EPISODE · May 4, 2026 · 1H 33M
Paper Moon (Dadvice Part 3)
from We Love the Love · host We Love the Love
Will's search for parenting advice takes us back to the NewHollywood of the 1970s as we investigate Peter Bogdanovich's 1973 film Paper Moon! Join in as we discuss cinematic scams, the debut (and Oscar-winning performance) of Tatum O'Neal, Madeline Kahn's performance as Trixie Delight, and the current state of Nick Vallelonga's potentially forthcoming That's Amore. Plus: What role did production designer Polly Platt play in shaping the movie? What exactly is Trixie's act? Does Moses (Ryan O'Neal) have any ultimate goals? And, most importantly, is this charming comedy actually a huge bummer?Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising--------------------------------------------------Key sources and links for this episode:Paper Moon in the TCM Archive"Behind the Camera: Paper Moon" (TCM)"Orson Welles, What's Up Doc?, and Paper Moon" (You Must Remember This)Inside Oscar: The Unofficial History of the Academy Awards (1987) by Mason Wiley and Damien Bona"Paper Moon Changes its Outlook as a Musical" (New York Times)"Green Book Co-Writer Nick Vallelonga has Legal Book Thrown at Him by IATSE over Unpaid That's Amore Crew" (Deadline)"Catch Me if You Can Conman Frank Abagnale Jr. Lied about His Lifetime of Lies, Sources Claim" (New York Post)
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