Hey, an Actor!

Hey, an Actor!

By The Brothers Wilson
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Hey, an Actor! episodes

  • Whoopi Goldberg
    If multidisciplinary awards are the relevant criteria, then Hey, An Actor is profiling one of the greatest entertainers working today: Whoopi Goldberg. Discover why Ian has nominated Jumpin' Jack Flash under the pressure of one of his collaborators. Hear why Ghost brings Pandy to tears. And learn why The Brothers Wilson hold a special place in their hearts for Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit. Not only that, but Pandy finally responds to the dreams of one host of The Edge of Forever - in jingle form.
    2 hr 6 min
  • Will Smith
    It's time to get jiggy with Hey, An Actor! as the podcast profiles The Fresh Prince himself: Will Smith. This month's trifecta includes the early career action blockbuster Bad Boys, romantic comedy Hitch, and the more sober entry of Seven Pounds. Which of these films causes the biggest disagreement The Brothers Wilson have yet to have on the show? Which film is the least memorable? And to what extent is Will Smith's career being hampered by his children? Not only that, but Ian has a new catchphrase, and Pandy unleashes a jingle odyssey. And would you put it past either brother for one of them to attempt a parody rap?
    2 hr 23 min
  • Bob Hoskins
    Hey, an Actor! steps up to pay tribute to a recently deceased acting legend within Britain: Mr. Bob Hoskins. Whilst The Brothers Wilson specifically avoid denigrating their subject, their reviews of The Long Good Friday, Mrs. Henderson Presents, and Who Framed Roger Rabbit highlight both their high- and lowbrow aesthetics. Your hosts try to shoehorn in a particular soundtrack wherever possible, as well as reveling in an euphemism coined in their part of the world to describe female organs. Also, stay tuned to the very end of the podcast if you've ever wanted to hear two men weep with laughter over actor David Tomlinson.
    2 hr 24 min
  • Amy Adams
    This month, the subject of Hey, an Actor! is an actress with less than 20 years experience in the movie game: Amy Adams. Why did the Brothers Wilson think her worthy of selection? Because they've now seen the quirky indie film Junebug, Oscar-worthy biopic The Fighter, and meta-Disney film Enchanted. In addition to their look at their subject's career, Ian and Pandy find time to speak about Christian Bale's Wile E. Coyote pratfalls and random yodeling. And we finally see what happens when Pandy takes one insult too may about the quality of his jingles.
    2 hr 30 min
  • Samuel L. Jackson
    The Brothers Wilson tackle their most charismatic subject to date: Samuel L. Jackson. Narrowing down the wealth of options that his filmography provides, Ian and Pandy review legal drama A Time to Kill, underrated Tarantino gem Jackie Brown, and whatever the hell Snakes on a Plane is. Along the way, opinions are censored, echo-effects are added, and the brothers take some time out to rank Quentin Tarantino's output. And despite Pandy releasing the worst jingle of his short career, the madness has spread to the feedback.
    2 hr 32 min
  • Reese Witherspoon
    Ian and Pandy return to shine the spotlight on Reese Witherspoon and her amazing chin. From the early stand-out role of Tracy Flick in Election to her Oscar-winning turn as June Carter Cash in Walk the Line, not to mention taking in the forum's choice of Legally Blonde, the Brothers Wilson deliver their longest episode yet. Fellow podcaster Desmond Reddick is serenaded by Pandy, whilst Ian reads from the Tranquil Tirades Wiki in profiling one of Witherspoon's co-stars. And the most puerile count ever is unleashed as Pandy mercilessly mocks the true name of a separate co-star.
    2 hr 34 min
  • Christian Bale
    The Brothers Wilson return to take on an actor of extreme talent, as well as extreme temperament: the Overlord of Growling himself, Christian Bale! The forums have given Ian and Pandy his star-making movie American Psycho, whilst wartime history flicks Rescue Dawn and Swing Kids are shared between the siblings. Pandy has all-new jingles ready to unleash, whilst one film provokes actual loathing in one of the hosts. Who admits to "doing a Bateman" in the bedroom? Why is Father Wilson like Hitler? What is up with Bale and his failure to master German accents? There's singing, there's discussions of dancing, and a few obligatory mentions of House MD. Plus, three Reese Witherspoon films are chosen for episode five, and the subject of episode six is revealed.
    2 hr 15 min
  • Brad Pitt
    The third time's the charm for Hey, an Actor! as Ian and Pandy tackle Brad Pitt, a man so handsome that he prompts the phrase "I'd do him" from one of the Brothers Wilson. From his sex symbol pomp in Legends of the Fall to his counterculture icon Tyler Durden in Fight Club and the reverse-aging protagonist of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, there is plenty to dissect. However, Ian gets distracted by Pandy's pronunciation of Edward Norton's name, as well as the raft of jingles employed by the younger Wilson. Also, a multitude of impressions are on display, ranging from Russell Crowe to Earth-2.net's very own Michael David Sims, to varying degrees of accuracy.
    2 hr 4 min
  • Jodie Foster
    Ian and Pandy Wilson continue their exploration of actors by basing their second episode around Jodie Foster. To the hosts' credit, they explore her Oscar-deserved performance as Clarice Starling in The Silence of the Lambs. Then again, they also tackle Flightplan. And one host reacts violently towards the Earth-2.net forum's choice of the lighthearted 1970s Disney feature Freaky Friday. Aside from that, Sean Bean is celebrated, John Astin is earmarked for an episode in a few years time, and for some reason (possibly juvenile) the Foster-directed film The Beaver is referenced throughout.
    1 hr 48 min

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Every month, genuine British brothers Ian and Andy Wilson look at a trio of entries in an actor's filmography to gauge their range, talent, and shoe size.