#72 - ANIMAL HOUSE/ CADDYSHACK /A FUTILE AND STUPID GESTURE: The Tragic History of NATIONAL LAMPOON creator Doug Kenney

In this special episode of WN MOVIE TALK PODCAST Trev had decided to kick off a journey of rediscovery of the comedy movies of the 80s, and as he was about to begin this journey the Universe threw a coincidence of massive magnitude into his path, namely the movie A Futile and Stupid Gesture (2018) through which Trev discovered the life and times of Doug Kenney, co-founder of the National Lampoon Magazine and creator of such groundbreaking movies such as Animal House and Caddyshack. With comedy performers and collaborators in tow such as Harold Ramis, Bill Murray, John Belushi and Chevy Chase, Kenney and the National Lampoon set the stage for the comedy revolution that would shape the coming decade of cinema.If that wasn't enough of a coincidence, Trev also stumbled across the following books too, Wild and Crazy Guys – How the Comedy Mavericks of the 80s Changed Hollywood Forever and Caddyshack – The Making of A Hollywood Cinderella Story, again completely by chance, and which helped him to fill in the gaps, and so he thought that he would share what he had learnt about the origins of this era in cinema history.Read or Listen to the following books / audio books for a deeper dive into the 80’s movies - Wild and Crazy Guys – How the Comedy Mavericks of the 80s Changed Hollywood Forever- https://amzn.to/3UPE63NCaddyshack – The Making of A Hollywood Cinderella Story - https://amzn.to/4bowPPKA Futile and Stupid Gesture - https://amzn.to/3UFl4xa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Unroll the film reel and grab your popcorn! Welcome to the WN MOVIE TALK PODCAST – formerly We Need To Talk About Movies – where host Trev dives deep into the captivating world of cinema. Whether you’re a seasoned cinephile or just love a good movie night, this podcast delivers over 100 episodes of fun, insightful film talk. From breaking down directors’ debut films to exploring the golden eras of the 70s and 80s, Trev leaves no stone unturned. So for movie history, film trivia, and directors insights, this is the podcast for you.With recurring segments like Films I Own but Haven't Watched Yet and the in-depth 007 Project, there’s always something fresh to discover. Trev, now flying solo, brings his inner film geek to the forefront with every episode, previously joined by friends Nath, Stan, and his brother Robin. So, whether you're looking to expand your film knowledge or just want to reminisce about the classics, this podcast is your go-to destination. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.