cover of episode Matinee Monday: The Adventures of Pluto Nash (w/ Jessica St. Clair & Lennon Parham)

Matinee Monday: The Adventures of Pluto Nash (w/ Jessica St. Clair & Lennon Parham)

2024/11/4
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How Did This Get Made?

Key Insights

Why did Eddie Murphy agree to star in 'The Adventures of Pluto Nash'?

Murphy might have been intrigued by the idea of an anti-gravity fight scene, which could have been enough to convince him to sign on, despite the film's confusing premise.

What was the most memorable scene for the hosts regarding Rosario Dawson's character?

The most memorable scene was when Rosario Dawson puts on a space suit and simply jumps up, showing the extent of her character's exploration of weightlessness.

How did the hosts describe the sound effects of the guns in the movie?

The hosts described the gun sound effects as amazingly terrible, with a generic 'pew' sound instead of realistic bullet sounds, adding to the film's overall absurdity.

What was the hosts' reaction to the lack of zero gravity scenes considering the film's budget?

The hosts were surprised and somewhat baffled that with a $100 million budget, there were not more zero gravity scenes, despite the film having at least one significant shootout in zero gravity.

What did the hosts suggest as a possible explanation for the film's confusing nature?

The hosts suggested that the film might have been conceived based on the idea of a last-minute, anti-gravity fight scene, which could have been the sole selling point to attract actors and crew.

Chapters

The hosts and guests discuss the confusion surrounding the genre and plot of 'The Adventures of Pluto Nash,' questioning whether it's a comedy or an action movie.
  • The movie's plot is described as confusing and lacking clarity.
  • Eddie Murphy's character is initially seen as a smuggler and later as a club owner.
  • There is confusion about the timeline and character backgrounds.

Shownotes Transcript

If you love Star Wars and Spaceballs, you’ll LOVE The Adventures of Pluto Nash. This intergalactic flop will leave you questioning Eddie Murphy’s career choices, the future of civilization, and your own sanity. Our guests Lennon Parham and Jessica St. Clair are down to deconstruct the confusing costuming and cloning that left us all stunned. Watch it if you must, but don’t say we didn’t warn you. (Originally Released 04/10/2012)

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