Episode 114: Zucker Abrahams Zucker (feat. Sean & Frank of Film Junk)

Two hosts from my favorite movie podcast return for a second appearance!  Sean Dwyer and Frank Knezic from Film Junk are back to have some laughs and deconstruct the art of the parody genre, focusing on the acclaimed trio Zucker Abrahams Zucker.  We talk about the origins of the term “spoof,” revisit and review the three films that ZAZ created together, and talk about other comedies that each of them directed. There’s also a discussion over the recent wave of bad parody films, the legacy of Leslie Nielsen, and many more topics throughout.  How silly can we get?  Find out as we dive head first into the world of comedy. Surely, you’ll enjoy this episode?    00:00 – 25:41 - Introduction 25:42 – 26:35 - Director(s) Song 26:36 – 56:14 - Kentucky Fried Movie, Airplane! 56:15 – 01:40:12 - Top Secret, The Naked Gun 01:40:13 – 02:07:49 - Other Comedies We Watched 02:07:50 – 02:12:50 - Top 3 ZAZ Films / Outro Big thanks to Sean and Frank for coming on the show and be sure to listen to Film Junk if you haven't already!  The next episode will arrive in two weeks, featuring returning guest Sergio Mims as we talk about the work of the legendary Nicholas Ray, director of such classics like Rebel Without a Cause.  In the meantime, send me an email over at [email protected], visit the website at http://directorsclubpodcast.com and of course, the NPN network where this show along with many great movie and music podcasts are available: http://nowplayingnetwork.net Visit Film Junk: http://filmjunk.com Support Film Junk: http://filmjunk.bandcamp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit directorsclub.substack.com/subscribe