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January 26, 2021

Episode 50 - Almost Famous (Director's Cut)

2 hours 28 minutes

It's All Happening - This week we're getting on the bus - not the plane - with 70s rockers Stillwater as we go on tour with Cameron Crowe's semi-autobiographical Almost Famous. Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, Ellie, and Georgia as we analyse a love letter to classic rock. We hope you have your final words for Rolling Stone in our landmark 50th episode as we discuss:

Which events undertaken by the fictional Stillwater are based on real-life rock band legends

Which events undertaken by William are actually memories of writer/director Cameron Crowe from his time as a Rolling Stone journalist.

What is the appeal of Penny Lane? How does Kate Hudson steal the show as she does.

Why does the film want us to forgive Russell?

Why does the film want us to forgive William?

We go through some initial casting decisions and talk about the ramifications that these changes had on the end product

We hear a funny story about Frances McDormand and Cameron Crowe's mother

Whether or not Almost Famous is the Best Film Ever

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