4 chapters across the catalog
The Dirt Movie Review, Motley Crue MTV History
A review of the Netflix film "The Dirt" praises the casting of Motley Crue members but criticizes the portrayal of 1980s MTV VJs. One host, who knew the band members personally, notes the absence of an accurate Adam Curry lookalike in the film's media scenes. The discussion touches on the 1989 Moscow Music Peace Festival and the LA rock scene.
Adam Curry's Lonely Thanksgiving, UT Game, Menorah Lighting
Adam Curry describes a lonely Thanksgiving spent at a friend's house in Austin while his wife was working in Los Angeles. He recounts meeting a real Texas cowboy, Cliff Tynard, who authored a cookbook with a foreword by Tommy Lee Jones. Curry also mentions witnessing a Hanukkah menorah lighting ceremony for the first time.
Spielberg's Lincoln, Historical Inaccuracies and Casting
Specific cinematic choices in the movie Lincoln are critiqued, including the performances of Daniel Day-Lewis and Tommy Lee Jones. Historical inaccuracies are highlighted, such as the unlikely presence of Mary Todd Lincoln in the House gallery during the amendment vote. The film's ending, involving a romantic subplot for Representative Thaddeus Stevens, is characterized as a fictionalized addition to the historical record.
Barry Sonnenfeld on Movie Star Head Proportions
Director Barry Sonnenfeld observes that successful movie stars like Josh Brolin and Tommy Lee Jones often have physically large heads relative to their bodies. This "proportion of head to body" is cited as a key reason they perform well on camera and achieve stardom.
