Trading Places: Why You Couldn't Make This Eddie Murphy Classic Today

The 80s classic Trading Places is the topic this week, but Joe asks the big question: If this movie came out today, would it cause an outrage?The team dives deep into the high-stakes, dollar-bet plot and the elements that surprised them when rewatching it. They discuss everything from the infamous blackface scene to the surprising amount of nudity Joe didn't expect!You'll also hear:The incredible story of how the film helped Jamie Lee Curtis break out of the "scream queen" genre.The "Eddie Murphy Law"—a real-life commodities trading regulation inspired by the movie.The big plot hole involving Dan Aykroyd's character that ruined the final trade for Richard.A surprise appearance by a young Giancarlo Esposito (The Chicken Man from Breaking Bad!)We want to know: Do you agree with Joe and Amber Finch that it's a "screw it" movie, or are you on Richard’s "cue it" side? Let us know in the comments!P.S. We apologize for the minor sound interruptions in this episode! Richard’s internet connection had a mind of its own.#TradingPlaces #EddieMurphy #80sClassics#JamieLeeCurtis #MoviePodcast