EPISODE · Nov 20, 2025 · 55 MIN
EPISODE 31: TRUE LIES
from Crouch Cinema Corner · host Peter and Tim Crouch
This week on Crouch Cinema Corner we leap into the high energy world of True Lies, the 1994 James Cameron action comedy starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jamie Lee Curtis. As part of our James Cameron season we explore how this wild mix of spy thrills, domestic chaos, blockbuster scale and classic nineties comedy fits into his larger filmography. From the glossy action set pieces to the bewildering yet charming tonal swings the movie delivers plenty to talk about and plenty to laugh over.We dig into the film’s playful take on secret agent tropes, the unforgettable performances from Arnold and Jamie Lee Curtis, and the surprising emotional beats hidden under all the explosions and flying fish tails. Along the way we talk Bond influences, the movie’s enormous budget, and why this still feels like one of the most unusual projects Cameron ever tackled. It is an episode full of fun, positivity and big James Cameron energy as we continue our journey toward Avatar and the rest of his bold and ambitious films.
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This week on Crouch Cinema Corner we leap into the high energy world of True Lies, the 1994 James Cameron action comedy starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jamie Lee Curtis. As part of our James Cameron season we explore how this wild mix of spy thrills, domestic chaos, blockbuster scale and classic nineties comedy fits into his larger filmography. From the glossy action set pieces to the bewildering yet charming tonal swings the movie delivers plenty to talk about and plenty to laugh over.We dig into the film’s playful take on secret agent tropes, the unforgettable performances from Arnold and Jamie Lee Curtis, and the surprising emotional beats hidden under all the explosions and flying fish tails. Along the way we talk Bond influences, the movie’s enormous budget, and why this still feels like one of the most unusual projects Cameron ever tackled. It is an episode full of fun, positivity and big James Cameron energy as we continue our journey toward Avatar and the rest of his bold and ambitious films.
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