Jan 24, 2023
A favorite on the podcast is 'movies about making movies' and Tim Burton's funny, moving, spot-on 1950's Hollywood cautionary tale/celebration of the business 'Ed Wood' is one of the best. Guesting on this episode is Brad Kane, Co-Show-Runner of HBO Max's forthcoming Stephen King 'It' prequel series 'Welcome To Derry'. Brad's been an actor, director, producer, and writer, and brings such interesting depth, perspective, experience and insight to our wide-ranging conversation about the making of this extraordinary film.
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IF your curiosity is piqued (peaked?)...some great links to explore:
'Ed Wood' Wiki
Brad Kane Wiki
'Plan 9 From Outer Space' can be watched for free on YouTube
A great documentary about the life and work of Ed Wood, referenced in the podcast, is 'The Haunted World of Edward D. Wood, Jr'.
Ed Wood's groundbreaking and bonkers cross-dressing film 'Glen or Glenda' is a must-see.
Wikipedia page for the great Bela Lugosi
A must-have handbook for all Hollywood wannabe's is Ed Wood's still-vital 'Hollywood Rat Race', a distillation of all his hard-earned wisdom.
Watch Tim Burton's 'Ed Wood' on Amazon.
Or Watch on YouTube.
Full Cast and Crew episodes mentioned in this episode:
-'Carrie' with Lee Wilkof
-Brian De Palma's 'Blow Out'
-David Fincher's 'Zodiac'
-Peter Bogdanovich's first film, the Roger Corman-produced 'Targets' co-starring Lugosi nemesis Boris Karloff (and a very young Jack Nicholson, in a brief cameo).