Screenplay Junkie

John Carpenter's 1978 low-budget horror film "Halloween" that stars Jamie Lee Curtis is an important movie in cinema history to the horror genre. It was essentially the catalyst that led to the domino effect of all the 'slasher' movies that dominated the 80s. Learn a ton of trivia like how the script was originally titled "The Babysitter Murders", what real life experience lent Carpenter to create the character of Michael Myers, how the production team altered the mask of a Star Trek character, how Haddonfield, IL looks nothing like Illinois, and much more! We also discuss how the directing and music was extremely experimental and creative for its time in this killer episode.

Created by Drew Hellmich
Written by Drew, Matt, and Bryan Hellmich
Produced by Drew Hellmich
Music by Bryan Hellmich
Edited by Drew Hellmich

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Directed by John Carpenter and starring Kurt Russell, "Big Trouble in Little China" (1986) is a goofy, entertaining, and unique action film about supernatural ancient Chinese sorcery in San Francisco Chinatown. In this first ever listener requested film review edition, we talk about the original writers of "Big Trouble in Little China" and what their Western type plot vision was, how the film is an inverse to the formula of most modern action stories, how the "Mortal Kombat" franchise drew inspiration from Lo Pan's bad guys, and run through major plot points of the movie. And a remake with The Rock?

Created by Drew Hellmich
Written by Drew, Matt, and Bryan Hellmich
Produced by Drew Hellmich
Music by Bryan Hellmich
Edited by Drew Hellmich

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Don't deny it. You know you watched and loved it when you were a kid. "Smart House" is a Disney Channel original sci-fi/comedy kids' movie that came out in 1999 about a family that wins an AI controlled house. Some movies for kids are effective in that they are able to be enjoyed and consumed by adults. "Smart House" however is not one of those movies. So join us for a nostalgia trip as we talk about the features of the Smart House and whether or not we believe they are a real possibility for homes in the future. Refresh your memory while we run through the film's major plot points. Remember the 90s fueled house party scene? Or the "Smart House" song? Listen to find out more!

The "Smart House" soundbites do not belong to us.

Created by Drew Hellmich
Written by Drew, Matt, and Bryan Hellmich
Produced by Drew Hellmich
Music by Bryan Hellmich
Edited by Drew Hellmich

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You either love it or hate it. Starring Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels, "Dumb and Dumber" (1994) is pure comedy. The Farrelly brothers utilize the fool archetype to their advantage with the characters of Lloyd and Harry, and excel at the comedic technique of perception. Find out what other actors were considered to play the roles of Lloyd and Harry, cut scenes we thought were hilarious, some brain busters, and more!

Created by Drew Hellmich
Written by Drew, Matt, and Bryan Hellmich
Produced by Drew Hellmich
Music by Bryan Hellmich
Edited by Drew Hellmich

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Come float with us as we discuss the 2017 smash hit "IT" based on Stephen King's 1986 novel. Find out what we think IT would take shape of if it were trying to scare us, and how King came up with the character Pennywise. Other topics include: a lot of good trivia, distinct differences in the screenplay (specifically how characters saw IT and the ending in the script), and more!

Created by Drew Hellmich
Written by Drew, Matt, and Bryan Hellmich
Produced by Drew Hellmich
Music by Bryan Hellmich
Edited by Drew Hellmich

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In today's film review edition episode, we discuss the 2019 Netflix original action movie "Triple Frontier" that stars Ben Affleck, Oscar Isaac, Charlie Hunnam, Garrett Hedlund, and Pedro Pascal.

Created by Drew Hellmich
Written by Drew, Matt, and Bryan Hellmich
Produced by Drew Hellmich
Music by Bryan Hellmich
Edited by Drew Hellmich

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"Predator" (1987), originally titled "Hunter," is more than just a bunch of macho dudes vs an alien warrior movie. Find out why as Matt provides loads of trivia that includes which martial arts star was originally supposed to play the Hunter/Predator, which two cast members had a bet over who had the largest biceps to win... a prize, and more. Drew explains why the structure of "Predator" is a unique and excellent way to tell an action/sci-fi story. And Bryan dishes out some of his 'Brain Busters.'

Created by Drew Hellmich
Written by Drew, Matt, and Bryan Hellmich
Produced by Drew Hellmich
Music by Bryan Hellmich
Edited by Drew Hellmich

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"Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy" (2004) is a star-studded comedy about news broadcasting in the 1970s. Headlined and written by Will Ferrell, the film went through many written drafts before being put on the big screen. In fact, the script we read actually makes up a full film with deleted scenes, "Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie." Listen in as we discuss major differences between the released film and deleted scenes version, and script. Plus, Drew has no idea what is going on.

Created by Drew Hellmich
Written by Drew, Matt, and Bryan Hellmich
Produced by Drew Hellmich
Music by Bryan Hellmich
Edited by Drew Hellmich

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The Netflix original series "Stranger Things" is an homage to 80s horror/science-fiction entertainment. Did you know that the series title was originally called "Montauk?" Listen in as we discuss the Montauk title origin, loads of trivia, scenes that were cut out from the original script, and hear Bryan's episode-specific intro music!

Created by Drew Hellmich
Written by Drew, Matt, and Bryan Hellmich
Produced by Drew Hellmich
Music by Bryan Hellmich
Edited by Drew Hellmich

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In 1993, James Cameron's production company bought the rights to Spider-Man and began putting together a script for a movie. Due to issues and a bad original screenplay draft, unfortunately Cameron's Spider-Man film never made it to the big screen. Find out the story of how an idea for a Spider-Man film was introduced in the 80s, which ultimately led all the way to the 2002 "Spider-Man" that headlines Tobey Maguire. We also discuss major plot points in the 1993 script.

Created by Drew Hellmich
Written by Drew, Matt, and Bryan Hellmich
Produced by Drew Hellmich
Music by Bryan Hellmich
Edited by Drew Hellmich

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Check out Bryan's music on SoundCloud here:
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