Episode 309 – The Player (1992)

Max, Mike; Movies

Heeeyyyyyy, listeners! Sweeties, honeys, babies, pussycats, pumpkins! Fabulous to see you, totally mean that, been too long, what’s your latest project, that’s great, how’d the rehab stint go, glad to hear it, have they dropped the charges yet, absolutely terrif to hear that, gotta run, have your service call my service we’ll do breakfast lunch dinner, love ya! God, I hate that individual . . . As you have no doubt sussed out, we’ve started our new series “Ready When You Are, C.B.!” focusing on one of Hollywood’s favorite subjects: itself! Yes, we’ll be going through a number of cinematic offerings that focus on Hollywood itself, Tinseltown, Magicville, Sorcery Hamlet, whatever, both in the old days and the new-ish. We’re making our initial pitch for the upfronts with some sweet hooks that’ll look good on the one-sheets . . . and no, I have no idea what I just said but it’s kind of like “La Strada” meets “Science Crazed”! Or rather, it’s exactly like Robert Altman’s righteous middle-finger to the film production process, “The Player.” Just keep in mind that this is back in the 90’s, when screenwriters weren’t particularly respected. Not like today, when the studio execs respect them enough to replace them with A.I. . ..

By the way, if you’re interested in what Mike was actually saying in his elegantly-crafted opening, check here!

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