EPISODE · Mar 22, 2022 · 1H 28M
Episode 90 : The Wedding Singer
from Don’t Push Pause · host Don’t Push Pause
Throughout the last 30 years, Adam Sandler has remained current while evolving as an entertainer, yet staying true to his comedy roots. Cranking out hit after hit, join us on this ride through Sandler’s career, making a pit stop at a giant pivotal moment in time with 1998’s THE WEDDING SINGER. //***Discussions include***\\ —Sandler’s break into comedy, acting & how college set the stage for his future career; early acting jobs & forming a creative pool of friends, partners; Saturday Night Live & breaking into movies. —THE WEDDING SINGER: The timely significance & magic of the Sandler/Barrymore pairing; concept, writing process, balancing heartache & humor; broadening Sandler’s comedy & introduction of a female voice in his films; favorites in the cast, music & reception. —Furthering Sandler’s comedy evolution, while expanding outside the genre; consistency of multiple recurring themes in his films; co-writing, co-producing & working with same group of directors; critical reactions to his films, as well as our own thoughts. Adam Sandler, Drew Barrymore, Christine Taylor & Allen Covert star in THE WEDDING SINGER (1998). Directed by Frank Coraci. //***Picks of the Week***\\ Lindsay’s Pick: FUNNY PEOPLE (2009). Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen, Leslie Mann /// Directed by Judd Apatow. Justin’s Pick: JUST GO WITH IT (2011). Adam Sandler, Jennifer Aniston, Nick Swardson /// Directed by Dennis Dugan. //***MurrayMoment***\\ The formation of the semi-experimental, classical music supergroup, Bill Murray, Jan Vogler & Friends, plus how their album, New Worlds, came together. //***Final Thoughts: Our Top 5 Favorite Sandler Films .***\\ **Next Episode: TRIBUTE TO IVAN REITMAN.** //Please rate, review & subscribe. //Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & YouTube. www.dontpushpausepodcast.com [email protected] //Hosts: Justin Johnson & Lindsay Reber // Music: Matt Pace // Announcer: Mary Timmel // Logo: Beau Shoulders. Be Kind and Rewatch // March 22, 2022
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Throughout the last 30 years, Adam Sandler has remained current while evolving as an entertainer, yet staying true to his comedy roots. Cranking out hit after hit, join us on this ride through Sandler’s career, making a pit stop at a giant pivotal moment in time with 1998’s THE WEDDING SINGER. //***Discussions include***\\ —Sandler’s break into comedy, acting & how college set the stage for his future career; early acting jobs & forming a creative pool of friends, partners; Saturday Night Live & breaking into movies. —THE WEDDING SINGER: The timely significance & magic of the Sandler/Barrymore pairing; concept, writing process, balancing heartache & humor; broadening Sandler’s comedy & introduction of a female voice in his films; favorites in the cast, music & reception. —Furthering Sandler’s comedy evolution, while expanding outside the genre; consistency of multiple recurring themes in his films; co-writing, co-producing & working with same group of directors; critical reactions to his films, as well as our own thoughts. Adam Sandler, Drew Barrymore, Christine Taylor & Allen Covert star in THE WEDDING SINGER (1998). Directed by Frank Coraci. //***Picks of the Week***\\ Lindsay’s Pick: FUNNY PEOPLE (2009). Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen, Leslie Mann /// Directed by Judd Apatow. Justin’s Pick: JUST GO WITH IT (2011). Adam Sandler, Jennifer Aniston, Nick Swardson /// Directed by Dennis Dugan. //***MurrayMoment***\\ The formation of the semi-experimental, classical music supergroup, Bill Murray, Jan Vogler & Friends, plus how their album, New Worlds, came together. //***Final Thoughts: Our Top 5 Favorite Sandler Films .***\\ **Next Episode: TRIBUTE TO IVAN REITMAN.** //Please rate, review & subscribe. //Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & YouTube.www.dontpushpausepodcast.comdontpushpausepodcast@gmail.com //Hosts: Justin Johnson & Lindsay Reber // Music: Matt Pace // Announcer: Mary Timmel // Logo: Beau Shoulders. Be Kind and Rewatch // March 22, 2022
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