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Light The Fuse - The Official Mission: Impossible Podcast

Paramount Pictures

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, starts now! Whether you"re a longtime fan of the series or a newcomer looking to join the mission, Light the Fuse is your ultimate companion to the “Mission: Impossible” movie franchise. Through exclusive interviews with cast and crew, Superfans Charles Hood (writer/director) and Drew Taylor (film journalist) take you inside the world of Ethan Hunt for an incredible look at the iconic characters, heart-stopping missions, jaw-dropping stunts, and

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61:19

Getting Scary with Sean S. Cunningham, Director of...

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2024/06/04

We are joined by Sean S. Cunningham for this very special, very spooky episode of “The Directors.” “Friday the 13th” director Cunningham tells us about the origins of the film, how they actually produced the movie and what it was like to kill Kevin Bacon with an arrow. Grab your popcorn, turn out the lights and listen up!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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77:42

Revisiting Christopher McQuarrie on "Mission:...

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2024/05/31

Let’s go back to (almost) the beginning with our very in-depth conversation with filmmaker Christopher McQuarrie. In this episode, McQuarrie talks about his involvement in “Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol,” how that wound up with him directing “Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation” and finally about the just-released (at the time) “Mission: Impossible – Fallout.” It’s a wonderful chat with one of our favorite people.This episode was originally released in December 2018. You can own “Mission:

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44:37

This Episode is a Secret "10 Cloverfield Lane" Sequel...

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2024/05/28

We are so thrilled to be joined by Dan Trachtenberg, the filmmaker behind “10 Cloverfield Lane,” on this week’s episode of “The Directors.” We discuss working within the Bad Robot framework, how the movie was supposed to look and what J.J. Abrams contributed. Plus, get updates on Trachtenberg’s “Prey” sequel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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35:40

Trapped in a Bunker with "10 Cloverfield Lane"...

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2024/05/21

Joining us on this episode of “The Directors” is Dan Trachtenberg, the director of new Paramount classic “10 Cloverfield Lane.” In this episode, learn about Trachtenberg’s origin story, how he got on board the project and how a spec script called “The Cellar” became “10 Cloverfield Lane.”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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102:09

Revisiting Robert Elswit, Cinematographer for...

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2024/05/17

This week we are revisiting our conversation with Oscar®-winning cinematographer Robert Elswit, who shot both “Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol” and “Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation.” It was a huge thrill getting to chat with this legend, who shares details about the making of both films, including what it was like to shoot the Burj, how his background in visual effects aided in the underwater sequence and what went into the opera sequence. It's a doozy! This episode was originally released

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39:28

Back to “Nebraska” with Alexander Payne (Part Two)

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2024/05/14

Alexander Payne joins us on “The Directors,” where we touch on his other Paramount gems – the road trip movie “Nebraska” and the underrated “Downsizing.” Learn how he got the studio to agree to black-and-white for “Nebraska” and why he thinks “Downsizing” should have been a television series instead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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39:03

“Election” Results with Alexander Payne (Part One)

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2024/05/07

On this episode of “The Directors” we are joined by Alexander Payne, who takes us through the inception and making of his early Paramount classic “Election.” Payne discusses the challenges with multiple voiceovers, working with MTV and his playful sense of continuity. If you love “Election” as much as we do (and even if you don’t), this is a very fun conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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70:59

Revisiting Michael Giacchino, Composer of “Mission:...

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2024/05/03

Michael Giacchino is a world-famous composer who did both “Mission: Impossible III” and “Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol.” He is also a very cool guy. We talked to him about how he got involved with the franchise, working with filmmakers J.J. Abrams and Brad Bird, and his debut solo album. And yes, we also talk about the amazing track names on the score albums.This episode was originally released in November 2020. You can own “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning” on digital and 4K HD,

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39:53

Randomized Ending with "Clue" Director Jonathan Lynn...

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2024/04/30

We are joined by Jonathan Lynn, who made the cult comedy classic “Clue,” this time talking about the film’s release and some of his other projects, notably “The Distinguished Gentleman,” “The Whole Nine Yards” and the Oscar-winning “My Cousin Vinny.” It’s a good one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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38:31

Clued In with "Clue" Director Jonathan Lynn (Part One)

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2024/04/23

We are joined by Jonathan Lynn, the filmmaker behind the immortal based-on-a-board-game comedic mystery “Clue.” Learn how he joined the project, the decision to engage with the multiple endings idea and how there was a fourth ending that was ultimately cut. It doesn’t take a detective to see that this is a super-entertaining chat!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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78:51

Revisiting John Knoll, Visual Effects Supervisor for...

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2024/04/19

John Knoll is one of the most legendary visual effects artists in history. He also served as the visual effects supervisor for both the first “Mission: Impossible” and “Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol.” He talks about the shot he did on the first film to get his name in the opening credits, working with “Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol” director Brad Bird on the unmade earthquake epic “1906” and we get his Tom Cruise hair rankings.This episode was originally released in February 2020

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41:48

Howard Deutch is "Some Kind of Wonderful" (Part Two)

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2024/04/16

We’re joined by Howard Deutch, the filmmaker behind “Pretty in Pink.” Learn what advice Deutch was given by “Mission: Impossible” director Brian De Palma, go behind the scenes of “Some Kind of Wonderful,” hear about how much John Candy hated making “The Great Outdoors," and so much more!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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40:45

Sitting "Pretty in Pink" with Howard Deutch (Part One)

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2024/04/09

On “The Directors,” we are so thrilled to be chatting with filmmaker Howard Deutch, who directed “Pretty in Pink” and “Some Kind of Wonderful.” This week we get into his collaborative relationship with John Hughes, how Duckie was a controversial figure, and his unmade Hughes project “Oil and Vinegar” – plus much more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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71:27

Revisiting Michael Kaplan, Costume Designer on...

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2024/04/05

Time to look your best because we are joined by Michael Kaplan, the genius costume designer for “Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol” and one of the most talented people currently living (just look up his résumé). We discuss Tom Cruise’s quick-change outfit, the gecko gloves and – of course! – the snow ensembles that he created but were never used. This is an amazing conversation, down to the last stitch.This episode was originally released in April 2020. You can own “Mission: Impossible – Dead

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39:39

Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, and Jerry Zucker Look...

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2024/04/02

We are joined by Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, and Jerry Zucker, better known as the ZAZ team. And while we continue our deep dive into the making of “Airplane!,” we also discuss “Top Secret!,” “Police Squad,” “The Naked Gun” and – of course! – “Ghost,” which was directed by Jerry and became a phenomenon. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll question every decision you’ve ever made! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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45:40

Putting "Airplane!" Together with Jim Abrahams, David...

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2024/03/26

We are really joined by The Directors this week – directors Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, and Jerry Zucker, otherwise known as ZAZ. This week we dive deep into the making of their immortal comedy classic “Airplane!.” Learn about the movie’s connection to “Mission: Impossible” and so much more. It’s a gas! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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80:04

Revisiting Lorne Balfe

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2024/03/22

Lorne Balfe’s score for “Mission: Impossible – Fallout” is an all-time classic, so you can imagine how thrilled we were to talk to the composer about how it all came together. Learn his inspiration for unforgettable cues and how composing the music was its own (almost) impossible mission.This episode was originally released in October 2018. You can own “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning” on digital and 4K HD, Blu-ray and DVD now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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41:44

Partying On with "Wayne's World" Director Penelope...

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2024/03/19

“Wayne’s World” director Penelope Spheeris shares the secret to making a movie based on a “Saturday Night Live" sketch, discusses whether it's true Dana Carvey wanted to quit before filming started, and reveals whether or not the headbanging was improvised. Plus, get bonus stories about Alice Cooper and the late, great Chris Farley. It rocks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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42:44

Rocking Out with "Wayne's World" Director Penelope...

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2024/03/12

On the first installment of our miniseries, The Directors, we chat with director Penelope Spheeris, director of “Wayne’s World.” We discuss how she boarded the project, how her background making music documentaries informed her directorial choices, and get great stories about Mike Myers and Dana Carvey. Party on!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:50

Introducing Light the Fuse Presents: The Directors

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2024/03/05

In our very first miniseries, “The Directors,” we talk to filmmakers who have made truly iconic Paramount movies to find out what that process was like, getting all of the details and juicy tidbits that only we can. From Penelope Spheeris to Alexander Payne, it’s an unforgettable trip through cinema history. Starting March 12th, new episodes every Tuesday!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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