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Arnold Netfllix Documentary - Part One with Jerry Brainum

06.19.2023 - By John HansenPlay

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This week on the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast, writer Jerry Brainum is the guest to discuss the new documentary on Netflix called "Arnold". This 3 part documentary series covers the life of Arnold Schwarzenegger in three episodes that talk about his life as an Athlete, Actor and Politician. In Part One of the interview, Jerry and host John Hansen talk about Arnold's movie career from his auspicious debut in "Hercules in New York" (1970) to the peak of his Hollywood career with films such as "Twins" (1988), "Total Recall" (1990) and "Terminator 2: Judgement Day" (1991). At the end of the interview, John reads the article "Arnold Schwarzenegger on Movies, Muscles & Maria" by Steve Holman for the July, 1988 issue of IronMan Magazine. (Time Stamps below): Time Stamps: 3:00 - Mike Quinn Tribute video now on YouTube 3:37 - Congratulations to Byron Lawson 4:25 - Comments on Gabe Boudreaux interview 8:35 - Start of interview with Jerry Brainum about the Arnold documentary on Netflix 10:35 - Arnold being candid in the documentary 13:30 - How often did Arnold train with Franco? 17:15 - Arnold is the greatest success story 20:09 - "I'm going to be a major movie star!" 22:40 - "Hercules in New York" (1970) 25:10 - Waiting for the right roles 26:25 - Winning the Golden Globe award 26:50 - Lou Ferrigno landing the Incredible Hulk  30:00 - Arnold's breakthrough role in "Stay Hungry" 32:12 - The impact of "Pumping Iron" on Arnold's career 33:30 - Frank Zane and Dave Draper as actors 36:12 - The delay in making "Conan the Barbarian" 39:50 - The controversy in the making of "Pumping Iron" 42:20 - Arnold the comedian 45:00 - "I'll Be Back" 45:50 - The events that led to Arnold being a movie star 47:15 - Always curious 49:00 - How Arnold has changed as he's gotten older 55:40 - Arnold's arrogance and his popularity 59:00 - Arnold's inappropriate remarks to women 1:00:00 - A more balanced documentary 1:07:30 - Arnold's friendship with Franco 1:11:45 - John reads the article "Arnold Schwarzenegger on Muscles, Movies & Maria" written by Steve Holman for the July, 1988 issue of IronMan Magazine.   Links: Become a Patreon Donor John's Online Training John's YouTube Channel Bodybuilding Legends website            

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