‘Miracle’ With Bill Simmons and Chris Ryan
January 18, 2022 · Miracle (2004) · Biography · Drama · History · 1:22:50
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Probably Unanswerable Questions
Bill SimmonsAgrees that modern reporting would ruin it - there would be no surprise with USA winning 4-3, and the patriotism and ability to galvanize the country doesn't exist the same way now▶ 13:58
Chris RyanDoes Woj ruin this game? (referring to how modern sports reporting would spoil the surprise of USA winning 4-3)▶ 13:52
Apex Mountain
Bill SimmonsNoah Emmerich — Noah Emmerich - this and Beautiful Girls are his apex mountain combo▶ 45:51
Chris RyanNoah Emmerich — Discusses Noah Emmerich's role but questions whether it's truly apex mountain, noting Craig Patrick seemed like a glorified water guy for most of the movie▶ 46:01
Casting What-Ifs
Bill SimmonsKurt Russell — Kurt Russell was always the focus for O'Connor, no real casting what-ifs. Discussed various casting trivia including Buzz Schneider's son playing Billy, Michael Mantenuto getting cast as OC after a fight during auditions, and director cameos▶ 55:03
Chris RyanEngaged in discussion about director cameos, suggesting doing the Scorsese Taxi Driver speech in any movie regardless of context▶ 56:19
Joey Pants Award
Bill SimmonsEddie Cahill — Eddie Cahill who played Jim Craig, described as 'that guy from CSI New York'▶ 56:52
Chris RyanKenneth Welsh — Kenneth Walsh as the doc, noting he's in Twin Peaks and everything, and also Sean McCain who plays Walter▶ 57:03
Half-Assed Internet Research
Bill SimmonsMichael Mantenuto (Jack O'Callaghan actor) left acting, joined Army, fought ISIS as Green Beret, committed suicide in 2017; Jim Craig had DUI/manslaughter in 80s▶ 1:00:42
Chris RyanJim Craig stopped 39 shots in the real game (39 to 16 shots attempted), and the movie shows all 39▶ 1:01:21
Who Won the Movie
Chris RyanKurt Russell — Agrees with Kurt Russell choice and provides extended praise for the movie, calling it 'amazing' and discussing the impressive hockey choreography▶ 1:17:31
Movies Referenced (27)
| Title (year) | Links | Mentions | Mentioned by | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah (2014) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 12 | Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan | ▶ 29:16 |
| Escape from New York (1981) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 5 | Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan | ▶ 17:47 |
| Remember the Titans (2000) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 4 | Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan | ▶ 23:31 |
| Any Given Sunday (1999) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Chris Ryan | ▶ 40:29 |
| Coach Carter (2005) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Bill Simmons | ▶ 23:54 |
| Death Proof (2007) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Chris Ryan | ▶ 17:51 |
| Fargo (1996) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Bill Simmons | ▶ 54:33 |
| Finding Neverland (2004) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Bill Simmons | ▶ 26:29 |
| Friday Night Lights (2004) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Chris Ryan, Bill Simmons | ▶ 1:12:18 |
| Frozen (2013) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan | ▶ 4:53 |
| Rocky IV (1985) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Bill Simmons | ▶ 59:48 |
| Taxi Driver (1976) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan | ▶ 56:13 |
Directors Referenced (8)
| Name | Links | Mentions | Mentioned by | Known For | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Craig | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 14 | Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan | ▶ 6:10 | |
| Gavin O'Connor | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 9 | Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan | The Accountant, Pride and Glory | ▶ 7:45 |
| Jack O'Callaghan | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Bill Simmons | ▶ 12:46 | |
| Kevin Costner | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Chris Ryan, Bill Simmons | Dances with Wolves, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves | ▶ 17:17 |
| Clint Eastwood | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Chris Ryan | Million Dollar Baby, Gran Torino, Unforgiven | ▶ 26:23 |
| George Roy Hill | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Bill Simmons | The Sting, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Slap Shot | ▶ 8:38 |
| Leslie Libman | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Bill Simmons | ▶ 0:14 | |
| M. Night Shyamalan | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Bill Simmons | Lady in the Water, The Village | ▶ 56:28 |
Actors Referenced (38)
| Name | Links | Mentions | Mentioned by | Known For | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kurt Russell | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 28 | Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan | Escape from New York, The Hateful Eight | ▶ 10:11 |
| Noah Emmerich | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 12 | Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan | Super 8, The Truman Show, Miracle | ▶ 29:16 |
| Al Michaels | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 11 | Chris Ryan, Bill Simmons | Miracle | ▶ 7:08 |
| Taylor Kitsch | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 6 | Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan | John Carter, Battleship | ▶ 59:01 |
| Al Pacino | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 4 | Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan | Dog Day Afternoon, The Godfather | ▶ 1:12:25 |
| Patricia Clarkson | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 4 | Chris Ryan, Bill Simmons | Far from Heaven, The Green Mile | ▶ 18:54 |
| Billy Bean | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 3 | Bill Simmons | ▶ 50:22 | |
| Mike Tyson | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 3 | Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan | The Hangover | ▶ 10:42 |
| Sandra Bullock | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 3 | Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan | The Proposal, Miss Congeniality, Speed | ▶ 24:35 |
| Johnny Depp | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Bill Simmons | ▶ 26:29 | |
| Michael Mantenuto | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Bill Simmons | Miracle | ▶ 55:36 |
| Pat LaFontaine | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Bill Simmons | ▶ 4:33 |
Writers Referenced (1)
| Name | Links | Mentions | Mentioned by | Known For | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Shelton | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Chris Ryan, Bill Simmons | White Men Can't Jump | ▶ 7:45 |
Cinematographers Referenced (1)
| Name | Links | Mentions | Mentioned by | Known For | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Barcelona | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Chris Ryan | Elysium, Venom, Jurassic World | ▶ 45:11 |