactly what this lady wants
57:44
This was, at one time, a real restaurant
A national diner chain called "Sambo's"
There was a lot of controversy that arose due to the name
The entire chain closed sometime in the late 70's/early 80's
It remained an abandoned building for many years
Until Tim Burton came to town to film "Edward Scissorhands"
Burton's crew unboarded the doors and windows and redressed the interior
58:55
"Sambo's" BTW refers to the children's book "Little Black Sambo"
The story of a little black boy that outsmarts a tiger
Though Sambo was a hero in the story, it eventually was considered racist
The book was taken off library shelves
This led to "Sambo's" restaurant closings
1:00:49
Johney received a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on 19 November 1999 Tim Burton and Martin Landau were guest speakers
1:01:15
Winona got the 2,165th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
November 2000
Her great friend, Sir Anthony Hopkins attended the ceremony
1:01:44
Winona suffers from insomnia
She had a habit of talking all night on the phone with Al Pacino
He also suffers from insomnia
1:02:27
She also suffers from aqua phobia
Due to a trauma she had when she nearly drowned at the age of 12
This caused problems in under-water scenes in Alien: Resurrection (1997) The scenes had to be retaken endless times because of this
1:03:09
Polly Klaas was a young girl from Winona's hometown of Petaluma, CA
Polly was abducted and never made it home
Winona offered a $200,000 reward for anyone with information
She remains a strong supporter of the Polly Klaas Foundation
She persuaded producers to turn the premiere of "Reality Bites"..
Into a benefit for the foundation
She also insisted that "Little Women" - Polly's favorite book..
Would be made into a film, with her in the title role
The film was dedicated to Polly Klaas
1:04:38
With Chuck E. Weiss, Depp paid a reported USD$350,000..
For the 'Central Nightclub' in Los Angeles, California
They turned it into the famed 'Viper Room'
Other stars in contention to buy the club in 1993 included:
Arnold Schwarzenegger and, separately, Frank Stallone
The building had previously been owned by famous gangster Bugsy Siegel
It was outside this club that River Phoenix died
1:05:44
No honey.. its what you DIDN'T feel
1:06:13
Didn't these reporters see the John Davidson show?
Edward and microphones DON'T MIX
1:10:00
December 12, 2001- Winona was arrested in Beverly Hills
Allegedly stealing clothing and carrying drugs without a prescription
Her lawyer denied the accusations
Winona was released that evening on $20,000 bail
Beverly Hills police described her as:
"very friendly, polite, and cooperative" and "a nice lady"
1:12:00
June 2002 – Winona appears on the cover of W magazine
She wears a "Free Winona" T-shirt
The shirts became popular with many fans in support of her
1:14:00
6 December 2002 – Winona sentenced to:
480 hours of community service
Three years' probation
$3700 in fines
$6355 in restitution for her arrest on shoplifting charges
1:16:00
In this scene when Edward runs away..
Johnny Depp collapsed from heat exhaustion
Due to the extreme Florida temperature and the leather
1:17:00
Winona enrolled at the American Conservatory Theater at the age of 12
1977 – She was considered for the part of Janet in a film version of "Three's Company"
Opposite Ben Stiller and Cameron Diaz
But the project was eventually cancelled
1989 - Her agent begged her not to do Heathers
He told her that her career would be over
(It catapulted her into stardom)
1995 - Turned down the lead role in Sabrina
She felt she could not fill Audrey Hepburn's shoes
And that the role was marked by sexism (which is true)
1996 - She received a Grammy nomination
For her reading of "Anne Frank: the Diary of a Young Girl"
March 17, 2000 - San Francisco International Film Festival
She is awarded the prestigious Peter J. Owens Award
For brilliance, independence and integrity
1:19:19
AHA!! The first dog Edward started cutting before he became a poodle!
1:19:42
Actually, I like the ballerina tree better with one leg
I don't see what all the fuss is about
1:20:41
Depp now co-owns a restaurant/club in Paris called Man Ray
Named after avant-garde artist Man Ray
Owned with Sean Penn and John Malkovich
The restaurant is located in a renovated theater
It serves Tibetan cuisine
1:21:26
As a child, Depp was allergic to chocolate
Kinda funny that he played Willie Wonka
When he was cast as Wonka, many newspapers published headings that read:
"Depp's Willy" and "Deppy's Willy is a Bit Wonkier"
1:22:00
This was Vincent Price's last screen appearance
His last moment ever on screen is a death scene
He actually fainted on the set as it was filmed
Tim Burton decided the take was fine
And kept it for the morbidity of it
1:23:17
Burton was working on a documentary about Vincent Price
Called "Conversations with Vincent"
After Price's death he shelved the project
It has never been completed
1:25:04
Hasn't ANYONE taught him NOT to run with the scissors?
1:26:24
Don't listen to her Edward.. she's a klepto!
1:28:44
Of all of his films
This remains Tim Burton's favorite
1:30:14
Nice stab to the center stomach
1:30:32
The fall must have jolted his stomach wound all the way up to his chest
It happens... right?
1:35:45
Thank you for joining us for EDWARD SISSORHANDS
Monday, March 29, 2010
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
[TIME SYNC – "James G. Robinson presents" appears at 0:28]
0:00
Welcome to ACE VENTURA: PET DETECTIVE
1:27
Birth name: James Eugene Carrey
Date of birth: 17 January 1962
Nickname: Jim
Place of birth: Newmarket, Ontario, Canada
Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Jim Carrey was paid $350,000 for his appearance in this film
In 1997 he ranked #54 in Empire magazine's "Top 100 Movie Stars of All Time"
2:23
"Hells Delivery Service"?
2:52
"All righty then" was a catch phrase Jim used for one of his stand up characters
3:39
It would have been impossible to close the door with a stuffed dog there
4:00
In initial readings of the script Jim's character was too bland and the entire project seemed a bit off
Jim read through it again using that characters' voice for all the lines
Jim's standup comedy character became the main Ace Ventura personality
5:26
As you know dog handlers on the set of films motivate the animals with 'treats'
In this next scene, keep an eye on where the dog goes to get his treat
6:00
A dog biscuit between two massive boobies
A treat for man OR dog
7:00
Note: ring on MIDDLE finger
7:10
Note: ring on RING finger
(that is one talented dolphin)
7:46
When this film was made in 1994 this section of Miami was considered a dangerous
Today the area is known world-wide as 'South Beach Miami'
More than 800 Art Deco building have been fully restored
Today it is a jet-setters' paradise and quite expensive
9:15
ALBINO PIGEON: urban dictionary definition
A way to mount your partner..
The women leaps into the air with her legs in a V
She aims to land on the man's penis while he lays flat
WARNING may result in injury or loss of life due to bent dick or internal bleeding
10:44
Carpe Diem at 10!
At age 10, Jim sent his resume to Carol Burnett
11:30
Birth name: Courteney Bass Cox
Date of birth: 15 June 1964
Place of birth: Birmingham, Alabama, USA
Nickname: CeCe
Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m)
Spouse: David Arquette (12 June 1999 - present) 1 child
12:24
There really are 'Pet Detectives" that you can hire to find your lost animals
The world's most famous REAL pet detective is Karin TarQwyn from Oklahoma
Coincidentally,. as a young girl she had a dog named... 'ACE'
13:20
FYI: Ace's car is a 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
13:50
FYI: Courteney's character, named after the writer's daughter 'Melissa'.
15:37
Troy Evans (Roger Podacter ) born February 16, 1948)
An American actor who is best known as Desk Clerk Francis "Frank" Martin in the drama series ER
16:20
Jim was once engaged to Renée Zellweger
17:10
Jim shares the same birthday with Andy Kaufman
Jim played in 'Man on the Moon' (1999)
18:00
Jim's manager is Jimmy Miller
The younger brother of actor-comedian Dennis Miller
21:10
Sean Young (Lt. Lois Einhorn / Ray Finkel)
Date of birth: November 20, 1959
Place of birth: in Louisville, Kentucky
An American actress, best known in 1980s films such as Blade Runner, Dune and No Way Out
She was cast as Vicki Vale in Tim Burton's 1989 successful film Batman
During rehearsals, however, she broke her arm after falling off a horse
She was replaced by Kim Basinger
She also made an unsuccessful attempt to win the role as Catwoman in the sequel Batman Returns
Sean constructed a Catwoman costume and tried to confront Burton and Michael Keaton during production
The role went to Michelle Pfeiffer
22:20
Cannibal Corpse.. Jim Carrey's favorite band
This song "Hammer Smashed Face"
From their third album "Tomb of the Mutilated"
...all righty then
24:32
Radar blips are only supposed to move when the beam passes over them
These blips constantly move
FAIL!!
25:46
This party is actually taking place at the Viscaya Museum in Miami
Built by James Deering and used as his winter residence from Christmas 1916 until 1925
The house was intended to appear as an Italian estate that had stood for 400 years
It has 34 decorated rooms with 15th through 19th century antique furnishings and art objects
Deering's heirs donated the estate's substantial furnishings and art to Miami
With the condition that Vizcaya be used as a public museum in perpetuity
27:25
This museum has been in just about every feature film shot in Miami
28:57
MUSIC: theme from MISSION IMPOSSIBLE
FYI: there is some sort of a bathroom scene and car scene in every one of Carrey's movies.
29:05
Note the textured stone used on the building's windows and corners
That is cut coral rock
This stone was used extensively in early upscale construction projects in Miami
The use of coral for these purposed has since been banned
For obvious reasons
29:59
Jim performed his first stand-up routine (with disastrous results) in a yellow suit and tails
The outfit was made by his mother
A similar suit was worn in The Mask (1994)
31:16
Anyone who has been on the Universal tour in CA will tell you how NOT SCARY that shark is in person
33:35
Foul mouth: Courteney was the first person to ever say "period" on American TV
It was in a Tampax commercial
36:57
Courteney was the girl Bruce Springsteen pulled from the crowd in the 1984 video "Dancing in the Dark"
She was paid $350 for that bit
This appearance was the inspiration to the running gag of the "Carlton Dance" on "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" (1990)
"The Carlton Dance" was a parody of her dance in the video
39:00
Jim dropped out of high school at 16
42:53
Always a private dick..
Jim appeared at the 20th anniversary special for The Comedy Store wearing only a sock on his penis
44:00
Before he became famous Jim and his family lived out of their car/trailer
His family all worked as janitors at a factory to make a living
44:50
While living in a car Jim wrote himself a check for 20 million dollars
He kept it in his wallet until he earned that amount for The Cable Guy (1996)
45:22
Spoiler: "THAT" is actually actress Sean Young in a wig and mustache
46:12
The real final score of Super Bowl XIX (1985) was San Francisco 38, Miami 16
47:00
Courteney has three dogs
Ella, Rags and Mr. McBarker (Mac for short)
Mr. McBarker is, rather unfortunately, a female
47:41
Courteney had a six-year relationship with actor Michael Keaton [1989-1995]
She dated singer Adam Duritz
(Duritz wrote the song "Monkey" for Courteney [1997])
September, 1999 announced her legal and professional name as Courteney Cox Arquette
In the opening credits of the 1999 season premiere of Friends..
The cast and producers also added "Arquette" to their own names
January 6, 2004 - with husband David Arquette announced her first pregnancy
Her "Friends" co-star Jennifer Aniston is the godmother of daughter Coco
Had her second child with David Arquette in the fall of 2006
50:33
"Shady Acres Mental Hospital" is named for director Tom Shadyac
51:55
This footage is actually a 1984 clip of Dolphins kicker Uwe von Schamann
53:05
Dan Constantine Marino: one of the greatest arms to ever throw a football
Dan was also in the films 'Little Nicky" and 'Bad Boys II'
His Dolphin player number was '13' – it wasn't so unlucky for him
Founded the Dan Marino Foundation in 1992
The organization helps children with neurological disorders
He started this project after his son Michael was diagnosed with autism
55:05
John Capodice's character, Sgt. Aguado was named after producer Ken Aguado
55:33
Forshadowing: note fruit arrangement on desk
57:52
Of his own character, Jim has said
Joel, his shy, lovelorn character in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
Is closer to what he's like when he's not "on"
And that making the film lead him to reflect on his past relationships
And why they didn't work out
59:55
The articles the people in the background are reading must REALLY be interesting
1:03:02
When Jim bought a Harley Davidson motorcycle he got a vanity license plate
The plate read "NO TAG"
Every time a driver was given a ticket for not having a tag..
Jim got the ticket in the mail
1:05:43
Jim was cast as Dr. Evil in Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery
He had to drop out of the role due to a scheduling conflict with Liar Liar
Was considered for the role of Captain Jack Sparrow
1:06:37
As a child, Jim would wear his tap shoes to bed
Just in case his parents needed cheering up in the middle of the night
1:11:48
The NFL chose 'dolphins' as the Miami team mascot in 1965
It was the time of "Flipper-mania" as one of the biggest stars on TV was.. a dolphin
Owner Joe Robbie explained why the name was a perfect fit:
"The dolphin is one of the fastest and smartest creatures of the sea.
"Dolphins can attack and kill a shark or a whale.
"Sailors say bad luck will come to anyone who harms one of them."
1:13:30
The name of Courteney's daughter 'Coco' came from a compromise
Because of her Southern roots she wanted to name her daughter Courteney Cox
Her mom is Courteney Cox and so is she
However, David Arquette is half Jewish
It is against Jewish tradition to name a child after a living person
So the name came from the nickname Courteney's friends had for her mother
They called her Mama Coco
1:18:00
Dan Marino notices something..
But note how many police are standing in the background
1:18:46
NONE of the police saw THAT?
Some sharpshooter eyes those SWAT team members have
1:19:32
Interesting note: Ace is driving Dan to the Superbowl
But when the stadium is shown in the background.. the parking lot is empty
1:22:05
Thank you for coming to ACE VENTURA: PET DETECTIVE
0:00
Welcome to ACE VENTURA: PET DETECTIVE
1:27
Birth name: James Eugene Carrey
Date of birth: 17 January 1962
Nickname: Jim
Place of birth: Newmarket, Ontario, Canada
Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Jim Carrey was paid $350,000 for his appearance in this film
In 1997 he ranked #54 in Empire magazine's "Top 100 Movie Stars of All Time"
2:23
"Hells Delivery Service"?
2:52
"All righty then" was a catch phrase Jim used for one of his stand up characters
3:39
It would have been impossible to close the door with a stuffed dog there
4:00
In initial readings of the script Jim's character was too bland and the entire project seemed a bit off
Jim read through it again using that characters' voice for all the lines
Jim's standup comedy character became the main Ace Ventura personality
5:26
As you know dog handlers on the set of films motivate the animals with 'treats'
In this next scene, keep an eye on where the dog goes to get his treat
6:00
A dog biscuit between two massive boobies
A treat for man OR dog
7:00
Note: ring on MIDDLE finger
7:10
Note: ring on RING finger
(that is one talented dolphin)
7:46
When this film was made in 1994 this section of Miami was considered a dangerous
Today the area is known world-wide as 'South Beach Miami'
More than 800 Art Deco building have been fully restored
Today it is a jet-setters' paradise and quite expensive
9:15
ALBINO PIGEON: urban dictionary definition
A way to mount your partner..
The women leaps into the air with her legs in a V
She aims to land on the man's penis while he lays flat
WARNING may result in injury or loss of life due to bent dick or internal bleeding
10:44
Carpe Diem at 10!
At age 10, Jim sent his resume to Carol Burnett
11:30
Birth name: Courteney Bass Cox
Date of birth: 15 June 1964
Place of birth: Birmingham, Alabama, USA
Nickname: CeCe
Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m)
Spouse: David Arquette (12 June 1999 - present) 1 child
12:24
There really are 'Pet Detectives" that you can hire to find your lost animals
The world's most famous REAL pet detective is Karin TarQwyn from Oklahoma
Coincidentally,. as a young girl she had a dog named... 'ACE'
13:20
FYI: Ace's car is a 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
13:50
FYI: Courteney's character, named after the writer's daughter 'Melissa'.
15:37
Troy Evans (Roger Podacter ) born February 16, 1948)
An American actor who is best known as Desk Clerk Francis "Frank" Martin in the drama series ER
16:20
Jim was once engaged to Renée Zellweger
17:10
Jim shares the same birthday with Andy Kaufman
Jim played in 'Man on the Moon' (1999)
18:00
Jim's manager is Jimmy Miller
The younger brother of actor-comedian Dennis Miller
21:10
Sean Young (Lt. Lois Einhorn / Ray Finkel)
Date of birth: November 20, 1959
Place of birth: in Louisville, Kentucky
An American actress, best known in 1980s films such as Blade Runner, Dune and No Way Out
She was cast as Vicki Vale in Tim Burton's 1989 successful film Batman
During rehearsals, however, she broke her arm after falling off a horse
She was replaced by Kim Basinger
She also made an unsuccessful attempt to win the role as Catwoman in the sequel Batman Returns
Sean constructed a Catwoman costume and tried to confront Burton and Michael Keaton during production
The role went to Michelle Pfeiffer
22:20
Cannibal Corpse.. Jim Carrey's favorite band
This song "Hammer Smashed Face"
From their third album "Tomb of the Mutilated"
...all righty then
24:32
Radar blips are only supposed to move when the beam passes over them
These blips constantly move
FAIL!!
25:46
This party is actually taking place at the Viscaya Museum in Miami
Built by James Deering and used as his winter residence from Christmas 1916 until 1925
The house was intended to appear as an Italian estate that had stood for 400 years
It has 34 decorated rooms with 15th through 19th century antique furnishings and art objects
Deering's heirs donated the estate's substantial furnishings and art to Miami
With the condition that Vizcaya be used as a public museum in perpetuity
27:25
This museum has been in just about every feature film shot in Miami
28:57
MUSIC: theme from MISSION IMPOSSIBLE
FYI: there is some sort of a bathroom scene and car scene in every one of Carrey's movies.
29:05
Note the textured stone used on the building's windows and corners
That is cut coral rock
This stone was used extensively in early upscale construction projects in Miami
The use of coral for these purposed has since been banned
For obvious reasons
29:59
Jim performed his first stand-up routine (with disastrous results) in a yellow suit and tails
The outfit was made by his mother
A similar suit was worn in The Mask (1994)
31:16
Anyone who has been on the Universal tour in CA will tell you how NOT SCARY that shark is in person
33:35
Foul mouth: Courteney was the first person to ever say "period" on American TV
It was in a Tampax commercial
36:57
Courteney was the girl Bruce Springsteen pulled from the crowd in the 1984 video "Dancing in the Dark"
She was paid $350 for that bit
This appearance was the inspiration to the running gag of the "Carlton Dance" on "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" (1990)
"The Carlton Dance" was a parody of her dance in the video
39:00
Jim dropped out of high school at 16
42:53
Always a private dick..
Jim appeared at the 20th anniversary special for The Comedy Store wearing only a sock on his penis
44:00
Before he became famous Jim and his family lived out of their car/trailer
His family all worked as janitors at a factory to make a living
44:50
While living in a car Jim wrote himself a check for 20 million dollars
He kept it in his wallet until he earned that amount for The Cable Guy (1996)
45:22
Spoiler: "THAT" is actually actress Sean Young in a wig and mustache
46:12
The real final score of Super Bowl XIX (1985) was San Francisco 38, Miami 16
47:00
Courteney has three dogs
Ella, Rags and Mr. McBarker (Mac for short)
Mr. McBarker is, rather unfortunately, a female
47:41
Courteney had a six-year relationship with actor Michael Keaton [1989-1995]
She dated singer Adam Duritz
(Duritz wrote the song "Monkey" for Courteney [1997])
September, 1999 announced her legal and professional name as Courteney Cox Arquette
In the opening credits of the 1999 season premiere of Friends..
The cast and producers also added "Arquette" to their own names
January 6, 2004 - with husband David Arquette announced her first pregnancy
Her "Friends" co-star Jennifer Aniston is the godmother of daughter Coco
Had her second child with David Arquette in the fall of 2006
50:33
"Shady Acres Mental Hospital" is named for director Tom Shadyac
51:55
This footage is actually a 1984 clip of Dolphins kicker Uwe von Schamann
53:05
Dan Constantine Marino: one of the greatest arms to ever throw a football
Dan was also in the films 'Little Nicky" and 'Bad Boys II'
His Dolphin player number was '13' – it wasn't so unlucky for him
Founded the Dan Marino Foundation in 1992
The organization helps children with neurological disorders
He started this project after his son Michael was diagnosed with autism
55:05
John Capodice's character, Sgt. Aguado was named after producer Ken Aguado
55:33
Forshadowing: note fruit arrangement on desk
57:52
Of his own character, Jim has said
Joel, his shy, lovelorn character in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
Is closer to what he's like when he's not "on"
And that making the film lead him to reflect on his past relationships
And why they didn't work out
59:55
The articles the people in the background are reading must REALLY be interesting
1:03:02
When Jim bought a Harley Davidson motorcycle he got a vanity license plate
The plate read "NO TAG"
Every time a driver was given a ticket for not having a tag..
Jim got the ticket in the mail
1:05:43
Jim was cast as Dr. Evil in Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery
He had to drop out of the role due to a scheduling conflict with Liar Liar
Was considered for the role of Captain Jack Sparrow
1:06:37
As a child, Jim would wear his tap shoes to bed
Just in case his parents needed cheering up in the middle of the night
1:11:48
The NFL chose 'dolphins' as the Miami team mascot in 1965
It was the time of "Flipper-mania" as one of the biggest stars on TV was.. a dolphin
Owner Joe Robbie explained why the name was a perfect fit:
"The dolphin is one of the fastest and smartest creatures of the sea.
"Dolphins can attack and kill a shark or a whale.
"Sailors say bad luck will come to anyone who harms one of them."
1:13:30
The name of Courteney's daughter 'Coco' came from a compromise
Because of her Southern roots she wanted to name her daughter Courteney Cox
Her mom is Courteney Cox and so is she
However, David Arquette is half Jewish
It is against Jewish tradition to name a child after a living person
So the name came from the nickname Courteney's friends had for her mother
They called her Mama Coco
1:18:00
Dan Marino notices something..
But note how many police are standing in the background
1:18:46
NONE of the police saw THAT?
Some sharpshooter eyes those SWAT team members have
1:19:32
Interesting note: Ace is driving Dan to the Superbowl
But when the stadium is shown in the background.. the parking lot is empty
1:22:05
Thank you for coming to ACE VENTURA: PET DETECTIVE
Strictly Ballroom
0:00
With behind the scenes trivia, gossip and humor
STRICTLY BALLROOM
02:20
This was the first major film release for Baz Luhrmann
STRICTLY BALLROOM is the first film in Baz's RED CURTAIN TRILOY
RED CURTAIN TRILOGY films include:
1) STRICTLY BALLROOM 1992
2) ROMEO & JULIET 1996 - with Leonardo Di Caprio - Claire Danes
3) MOULIN ROUGE! 2001 - with Nicole Kidman - Ewan McGregor
03:00
RICTLY BALLROOM was the only trilogy entry without an Oscar nomination.
03:40
Growing up, Baz Luhrmann participated in these types of competitions.
04:20
There are actually very few professional dancers in principle roles.
We'll let you know who they are.
If they ever give us a chance.
5:37
Paul Mercurio (Scott) - professional dancer
7:25
Peter Whitford (Les Kendall) also 'Stage Manager' in Moulin Rouge!
7:40
Bill Hunter (Barry Fife) was also the voice of 'the dentist' in Finding Nemo
8:17
Tara Morice (Fran) had pimples painted on for these early scenes.
8:46
The dance trophies you'll see were borrowed from real dance studios.
10:16
Leonie Page (Vanessa Cronin - in purple) - professional dancer
12:25
"It takes two to tango."
Would the modern chat code be "IT22T"?
Tango originated in Buenos Aires, Argentina and Montevideo, Uruguay.
It spread to the rest of the world soon after.
In 2009, the Tango was declared a world heritage of humanity by UNESCO.
14:20
Strictly Ballroom began life as an improvised stage play.
The early stage production featured Baz Luhrmann in lead roles.
The play was later performed at the Sydney Theatre Company.
It was never originally intended to be a film.
19:34
Tara Morice played Fran in the stage version.
She was almost not cast as Fran for the film though.
Financial backers were reluctant to cast a non-dancer in the role.
21:18
Oh shit... you're upsetting her.
21:25
Translation: "A life lived in fear is a life half lived."
Now a widely used phrase that originated here in this film.
21:35
OH... boo hoo.. I'm gonna cry..
21:45
And I'm going to cry standing in the middle of this spotlight.
What good would it do crying in bad lighting... right?
22:00
We never do learn "Just Fran"s last name.
22:28
Rumba is a Spanish word that means "party".
The word also describes a family of percussive rhythms, song and dance.
The Rumba originated in Cuba.
It's a combination of the musical traditions of Africans brought to Cuba as slaves..
And Spanish colonizers.
It is secular, with no religious connections.
The details of how it developed are not fully known.
24:42
In this scene, the man in the silk shirt is John 'Cha Cha' O'Connell.
The choreographer of the film.
Strictly Ballroom was his first film.
He has gone on to work on many more.
In 2008 he choreographed the 80th Annual Academy Awards.
Much like choreographer Mark Rosolini, John is now a legend in Australia.
He makes another appearance in the film later on.
27:00
Dad wears a very obviously fake fat belly.
27:20
More evident as he starts to dance here.
27:35
A little bit of Australian air made all her pimples instantly vanish.
Damn.. I should have gone to high school in Australia.
28:25
The producers had to beg Coca-Cola to allow this sign.
Coca-Cola finally paid a bit of the cost to produce the sign.
Coca Cola was founded in 1886 and produces over 300 beverage brands.
They are located in close to 200 countries.
They're even in Australia.
29:40
In the next scene take a close look at the calendar.
NOVEMBER
As the pages get ripped off, you'll see every month is NOVEMBER.
And Pan Pacifics (red circle) has even been circled in later months.
Is this STRICTLY BALLROOM or GROUNDHOG DAY?
30:23
Steve Grace (Luke) played a Montmartre dancer in Moulin Rouge!
31:24
Obviously nothing but socks and panties ever get cleaned in Australia.
34:32
Look at that clear(ish) skin.
Shoulda gone to High School in Australia... damn!!
36:48
Sonia Kruger (Tina Sparkle) - professional dancer
She was a presenter on Australia's DANCING WITH THE STARS
When asked about her large wardrobe on air she replied:
"Lets just say..."
"I have a sweat shop full of illegal immigrants working right now."
Then, directed at the show's Malaysian born musical director:
"How is the family Chong? Alright?"
OOPS
Sonia has since been dubbed "The Queen of Mean" in Australian press
41:16
Nice eyeliner Scott
You have on more makeup than Fran mate!
42:00
Paul Mercurio also starred with Dan Aykroyd and Rosie O'Donnell
In the 1994 movie 'Exit to Eden'
He's an accomplished choreographer in Australia.
He had his own dance company.
'Australian Choreographic Ensemble' (ACE) from 1992 to 1998
45:59
There's the bitch.
45:57
Barry Fife's 'Dance to Win.'
You never see anyone actually buy a copy.
47:48
Fran's house was a set built on to an existing railway station.
A train was hired to pass by the house twice.
Which made it the most expensive shot in the entire film.
49:00
Antonio Vargas (Rico) - professional dancer
And the last of the four professional dancers in the film.
49:24
Once, a real food inspector came onto the set.
He demanded paperwork because he thought it was a real store.
50:18
Paso Doble (literal meaning in Spanish: double-step)
A typical Spanish march-like musical and dance style
The music typically played in bullfights
During the bullfighters' entrance to the ring (paseo)
Or during the passes (faena) just before the kill
51:30
In his second and final appearance in the film.
Choreographer John 'Cha Cha' O'Connell is seated next to the guitarist.
52:27
Antonio Vargas wore all his own clothes throughout the shoot.
Antonio also was in 'Mission Impossible 2' as Senor De L'Arena.
53:04
Keep on eye on the neckline of Scott's tank-top.
It moves around between shots.
54:48
Here comes half the film's budget.. coming through.
56:54
Gia Carides (Liz Holt) was also in 'Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me'
Her character in that film was named 'Robin Spitz Swallows'.
You may have noticed she wears yellow in all but one scene.
She wore white Dancing with Ken at State.
1:02:00
Out Damn Spot!!
1:02:25
Barry Otto (Doug) played Jimmy D'Abbs in the 1997 movie 'Oscar and Lucinda'
Opposite Ralph Fiennes and Cate Blanchett
1:05:37
This flashback was originally planned as being realistic.
Due to budget, it was changed to the this cartoonish version.
1:06:00
Keep an eye on the amount of GLITTER on the floor.
Changes between shots.
1:12:39
Lara Mulcahy (Fran's dancing partner) played Mome Fromage in Moulin Rouge!
1:13:55
Keep your eyes open for a guy crossing in front of Scott
Facing away from camera
With a silver sequined dress on hanger over his shoulder
1:14:15
There he went... that was Baz
1:20:18
This was the first scene filmed in the movie
It was filmed at the real dance competition
During a 1-hour lunch break
1:21:43
The most expensive costume in the film.
This jacket worn by Scott during the grand finale.
It took over six weeks to make.
The ornaments and flamenco shoes were imported from Spain.
1:24:00
The film screened at the Cannes Film Festival.
It received a 15-minute standing ovation.
An agent of Rank Films promptly snapped up the UK release rights.
1 million pounds in cash.
1:27:35
Paul Mercurio danced this final sequence with a sprained ankle.
1:29:30
Thank you for joining us
With behind the scenes trivia, gossip and humor
STRICTLY BALLROOM
02:20
This was the first major film release for Baz Luhrmann
STRICTLY BALLROOM is the first film in Baz's RED CURTAIN TRILOY
RED CURTAIN TRILOGY films include:
1) STRICTLY BALLROOM 1992
2) ROMEO & JULIET 1996 - with Leonardo Di Caprio - Claire Danes
3) MOULIN ROUGE! 2001 - with Nicole Kidman - Ewan McGregor
03:00
RICTLY BALLROOM was the only trilogy entry without an Oscar nomination.
03:40
Growing up, Baz Luhrmann participated in these types of competitions.
04:20
There are actually very few professional dancers in principle roles.
We'll let you know who they are.
If they ever give us a chance.
5:37
Paul Mercurio (Scott) - professional dancer
7:25
Peter Whitford (Les Kendall) also 'Stage Manager' in Moulin Rouge!
7:40
Bill Hunter (Barry Fife) was also the voice of 'the dentist' in Finding Nemo
8:17
Tara Morice (Fran) had pimples painted on for these early scenes.
8:46
The dance trophies you'll see were borrowed from real dance studios.
10:16
Leonie Page (Vanessa Cronin - in purple) - professional dancer
12:25
"It takes two to tango."
Would the modern chat code be "IT22T"?
Tango originated in Buenos Aires, Argentina and Montevideo, Uruguay.
It spread to the rest of the world soon after.
In 2009, the Tango was declared a world heritage of humanity by UNESCO.
14:20
Strictly Ballroom began life as an improvised stage play.
The early stage production featured Baz Luhrmann in lead roles.
The play was later performed at the Sydney Theatre Company.
It was never originally intended to be a film.
19:34
Tara Morice played Fran in the stage version.
She was almost not cast as Fran for the film though.
Financial backers were reluctant to cast a non-dancer in the role.
21:18
Oh shit... you're upsetting her.
21:25
Translation: "A life lived in fear is a life half lived."
Now a widely used phrase that originated here in this film.
21:35
OH... boo hoo.. I'm gonna cry..
21:45
And I'm going to cry standing in the middle of this spotlight.
What good would it do crying in bad lighting... right?
22:00
We never do learn "Just Fran"s last name.
22:28
Rumba is a Spanish word that means "party".
The word also describes a family of percussive rhythms, song and dance.
The Rumba originated in Cuba.
It's a combination of the musical traditions of Africans brought to Cuba as slaves..
And Spanish colonizers.
It is secular, with no religious connections.
The details of how it developed are not fully known.
24:42
In this scene, the man in the silk shirt is John 'Cha Cha' O'Connell.
The choreographer of the film.
Strictly Ballroom was his first film.
He has gone on to work on many more.
In 2008 he choreographed the 80th Annual Academy Awards.
Much like choreographer Mark Rosolini, John is now a legend in Australia.
He makes another appearance in the film later on.
27:00
Dad wears a very obviously fake fat belly.
27:20
More evident as he starts to dance here.
27:35
A little bit of Australian air made all her pimples instantly vanish.
Damn.. I should have gone to high school in Australia.
28:25
The producers had to beg Coca-Cola to allow this sign.
Coca-Cola finally paid a bit of the cost to produce the sign.
Coca Cola was founded in 1886 and produces over 300 beverage brands.
They are located in close to 200 countries.
They're even in Australia.
29:40
In the next scene take a close look at the calendar.
NOVEMBER
As the pages get ripped off, you'll see every month is NOVEMBER.
And Pan Pacifics (red circle) has even been circled in later months.
Is this STRICTLY BALLROOM or GROUNDHOG DAY?
30:23
Steve Grace (Luke) played a Montmartre dancer in Moulin Rouge!
31:24
Obviously nothing but socks and panties ever get cleaned in Australia.
34:32
Look at that clear(ish) skin.
Shoulda gone to High School in Australia... damn!!
36:48
Sonia Kruger (Tina Sparkle) - professional dancer
She was a presenter on Australia's DANCING WITH THE STARS
When asked about her large wardrobe on air she replied:
"Lets just say..."
"I have a sweat shop full of illegal immigrants working right now."
Then, directed at the show's Malaysian born musical director:
"How is the family Chong? Alright?"
OOPS
Sonia has since been dubbed "The Queen of Mean" in Australian press
41:16
Nice eyeliner Scott
You have on more makeup than Fran mate!
42:00
Paul Mercurio also starred with Dan Aykroyd and Rosie O'Donnell
In the 1994 movie 'Exit to Eden'
He's an accomplished choreographer in Australia.
He had his own dance company.
'Australian Choreographic Ensemble' (ACE) from 1992 to 1998
45:59
There's the bitch.
45:57
Barry Fife's 'Dance to Win.'
You never see anyone actually buy a copy.
47:48
Fran's house was a set built on to an existing railway station.
A train was hired to pass by the house twice.
Which made it the most expensive shot in the entire film.
49:00
Antonio Vargas (Rico) - professional dancer
And the last of the four professional dancers in the film.
49:24
Once, a real food inspector came onto the set.
He demanded paperwork because he thought it was a real store.
50:18
Paso Doble (literal meaning in Spanish: double-step)
A typical Spanish march-like musical and dance style
The music typically played in bullfights
During the bullfighters' entrance to the ring (paseo)
Or during the passes (faena) just before the kill
51:30
In his second and final appearance in the film.
Choreographer John 'Cha Cha' O'Connell is seated next to the guitarist.
52:27
Antonio Vargas wore all his own clothes throughout the shoot.
Antonio also was in 'Mission Impossible 2' as Senor De L'Arena.
53:04
Keep on eye on the neckline of Scott's tank-top.
It moves around between shots.
54:48
Here comes half the film's budget.. coming through.
56:54
Gia Carides (Liz Holt) was also in 'Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me'
Her character in that film was named 'Robin Spitz Swallows'.
You may have noticed she wears yellow in all but one scene.
She wore white Dancing with Ken at State.
1:02:00
Out Damn Spot!!
1:02:25
Barry Otto (Doug) played Jimmy D'Abbs in the 1997 movie 'Oscar and Lucinda'
Opposite Ralph Fiennes and Cate Blanchett
1:05:37
This flashback was originally planned as being realistic.
Due to budget, it was changed to the this cartoonish version.
1:06:00
Keep an eye on the amount of GLITTER on the floor.
Changes between shots.
1:12:39
Lara Mulcahy (Fran's dancing partner) played Mome Fromage in Moulin Rouge!
1:13:55
Keep your eyes open for a guy crossing in front of Scott
Facing away from camera
With a silver sequined dress on hanger over his shoulder
1:14:15
There he went... that was Baz
1:20:18
This was the first scene filmed in the movie
It was filmed at the real dance competition
During a 1-hour lunch break
1:21:43
The most expensive costume in the film.
This jacket worn by Scott during the grand finale.
It took over six weeks to make.
The ornaments and flamenco shoes were imported from Spain.
1:24:00
The film screened at the Cannes Film Festival.
It received a 15-minute standing ovation.
An agent of Rank Films promptly snapped up the UK release rights.
1 million pounds in cash.
1:27:35
Paul Mercurio danced this final sequence with a sprained ankle.
1:29:30
Thank you for joining us
Monday, March 1, 2010
A Chorus Line
0:00
Welcome to Synchronized Movie Trivia
A CHORUS LINE
0:40
Appropriate use of the 'Broadway' font, I would think.
1:10
The 'Golden' theater 252 West 45th Street
In 1980 the Golden hosted the small musical
'A Day in Hollywood and a Night in the Ukraine'
Priscilla Lopez wins her first Tony in that show.
Priscilla Lopez is A Chorus Line's original 'Diana Morales'
You'll meet Morales in a moment.
1:40
Interior: the Mark Hellinger Theatre
237 West 51st Street (not very close to the Golden)
In 1956, this stage saw the original production of 'My Fair Lady'
And with it, the discovery of Julie Andrews
In 1991 this theater was converted into a church
A move Broadway lovers consider sacrilegious
2:40
The Manhattan Bridge – completed 1909
This taxi is coming from either JFK or La Guardia airport.
On its way to midtown theater district.
The driver would have taken the mid-town tunnel.
But that wouldn't have looked as nice on film, would it?
4:00
This is an old styled 'Checkered Cab'
Made famous from the TV series 'Taxi'
Only 2 Checkered Cabs are in use in Manhattan today
As you can see, it’s the only cab of its kind on the street
6:10
Watch for the guy that says 'I've never been cut this soon.'
Don't worry, he'll have another chance.
Most of these extras will change costume and be 'cut' 2 or 3 times
6:30
Keep in mind they just learned this entire routine in one shot.
Welcome to Broadway kids.
9:00
Take a look at the guy about to sit down in the red and black.
Same guy that said 'I've never been cut this soon.'
See, told ya he'd have another try.
(He still gets cut again though.)
9:50
Terrence Mann (Larry the Director's Asst) a true Broadway star
The original Rum Tum Tugger in Broadway's "Cats"
The original Beast in Broadway's "Beauty and the Beast"
The original Javert in Broadway's "Les Miserables"
The original Chauvelin in Broadway's "The Scarlet Pimpernel"
13:30
Cassie gets out of the cab on 44th street and is running south
Neither the Golden nor the Mark Hellinger theaters are in this direction
This girl is REALLY gonna be late.
13:45
Hmmm.. now she's entering the stage door of the Imperial theater.
16:11
OUCH!
16:15
Which theater would that be?
16:17
OUCH!
17:00
The LONG way.. then the WRONG way.
17:20
Michael Bennett, the choreographer and director of the Broadway show,
was involved with the film production in the beginning,
he left because producers would not give him more creative control
He advised not to put the film's main focus on Zack and Cassie
18:00
The original Broadway production opened at the Shubert Theater
July 25, 1975
It won the 1976 Tony Award for the Best Musical
The Tony Award for Best Book
And the Tony Award for Best Score
The show ran for 6,137 performances, setting a record
That record was later broken by "Cats", which ran for 7,485 performances
24:50
Pam Klinger (Maggie) and the next guy Charles McGowan (Mike)
They met during this production, became a couple and eventually married
25:35
Justin Ross (Greg) also played Greg on Broadway
26:00
Vicki Frederick (Sheila Bryant) actually played Cassie on Broadway
26:50
Michelle Johnston ('BeBe' Benson)
She played the head choreographer (Gay) in the 1995 film 'Showgirls'
She was also a featured dancer in the films:
The In Crowd (1988), Dick Tracy (1990) and Chicago (2002)
She has since choreographed over eleven television shows and movies
27:00
Janet Jones (Judy Monroe)
Married Wayne Gretzgy in July 1988
They have five children
27:35
Tony Fields (Alan Deluca) was also one of the Solid Gold Dancers
He was also in Michael Jackson's Music Video 'Beat It'
[He died of cancer in 1995]
27:50
Nicole Fosse (Kristine) is the daughter of Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon
28:15
Audrey Landers (Val) left a successful role on 'Dallas' to be in this film
28:58
OOOFF!!!
A typical answer from a starry-eyed kid that hasn't been in NYC long
Always brings groans from everyone in the room
32:38
A Chorus Line won the Pulitzer Prize in Drama in 1976
Only six musicals have won the Pulitzer Prize in drama
One per decade from the 1930s to the 1990s
33:08
Alyson Reed (Cassie) is the drama teacher in the 'High School Musical' movies
34:35
Charles McGowan also appeared in the 1982 film 'Grease 2'
He had two close-up's in the 'Let's Bowl' dance sequence
And a singing line in 'Reproduction'
36:50
Unneeded Flashback Sequence
With HIDEOUS hair extensions
Both Matt West (Bobby) and Alyson Reed (Cassie) had worked together before
They were members of 'The Kids of the Kingdom' at Disneyland
Matt later choreographed the Broadway production of 'Beauty & the Beast'
Which coincidentally starred Terrence Mann (Larry)
43:30
The stage production was a smash hit
Universal Pictures held an option on the film rights for five years
But put the project in turn-around
They failed to come up with a workable idea to adapt it to film
45:00
Michael Bennet (the original creator, choreographer, director)
Wanted the show to run and run and never close
Before his death, he planned to stage it at 890
There it was to run and run for ever
49:50
Terrence Mann (Larry) later married dancer Charlotte d'Amboise
Charlotte played Cassie in the 2006 Broadway revival of 'A Chorus Line'
50:20
8 shows a week
6 evening shows - Tuesday through Sunday
2 matinees – Wednesday & Sunday
So the best night to party with
Which is why most charity events in NYC are on Monday night
All the performers and stars are free that night
52:53
A Chorus Line was one of the first shows to openly discuss homosexuality
53:30
But in 1985, this brief reference was as much time the film gave the subject
54:10
President Bill Clinton, Hillary and Chelsea Clinton went to the Broadway show
That same night lighting board broke down
The crew patched it with paper clips, scotch tape and chewing gum
54:40
In an early draft of the show there was a number called 'Confidence'
Sung by Connie (Asian girl) and Richie (Black guy)
It focused on the rivalry between the two ethnicities
The song was taken out as it was considered to be too 'musical comedy'
55:50
The show ran for years on Broadway
Any time that the crew thought the actors on stage were getting sloppy, They would spray Michael Bennet's cologne backstage
They would also stick a baseball cap on the stage manager
Like the one Michael wore
As soon as the cast smelt the cologne and possibly glimpse the cap
They assumed Michael was there watching,
The show immediately became ten times as good as it had been a minute before
59:20
Empty Broadway theaters do not have cluttered prop rooms
Once a show is over, everything is cleaned out to make room for the next show
59:50
Another useless flashback
Another shot of the horrid hair extensions
1:02:40
This song is a true story
It is based on the experience of Priscilla Lopez, the original 'Morales'
1:06:50
Audrey Landers (Val) can sing and act, but can't dance
During auditions, it was obvious she would be perfect for Val
But even she acknowledged her lack of formal dance training
They worked around the problem by only filming Landers dancing close up
She is not in 'I Hope I Get It' or parts of 'Surprise, Surprise' and 'One'
1:08:27
Obviously NOT Audrey..
1:08:45
Here comes your song Nikita, pay attention
1:09:46
This song 'Dance 10, Looks 3' was originally called 'Tits and Ass'
But the audience saw the name in their programs and there was no surprise
The night they changed the title, the number received extended applause
The logic was that if it were a surprise during the show, it would get a better audience reaction.
1:12:00
During one performance on Broadway, Zach called to Paul off script
'I would like you to turn to the left and lead the line off stage immediately.'
'Do not ask me any questions.'
'Just follow Paul and walk immediately out of the stage door.'
The cast did as he said and hung around in the alley behind the theatre There had been a bomb threat and the entire theater had to be cleared
It was half an hour before the show could continue
1:45:00
Paul's bag is still in the middle of the stage.
Diana ran it out to him in the taxi.
Watch.. Diana even looks at it.. LOL
What do you think she was thinking.. LOL
1:48:00
Originally in the Broadway play, Cassie didn't get the job.
After a few performances they changed it.
Since then always got a standing ovation.
1:50:00
Originally, the Finale was going to be danced in red costumes.
Theoni Aldredge told Michael Bennet that red 'would be a big fiasco'.
1:52:50
Look closely.
Watch the lower right hand corner of the screen.
While doing high-kicks one dancer falls and then gets up again.
1:53:25
OK. Look. Second row, third from the right.
1:53:30
BOOM!!! OUCH!!! Poor thing.
Welcome to Synchronized Movie Trivia
A CHORUS LINE
0:40
Appropriate use of the 'Broadway' font, I would think.
1:10
The 'Golden' theater 252 West 45th Street
In 1980 the Golden hosted the small musical
'A Day in Hollywood and a Night in the Ukraine'
Priscilla Lopez wins her first Tony in that show.
Priscilla Lopez is A Chorus Line's original 'Diana Morales'
You'll meet Morales in a moment.
1:40
Interior: the Mark Hellinger Theatre
237 West 51st Street (not very close to the Golden)
In 1956, this stage saw the original production of 'My Fair Lady'
And with it, the discovery of Julie Andrews
In 1991 this theater was converted into a church
A move Broadway lovers consider sacrilegious
2:40
The Manhattan Bridge – completed 1909
This taxi is coming from either JFK or La Guardia airport.
On its way to midtown theater district.
The driver would have taken the mid-town tunnel.
But that wouldn't have looked as nice on film, would it?
4:00
This is an old styled 'Checkered Cab'
Made famous from the TV series 'Taxi'
Only 2 Checkered Cabs are in use in Manhattan today
As you can see, it’s the only cab of its kind on the street
6:10
Watch for the guy that says 'I've never been cut this soon.'
Don't worry, he'll have another chance.
Most of these extras will change costume and be 'cut' 2 or 3 times
6:30
Keep in mind they just learned this entire routine in one shot.
Welcome to Broadway kids.
9:00
Take a look at the guy about to sit down in the red and black.
Same guy that said 'I've never been cut this soon.'
See, told ya he'd have another try.
(He still gets cut again though.)
9:50
Terrence Mann (Larry the Director's Asst) a true Broadway star
The original Rum Tum Tugger in Broadway's "Cats"
The original Beast in Broadway's "Beauty and the Beast"
The original Javert in Broadway's "Les Miserables"
The original Chauvelin in Broadway's "The Scarlet Pimpernel"
13:30
Cassie gets out of the cab on 44th street and is running south
Neither the Golden nor the Mark Hellinger theaters are in this direction
This girl is REALLY gonna be late.
13:45
Hmmm.. now she's entering the stage door of the Imperial theater.
16:11
OUCH!
16:15
Which theater would that be?
16:17
OUCH!
17:00
The LONG way.. then the WRONG way.
17:20
Michael Bennett, the choreographer and director of the Broadway show,
was involved with the film production in the beginning,
he left because producers would not give him more creative control
He advised not to put the film's main focus on Zack and Cassie
18:00
The original Broadway production opened at the Shubert Theater
July 25, 1975
It won the 1976 Tony Award for the Best Musical
The Tony Award for Best Book
And the Tony Award for Best Score
The show ran for 6,137 performances, setting a record
That record was later broken by "Cats", which ran for 7,485 performances
24:50
Pam Klinger (Maggie) and the next guy Charles McGowan (Mike)
They met during this production, became a couple and eventually married
25:35
Justin Ross (Greg) also played Greg on Broadway
26:00
Vicki Frederick (Sheila Bryant) actually played Cassie on Broadway
26:50
Michelle Johnston ('BeBe' Benson)
She played the head choreographer (Gay) in the 1995 film 'Showgirls'
She was also a featured dancer in the films:
The In Crowd (1988), Dick Tracy (1990) and Chicago (2002)
She has since choreographed over eleven television shows and movies
27:00
Janet Jones (Judy Monroe)
Married Wayne Gretzgy in July 1988
They have five children
27:35
Tony Fields (Alan Deluca) was also one of the Solid Gold Dancers
He was also in Michael Jackson's Music Video 'Beat It'
[He died of cancer in 1995]
27:50
Nicole Fosse (Kristine) is the daughter of Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon
28:15
Audrey Landers (Val) left a successful role on 'Dallas' to be in this film
28:58
OOOFF!!!
A typical answer from a starry-eyed kid that hasn't been in NYC long
Always brings groans from everyone in the room
32:38
A Chorus Line won the Pulitzer Prize in Drama in 1976
Only six musicals have won the Pulitzer Prize in drama
One per decade from the 1930s to the 1990s
33:08
Alyson Reed (Cassie) is the drama teacher in the 'High School Musical' movies
34:35
Charles McGowan also appeared in the 1982 film 'Grease 2'
He had two close-up's in the 'Let's Bowl' dance sequence
And a singing line in 'Reproduction'
36:50
Unneeded Flashback Sequence
With HIDEOUS hair extensions
Both Matt West (Bobby) and Alyson Reed (Cassie) had worked together before
They were members of 'The Kids of the Kingdom' at Disneyland
Matt later choreographed the Broadway production of 'Beauty & the Beast'
Which coincidentally starred Terrence Mann (Larry)
43:30
The stage production was a smash hit
Universal Pictures held an option on the film rights for five years
But put the project in turn-around
They failed to come up with a workable idea to adapt it to film
45:00
Michael Bennet (the original creator, choreographer, director)
Wanted the show to run and run and never close
Before his death, he planned to stage it at 890
There it was to run and run for ever
49:50
Terrence Mann (Larry) later married dancer Charlotte d'Amboise
Charlotte played Cassie in the 2006 Broadway revival of 'A Chorus Line'
50:20
8 shows a week
6 evening shows - Tuesday through Sunday
2 matinees – Wednesday & Sunday
So the best night to party with
Which is why most charity events in NYC are on Monday night
All the performers and stars are free that night
52:53
A Chorus Line was one of the first shows to openly discuss homosexuality
53:30
But in 1985, this brief reference was as much time the film gave the subject
54:10
President Bill Clinton, Hillary and Chelsea Clinton went to the Broadway show
That same night lighting board broke down
The crew patched it with paper clips, scotch tape and chewing gum
54:40
In an early draft of the show there was a number called 'Confidence'
Sung by Connie (Asian girl) and Richie (Black guy)
It focused on the rivalry between the two ethnicities
The song was taken out as it was considered to be too 'musical comedy'
55:50
The show ran for years on Broadway
Any time that the crew thought the actors on stage were getting sloppy, They would spray Michael Bennet's cologne backstage
They would also stick a baseball cap on the stage manager
Like the one Michael wore
As soon as the cast smelt the cologne and possibly glimpse the cap
They assumed Michael was there watching,
The show immediately became ten times as good as it had been a minute before
59:20
Empty Broadway theaters do not have cluttered prop rooms
Once a show is over, everything is cleaned out to make room for the next show
59:50
Another useless flashback
Another shot of the horrid hair extensions
1:02:40
This song is a true story
It is based on the experience of Priscilla Lopez, the original 'Morales'
1:06:50
Audrey Landers (Val) can sing and act, but can't dance
During auditions, it was obvious she would be perfect for Val
But even she acknowledged her lack of formal dance training
They worked around the problem by only filming Landers dancing close up
She is not in 'I Hope I Get It' or parts of 'Surprise, Surprise' and 'One'
1:08:27
Obviously NOT Audrey..
1:08:45
Here comes your song Nikita, pay attention
1:09:46
This song 'Dance 10, Looks 3' was originally called 'Tits and Ass'
But the audience saw the name in their programs and there was no surprise
The night they changed the title, the number received extended applause
The logic was that if it were a surprise during the show, it would get a better audience reaction.
1:12:00
During one performance on Broadway, Zach called to Paul off script
'I would like you to turn to the left and lead the line off stage immediately.'
'Do not ask me any questions.'
'Just follow Paul and walk immediately out of the stage door.'
The cast did as he said and hung around in the alley behind the theatre There had been a bomb threat and the entire theater had to be cleared
It was half an hour before the show could continue
1:45:00
Paul's bag is still in the middle of the stage.
Diana ran it out to him in the taxi.
Watch.. Diana even looks at it.. LOL
What do you think she was thinking.. LOL
1:48:00
Originally in the Broadway play, Cassie didn't get the job.
After a few performances they changed it.
Since then always got a standing ovation.
1:50:00
Originally, the Finale was going to be danced in red costumes.
Theoni Aldredge told Michael Bennet that red 'would be a big fiasco'.
1:52:50
Look closely.
Watch the lower right hand corner of the screen.
While doing high-kicks one dancer falls and then gets up again.
1:53:25
OK. Look. Second row, third from the right.
1:53:30
BOOM!!! OUCH!!! Poor thing.
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