{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5f28b333f956d87bb1ad6cbf/67dcebaf8c4bab627b1de4f6?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"34: Tropic Thunder with Chuck Hayward & Kenny Neibart","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5f28b333f956d87bb1ad6cbf/1742531333476-85bb06de-ba0c-46c8-ac68-dc645609fd10.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Phil and Emily continue their <em>Tom Cruise Mini-Series</em> with one of the wildest entries in his filmography—Ben Stiller’s 2008 Hollywood satire <em>Tropic Thunder</em>! Joining them for the ride are writer/producer Chuck Hayward (<em>WandaVision</em>, <em>Ted Lasso</em>) and screenwriter Kenny Neibart, who help break down the film’s razor-sharp commentary, outrageous performances, and Cruise’s unforgettable (and totally unhinged) turn as studio executive Les Grossman.</p><p><br></p><p>From method acting mayhem to behind-the-scenes chaos, the crew explores why <em>Tropic Thunder</em> remains one of the most daring (and controversial) comedies of the 2000s. How did Cruise steal the movie with just a few scenes? What still works—and what doesn’t—in 2024? And how did this film even get made in the first place?</p><p>Get ready for a no-holds-barred discussion on one of the most talked-about comedies of its time. 🎧🔥</p><p><br></p><p><strong>#TropicThunder #TomCruise #PodcastLikeIts2000s #ChuckHayward #KennyNeibart #BenStiller #ComedyMovies #2000sCinema #PopCulturePodcast #FilmDiscussion #LesGrossman #TomCruiseMiniSeries</strong></p>","author_name":"Rebel Talk Network"}