The Long, Hot Summer (Episode 13) - Hot Date with Dan and Vicky

It took three William Faulkner stories to make the sultry, southern classic film The Long, Hot Summer and one difficult movie icon to almost unmake it. Although Orson Welles was director Martin Ritt's one and only choice to play burly land baron Will Varner, the two clashed continually on the sticky Louisiana set.  They would eventually make up after the movie was finished but Ritt seems to have definitely earned the moniker the industry gave him later -- the Orson Tamer. In stark contrast, leads Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward were in the throes of a love affair on and off screen and would eventually get married just two months after the film wrapped.  Their union became one of the longest and loveliest in movie history.   For episode 13, Dan and Vicky discuss the joys of watching two lead actors fall in movie AND real love on screen, compare this film to other Southern Gothic films of the time, and give their thoughts on the wonder that is Orson Welles. You'll also get the latest dope on the Pope, M. Night Shyamalan's newest The Visit, and Johnny Depp's take on Whitey Bulger. This one's a real barn burner!  Hot Date with Dan and Vicky, lucky number 13!