Episode 29 : Ghostbusters (1984)

Resurrecting a blockbuster for a One-Year Anniversary Show is a no-brainer. It’s time to go in-depth into the cultural impact that was GHOSTBUSTERS (1984). Though it’s a film that barely needs an introduction, there’s still a lot to unpack in this sensational story created by long-time creative friends. Indeed, this is a Season One celebration of Don’t Push Pause, but also a deep dive into the GHOSTBUSTERS sci-fi, dark comedy world which grew into a worldwide phenomenon. ▶️ Justin and Lindsay reflect on a year of Don’t Push Pause, discuss why Picks of the Week stray from format, why the MurrayMoment will return in Episode 30 and a brief podcast gag reel of muff-ups over the past year. ▶️ (00:12:22) GHOSTBUSTERS: Four men team up to battle an ever-expanding ghost problem taking over New York City, centering around a demonically-possessed woman and culminating in fight to stop an apocalypse. ▶️ Justin and Lindsay uncover the GHOSTBUSTERS’ origin story and the working-relationship timeline between director Ivan Reitman, writers/actors Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis and Bill Murray. Why the Ghostbusters’ reality is so easily digestible and the significance of the film will be deconstructed, along with a special spotlight on Ernie Hudson’s role and his complicated feelings about the film. The strength of the supporting cast, including Sigourney Weaver, Rick Moranis and Annie Potts, will be discussed, as well as the giant marketing campaign and still very-active franchise and sequels. And don’t worry, countless fun facts about the film will be sprinkled all throughout. ▶️ (01:00:40) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Lindsay goes for her favorite rainy day, action/adventure film, Robert Zemeckis’ ROMANCING THE STONE (1984). Kathleen Turner, Michael Douglas and Danny DeVito star in this swashbuckling story about a woman who sets out to save her sister, then gets mixed up in hunting down a treasure with a charmingly gruff grifter in South America. Justin finally gets to confess his love for his favorite Jean-Claude Van Damme film, LIONHEART (1991). After his brother is murdered, a solider abandons his assignment to financially assist his widowed sister-in-law by entering a high-stakes, yet high-paying, underground society of hand-to-hand combat fighting. ▶️ (01:22:05) Final thoughts: The special effects and artistry of GHOSTBUSTERS, along with personal reflections and a few more behind-the-scenes stories. ▶️ Thank you to everyone listening, subscribing, liking, following, all the things that keep this podcast flowing! Thank you to our Announcer-Mary Timmel, Musicman-Matt Pace, Artist-Beau Shoulders and Film Contributor-Justin Hayward, for all your assistance and support! We’re looking forward to Season 2, debuting on June 4th with REPO MAN! ▶️ Check out Don’t Push Pause’s social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) for Justin and Lindsay hitting up GHOSTBUSTERS: IN CONCERT presented by the ST. LOUIS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA on May 17th, 2019!