You Can't Handle The Puns

EPISODE 10: You Can't Handle The Puns In this episode, Neal and Lauren dive into the world of early George Lucas. Lauren gives a playful yet in-depth breakdown of THX 1138, Lucas’s first film, discussing its dystopian themes, the impressive DIY production, and how it laid the groundwork for the iconic Star Wars series. She shares fun production stories, like the bizarre involvement of cult members as extras and the origins of Wookiees! Neal joins the conversation by highlighting the importance of Walter Murch’s editing philosophy and provides a fascinating look at how Lucas's friendships with legends like Coppola and Spielberg shaped his career. They also go down a rabbit hole of 1970s cinema, comparing THX 1138 to other dystopian classics and exploring its lasting influence on science fiction films. Then Neal jumps forward a few decades to talk about one of his favorite legal thrillers, the iconic A Few Good Men that started as a Broadway play from famed playwright-turned-screenwriter Aaron Sorkin. EPISODE 9 PROMPTS: Gavel, Slate, 138 Support our show by becoming a Patron! Only $5 a month www.patreon.com/curatedbychance Send us follow-up questions about art or film for our Patreon bonuses! Lauren's Topic: THX 1138 (1971) Where to stream the film Neal's Topic: A Few Good Men (1992) Where to stream the film Follow the show and its creators on Instagram: The Show - @curatedbychance Lauren - @paisleylo Neal - @nealefischer E-mail us: [email protected] Hear Neal each week on Triviality Podcast. Subscribe now! Listen to Lauren on Miss Information Podcast! Subscribe now! Pre-order Neal’s next two books! Christmas Ultimate Trivia Book (releasing Oct 1) Rom-Com Ultimate Trivia Book (releasing Dec 4) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices