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WHAT WENT WRONG

What Went Wrong covers Hollywood’s most notoriously disastrous movie productions, digging into the behind-the-scenes insanity of everything from massive flops to record-breaking blockbusters. In each episode, hosts Lizzie Bassett and Chris Winterbauer dive into a new film to explore the mind-blowing (and sometimes numbing) reasons why making a movie is nearly impossible (especially a good one). Produced by David Boman.Subscribe on Apple Connect or PATREON for "WWW" BONUS CONTENT! Hosted on Acast

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01:08:11

Garden State (with Zach Braff)

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2024/06/10

A bereft budget! Malfunctioning motorcycles! Two dogs looking for love in all the wrong places! This week, Chris & Lizzie speak with the writer/director/star of Garden State, Zach Braff, on how he made 2004’s little indie that could, Danny DeVito’s unlikely role in getting the film made, and just how, exactly, he scored the soundtrack of the decade.Go Ad-Free - Join Our Patreon! Check Out Our Merch! Follow Us on Instagram! What Movie's Next? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy

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01:35:22

Ghostbusters

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2024/05/27

A specter of a script! A lead prone to ghosting! A soul-wrenching schedule! This week, Chris & Lizzie cross the streams with 1984’s supernatural success story, Ghostbusters. Learn how a cabal of Canadian comedians created an American classic and how John Belushi haunted the film more literally than you may know.*CORRECTIONS: *Lyndsey Buckingham caught some undeserved strays in this episode - he'd actually recently written Holiday Road for National Lampoon's Vacation. Go Ad-Free - Join Our

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01:23:00

Chinatown (with Paul Scheer)

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2024/05/13

This week, Faye Dunaway and Roman Polanski square off in one of the messiest on set feuds of all time. ‘Chinatown’ may be one of the greatest movies ever made, but between hair plucking, tv throwing, and alleged urine tossing, the production was an absolute disaster. Special guest Paul Scheer joins the pod to discuss the insane making of the 1974 Jack Nicholson classic, and the complicated legacy it leaves behind.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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01:21:58

The Sixth Sense

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2024/04/29

How did a director trapped in Harvey Weinstein’s movie jail, an action star who nuked his most recent film, and a children’s studio in crisis make one of the most influential horror films of all time? Join Chris and Lizzie as they find out why Toni Collette was less than thrilled to land her part, why Michael Cera didn’t land the lead role and the unexpected power of a PG-13 rating.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:50:54

Below The Line - Armorer (Django Unchained)

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2024/04/22

Armorer Larry Zanoff (Django Unchained, Captain America: Winter Soldier, The Matrix Resurrections) is a combat veteran, a bonafide gunsmith, and a weapons trainer for actors and law enforcmenet officers alike. He is also a great storyteller and educator, which makes him uniquely capable of explaining the critically important, yet often overlooked role of an armorer. Join us for a discussion on the responsibilities of an on-set armorer, cross-collaboration with departments you wouldn't expect, and

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01:24:27

The Crow

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2024/04/15

‘The Crow’ set the mold for R-rated comic book adaptations, but it’s perhaps most famous for putting its enigmatic star Brandon Lee on the map… and taking him off it forever. Find out how the 1994 film was riddled with problems long before Lee’s untimely death, who else almost played Eric Draven, and the film’s surprising connection to ‘John Wick’. We’re also joined by an expert, armorer Larry Zanoff, to break down the shooting itself.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California

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00:53:25

Boyz n the Hood (Part 1)

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2024/04/01

What do Pee-wee's Playhouse, Stand By Me and Howard the Duck have in common? All played pivotal roles in the creation of John Singleton's Boyz n the Hood! This week Chris & Lizzie are joined by guest Jonathan Braylock for a deep dive on one of the greatest debut features of all time - from Ice Cube's bombed audition to John Singleton's insistence that he direct the film... one month out of film school. Make sure to check out Part 2 of this two part coverage! See Privacy Policy at

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00:43:57

Boyz n the Hood (Part 2)

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2024/04/01

What do Pee-wee's Playhouse, Stand By Me and Howard the Duck have in common? All played pivotal roles in the creation of John Singleton's Boyz n the Hood! This week Chris & Lizzie are joined by guest Jonathan Braylock for a deep dive on one of the greatest debut features of all time - from Ice Cube's bombed audition to John Singleton's insistence that he direct the film... one month out of film school. Make sure to check out Part 1 of this two part coverage!See Privacy Policy at

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00:51:53

Below The Line - Steadicam Operator (Donnie Darko)

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2024/03/25

An interview with Dave Chameides, legendary steadicam operator who has worked on such films as Donnie Darko, St. Vincent, The Tragedy of Macbeth and shows like E.R., The West Wing, and Ozark. Join us as he talks to us about the challenges and joys of his job.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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01:12:28

The Fifth Element

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2024/03/18

An on-set love triangle, a mid-shoot divorce, and costumes even Prince wouldn’t wear. This week we discuss the Fifth Element: a movie conceived by a 16 year old Luc Besson which became the most expensive European film ever made and put Milla Jovovich on the map.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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01:05:35

Lost (Part 2)

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2024/03/04

What took a fake wedding, a real knife, and a willingness to literally die for the shot to pull off? The End... of LOST! This week, Chris & Lizzie close the books on the divisive series, exploring how it could have gone on much longer, recent allegations of a toxic work environment, and how even President Obama knew not to mess with the LOST fan base.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:51:49

Below The Line - Script Supervisor (Killers of the...

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2024/02/26

This week, Chris and Lizzie chat with legendary script supervisor Jessica Lichtner. Ms. Lichtner's credits include a long-running collaboration with Martin Scorsese (most recently Killers of the Flower Moon), West Side Story, Knives Out, John Wick, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Parts 1 & 2, and many many more. Join us as we discuss what a script supervisor does in each phase of production, how to effectively communicate on set, and some great advice on working in the industry from a bonafide

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01:19:11

LOST (Part 1)

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2024/02/19

No script? No problem! This week Chris & Lizzie crash into the insane gambit that became LOST. Learn how J.J. Abrams, Damon Lindelof and their incredible production team turned around the most expensive pilot ever made… in 90 days… and how the man who greenlit the project paid the price.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:02:14

We Have To Go Back!

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2024/01/22

ANNOUNCEMENT! We will be back February 19th with... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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01:19:14

Big Trouble In Little China

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2023/12/18

Starring Clint Eastwood, directed by Walter Hill and set in 1880s San Francisco? This week, Chris & Lizzie dive into one of John Carpenter’s most subversive films - learn how Kurt Russell did everything in his power to avoid having to fight, Dennis Dun and John Carpenter made Wang Chi the real hero, and how Eddie Murphy stomped on all of it. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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01:07:53

Mad Max: Fury Road (Part 2)

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2023/12/04

It’s Tom Hardy vs. everyone in part 2 of Mad Max: Fury Road! Find out how he and Charlize Theron almost came to blows, and why he apologized to George Miller after seeing the film. Chris and Lizzie also cover post-production and the bumpy road to the Oscars. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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01:07:05

Mad Max: Fury Road (Part 1)

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2023/11/20

Mad Max: Fury Road took almost 20 years to make it to the screen, and faced a nearly impossible set of challenges. Find out how a talking pig and dancing penguins helped make one of the greatest action movies of all time possible, why Charlize Theron was dying to be in a Mad Max movie, and why the ghost of Heath Ledger haunted George Miller. This is part 1 where we’ll be covering the development and pre-production leading up to filming. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California

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01:11:20

Do The Right Thing

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2023/11/06

Starring Robert De Niro, Laurence Fishburne and Matt Dillon? This week, join Chris and Lizzie as they learn how Spike Lee fought the powers that be to bring his 1989 classic to life! From executives hand-wringing over riots (that would never happen), last minute budget cuts and an all time Oscar snub, Do the Right Thing’s continued success and relevance is a testament to the power of an incredible cast and crew. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:54:57

The Omen

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2023/10/31

Was The Omen the most cursed movie ever made? Or was it just… the 70’s? Join Lizzie and Chris as they explore the series of tragic, strange, and mysterious events that plagued Gregory Peck and the crew of 1976’s horror classic The Omen. Could it be true that the devil didn’t want this movie to be made?! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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01:13:40

Galaxy Quest

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2023/10/23

What do you do when the number one on your call sheet won’t stop farting? Embrace it! This week, Chris & Lizzie travel to the Klatu Nebula to cover Galaxy Quest, a nearly perfect film almost undone by a terrible marketing campaign. Learn how this production survived the loss of its first director, on set script changes, and Alan Rickman’s despair at working with Tim Allen to become one of David Mamet’s favorite films. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice

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