‘Alive’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Craig Horlbeck
January 17, 2023 · Alive (1993) · Biography · Drama · Thriller · 1:25:24 · ▶ Listen on Spotify
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Stephen A. Smith Hottest Take Award
Craig HorlbeckReferences his previous 'altruistic cannibalism' take from another podcast, defending the survivors' actions as necessary for the greater good▶ 5:08
Probably Unanswerable Questions
Bill SimmonsHow did they have enough cigarettes? Calculated they'd need 70 cartons for 20 people smoking a pack a day for 70 days, plus using cigarettes for birthday candles▶ 37:57
Chris RyanWere they cigarette smugglers? Also questioned smoking at high altitude when lung capacity is diminished, though noted cigarettes suppress hunger▶ 38:22
Big Kahuna Burger Award
Craig HorlbeckDiscussed the wine and noted it's back-to-back rewatchables with people guzzling wine from bottles▶ 45:49
Butch's Girlfriend Award
Chris RyanThe mechanic (Jose played by an ego) - agreed he was glad the character got taken out in the avalanche▶ 48:06
Craig HorlbeckAgreed with criticism of Roy the radio guy as supposed comic relief that doesn't work▶ 47:47
Is There a Better Title?
Bill SimmonsLikes 'Miracle of the Andes' but also suggests joke titles: 'Snow Feast', 'Snow Burgers', 'Human Sushi', 'Cannibal Airlines'▶ 55:17
Chris RyanPrefers 'Alive' because it suggests what happens and feels visceral, while 'Miracle of the Andes' feels like a misnomer▶ 55:21
Casting What-Ifs
Bill SimmonsLeonardo DiCaprio — Leonardo DiCaprio could have played one of the younger guys; wishes there was one awesome star like Brad Pitt, Leo, Affleck, or Damon in the movie▶ 1:01:01
Overacting Award
Craig HorlbeckDiscussed Roy or the mechanic, calling the mechanic 'out of control' and 'deranged'▶ 1:02:35
Apex Mountain
Bill SimmonsDiscussed various categories like plane crashes, survival movies, cannibalism movies, Uruguayan rugby movies, and cigarette smoking movies, but didn't give definitive apex mountain picks for specific actors/directors▶ 1:06:36
Sequel/Prequel/Limited Series/Remake
Bill SimmonsAgrees it's untouchable but discusses hypothetical all-Black cast remake and Wayne Jenkins cast alternatives▶ 1:14:18
Chris RyanParticipates in hypothetical Wayne Jenkins casting discussion with Jonathan Majors as Antonio▶ 1:14:29
Is This Movie Better With
Chris RyanChris mostly reacted to Bill and Craig's comments, offering humorous asides and not directly contributing 'Is This Movie Better With' suggestions.▶ 1:14:51
Craig HorlbeckCraig primarily responded to Bill's suggestions with tangential comments and jokes, not offering specific 'utility player' additions.▶ 1:14:48
Coach Finstock Life Lesson
Bill SimmonsStart eating sooner - don't wait, once you find out they've called off the search party you need strength to get off that mountain and just do whatever it takes▶ 1:21:20
Chris RyanAgreed with taking the trip early, noting he would feel dumb dying on a walk three days into the crash if helicopter came on the fourth day▶ 1:21:53
Craig HorlbeckWhile you have the energy, take the trip - when you land in the first week and know it's winter and bad, go then▶ 1:21:48
Movies Referenced (41)
| Title (year) | Links | Mentions | Mentioned by | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frozen (2013) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 4 | Chris Ryan | ▶ 16:26 |
| Lord of the Flies (1990) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 3 | Bill Simmons, Craig Horlbeck | ▶ 13:09 |
| Chef (2014) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Chris Ryan, Craig Horlbeck | ▶ 1:07:28 |
| Dead Poets Society (1989) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Bill Simmons | ▶ 8:43 |
| Fargo (1996) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Bill Simmons | ▶ 54:40 |
| Hannibal (2001) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Craig Horlbeck, Bill Simmons | ▶ 17:16 |
| It Follows (2014) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Chris Ryan, Bill Simmons | ▶ 4:01 |
| Jaws (1975) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Bill Simmons, Craig Horlbeck | ▶ 18:13 |
| The Purge (2013) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Bill Simmons, Craig Horlbeck | ▶ 59:15 |
| Training Day (2001) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Chris Ryan | ▶ 20:20 |
| 127 Hours (2010) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Chris Ryan | ▶ 1:19:10 |
| A Few Good Men (1992) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Craig Horlbeck | ▶ 1:02:47 |
Directors Referenced (5)
| Name | Links | Mentions | Mentioned by | Known For | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dead or Alive | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Bill Simmons | The A-Team | ▶ 9:22 |
| Frank Marshall | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Craig Horlbeck | The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Raiders of the Lost Ark | ▶ 17:37 |
| Paul Bellany | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Craig Horlbeck | Stardust | ▶ 0:00 |
| Paul Thomas Anderson | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Bill Simmons | Punch-Drunk Love, Licorice Pizza, There Will Be Blood | ▶ 43:49 |
| Ron Howard | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Bill Simmons | A Beautiful Mind | ▶ 6:15 |
Actors Referenced (20)
| Name | Links | Mentions | Mentioned by | Known For | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethan Hawke | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 8 | Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan | Training Day, Before Sunrise, Before Midnight | ▶ 3:18 |
| Josh Hamilton | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 5 | Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan | Alive | ▶ 9:07 |
| Matt Damon | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 4 | Bill Simmons, Craig Horlbeck | Good Will Hunting, The Martian, The Departed | ▶ 0:00 |
| Michael Rooker | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 3 | Chris Ryan, Bill Simmons | Guardians of the Galaxy | ▶ 10:29 |
| Cole Hauser | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Bill Simmons | Dazed and Confused, Good Will Hunting | ▶ 19:05 |
| Danny Nucci | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Bill Simmons | Titanic, Crimson Tide, Alive | ▶ 10:27 |
| Joe Rogan | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Craig Horlbeck | ▶ 14:52 | |
| Crazy Town | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Craig Horlbeck | Something's Gotta Give | ▶ 0:07 |
| Jeff Bridges | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Chris Ryan | The Big Lebowski, True Grit | ▶ 1:18:53 |
| Jennifer Aniston | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Bill Simmons | We're the Millers | ▶ 39:07 |
| Jerry Rice | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Bill Simmons | ▶ 1:24:29 | |
| John Malkovich | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Chris Ryan | In the Line of Fire, Being John Malkovich, Burn After Reading | ▶ 35:58 |
Writers Referenced (2)
| Name | Links | Mentions | Mentioned by | Known For | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Sayles | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Chris Ryan | ▶ 9:17 | |
| Tony Behringer | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Chris Ryan | No Hard Feelings, Draft Day | ▶ 5:53 |