WHAT WENT WRONG
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What Went Wrong covers Hollywood’s most notoriously disastrous movie productions, digging into the behind-the-scenes insanity of everything from massive flops to record-breaking blockbusters. In each episode, hosts Lizzie Bassett and Chris Winterbauer dive into a new film to explore the mind-blowing (and sometimes numbing) reasons why making a movie is nearly impossible (especially a good one). Produced by David Boman.
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Chinatown (with Paul Scheer)
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05/13/24 • 83 min
This week, Faye Dunaway and Roman Polanski square off in one of the messiest on-set feuds of all time. Chinatown may be one of the greatest movies ever made, but between hair plucking, tv throwing, and alleged urine tossing, the production was an absolute disaster. Special guest Paul Scheer (Unspooled, How Did This Get Made) joins Lizzie & Chris to discuss the insane making of the 1974 Jack Nicholson classic, and the complicated legacy it leaves behind.
Check out Paul's memoir, Joyful Recollections of Trauma.
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Mommie Dearest
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07/24/23 • 74 min
Joan Crawford may have haunted the set, but the real terror on 1981’s Mommie Dearest was Faye Dunaway. This week Lizzie & Chris explore how a controversial memoir went from Oscar to instant camp classic. From accidental stabbings to dueling husbands, this production really had it all. As Mommie would say: bring us the axe!
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Galaxy Quest
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10/23/23 • 73 min
What do you do when the number one on your call sheet won’t stop farting? Embrace it! This week, Chris & Lizzie travel to the Klatu Nebula to cover Galaxy Quest, a nearly perfect film almost undone by a terrible marketing campaign. Learn how this production survived the loss of its first director, on-set script changes, and Alan Rickman’s despair at working with Tim Allen to become one of David Mamet’s favorite films.
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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
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03/31/25 • 92 min
Would audiences walk out? Would the animation make them sick? Was Walt Disney a madman? Such were the real musings of industry experts when Walt bet it all on Snow White, Disney’s first feature animated film. Join Chris and guest hosts Elena Crevello and Chelsea Davison (of Podstruck) as they explore how Disney redefined cinema forever with a four quadrant hit for the ages.
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02/26/24 • 51 min
This week, Chris and Lizzie chat with legendary script supervisor Jessica Lichtner. Ms. Lichtner's credits include a long-running collaboration with Martin Scorsese (most recently Killers of the Flower Moon), West Side Story, Knives Out, John Wick, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Parts 1 & 2, and many many more. Join us as we discuss what a script supervisor does in each phase of production, how to effectively communicate on set, and some great advice on working in the industry from a bonafide pro.
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ENCORE: Gladiator
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08/21/23 • 55 min
Pissed off Russell Crowe, a fatal drinking game and Phoenician fainting spells - how Ridley Scott’s Gladiator went from 32 page shooting script to Oscar glory.
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Predator
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03/17/25 • 98 min
This week, Chris and special guest (and film critic) Dan Murrell get to the choppa! with a deep dive of 1987's Predator. They'll be braving snakes (venomous and Hollywood), fire ants, scorpions and traveler's diarrhea as they explore this unlikely sci-fi action classic's arduous production. Learn how Arnold hooked the crew on cigars, bested Jesse Ventura's biceps, and why Shane Black was killed first. Plus, why you may not want to attempt heat vision in 100-degree weather...
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The Princess Bride
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10/09/23 • 73 min
What do Chernobyl, Fat Albert, and Andre the Giant have in common? Why, The Princess Bride, of course! Join Lizzie & Chris as they discover how this incredible film took over 14 years to make, why it was NOT a box office success, and how a massive fart can teach you the most important lesson in human empathy.
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Boyz n the Hood (Part 1)
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04/01/24 • 53 min
What do Pee-wee's Playhouse, Stand By Me and Howard the Duck have in common? All played pivotal roles in the creation of John Singleton's Boyz n the Hood! This week Chris & Lizzie are joined by guest Jonathan Braylock for a deep dive on one of the greatest debut features of all time - from Ice Cube's bombed audition to John Singleton's insistence that he direct the film... one month out of film school. Make sure to check out Part 2 of this two part coverage!
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ENCORE: Gladiator
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08/21/23 • 55 min
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FAQ
How many episodes does WHAT WENT WRONG have?
WHAT WENT WRONG currently has 137 episodes available.
What topics does WHAT WENT WRONG cover?
The podcast is about Acting, Film, History, Podcasts, Disaster, Hollywood, Movie and Tv & Film.
What is the most popular episode on WHAT WENT WRONG?
The episode title 'Chinatown (with Paul Scheer)' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on WHAT WENT WRONG?
The average episode length on WHAT WENT WRONG is 63 minutes.
How often are episodes of WHAT WENT WRONG released?
Episodes of WHAT WENT WRONG are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of WHAT WENT WRONG?
The first episode of WHAT WENT WRONG was released on May 11, 2020.
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