It’s always interesting to examine so-called outliers in the filmography of directors. For whatever reasons, likely beginning with money, success, and opportunity, directors get pigeon-holed into certain genres. When the try something different, people don’t know what to make of it. Think Wes Craven and Music of the Heart or spoof artist Jeff Zucker with Ghost. This week on the Cinephile Hissy Fit podcast, sponsored and supported by the Ruminations Radio Network, we’ve got one of those classic outliers: Starman.
For their 90th episode, two alien film critics, two resurrected dads, and two road-tripping school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan turn back the science fiction clock to talk about the beloved John Carpenter sci-fi romance Starman. The fellas show their softer side while still regarding the great things that can come from a filmmaker going against the norm. Drive to the crater and get home with us after Thanksgiving! Come for the shared challenge and tirade and stay for the mutual love and respect for the fun movies encapsulate.
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