118 – Far And Away

Plunge and scrub, listeners! We’re going back to the early 90s to look at Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman, and director Ron Howard for Far and Away. The film was both an intended inch toward Oscar’s embrace for Howard and a big budget romance for the recently wed stars, attempting David Lean-level grandeur with an Irish immigrant story. But middling reviews and tepid box office left this film in the dust with Oscar – and it would be nearly a decade before Howard would reap the benefit of his rising narrative. The episode, we dive into the film’s upsetting depiction of the Oklahoma Land Rush, its place among 90s Irish cultural obsession, and its infamous bowl scene. We also discuss Kidman’s 90s evolution towards being taken seriously as an actress, the prospects for Howard’s upcoming Hillbilly Elegy, and Cruise’s current reign as death-wish movie star in the Mission: Impossible series. But before we get into the MTV Movie Awards and Kidman yelling about her spoons, we have some news: we’re taking submissions for an end of the year Listeners’ Choice showdown! And don’t forget: you can now follow us on Spotify! Follow Us on Twitter! @Had_Oscar_Buzz Joe: @joereid Chris: @chrisvfeil