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‘My Best Friend's Wedding’ With Bill Simmons, Juliet Litman, and Amanda Dobbins
August 9, 2018 · My Best Friend's Wedding (1997) · Comedy · Drama · Romance · 1:26:39 · ▶ Listen on Spotify
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Apex Mountain
Amanda DobbinsAcknowledged There's Something About Mary was a phenomenon and Cameron Diaz was great in it, but didn't offer alternative pick▶ 24:10
Juliet LitmanDiscussed Cameron Diaz's career arc and PR challenges but didn't give a specific Apex Mountain pick▶ 23:32
What's Aged the Best
Amanda DobbinsThe backup marriage pact concept, which started with this movie and is now seen everywhere▶ 38:29
Bill SimmonsThe title, Julia Roberts and Cameron Diaz's looks/performances, Chicago as a setting, Cameron Diaz's BMW convertible, and Julia battling for screen time with Cameron▶ 35:43
Juliet LitmanJulia Roberts' style and how beautiful she looks - her fashion is very current now including crop tops and small sunglasses▶ 37:56
Casting What-Ifs
Amanda DobbinsEdward Burns — Notes Julia Roberts had good PR during rumored personal struggles, finds Ed Burns very handsome and says her husband resembles him, but seems conflicted about the casting choice▶ 46:56
Bill SimmonsEdward Burns — Discusses Sarah Jessica Parker turning down Julia Roberts' role for Sex and the City, analyzes Julia Roberts' career drought in the 90s, and strongly prefers Ed Burns over Dermot Mulroney for the male lead▶ 45:43
Juliet LitmanEdward Burns — Ed Burns would be a clear upgrade over Dermot Mulroney - more believable and smarter for the role▶ 52:01
Dion Waiters Award
Juliet LitmanCarrie Preston — Carrie Preston (who answers the phone at the end and talks about her sister licking the ice David sculpture)▶ 53:58
Half-Assed Internet Research
Amanda DobbinsReacted to the research findings, particularly opposed to the John Corbett ending saying 'Don't bring Aiden in at the end of this movie to fix it. That's so lame'▶ 56:00
Bill SimmonsPresented research including: Delmet Mulroney and Julia Roberts are still close, potential sequel 'My Best Friend's Divorce' was discussed in 2001, test audiences thought Julia was too evil requiring reshoots to beef up Rupert Everett's character, original ending had Julia meeting John Corbett but was changed after poor testing, and Julia Roberts wore a wig in the final ending shot filmed 8 months later▶ 54:41
Juliet LitmanResponded positively to the research saying 'That's a lot of research' and suggested the movie should be redone rather than sequelized▶ 56:43
Best Quote
Amanda DobbinsThe creme brulee/Jell-O exchange ("you're never going to be Jell-O") and the "Choose me. Marry me" speech▶ 1:13:47
Bill Simmons"I am a dangerous criminal person. I do bad things to honest people" and "It's so against God's plan" (Rupert Everett)▶ 1:13:18
Probably Unanswerable Questions
Amanda DobbinsCameron Diaz would phase out Julia Roberts gradually rather than confrontational cut-off. Michael and Kimmy don't stay married - he'll work for her father's company, become miserable in Chicago, and they'll divorce. Julia Roberts goes through emotional growth, therapy, marries a non-threatening schmuck around 31, divorces by 40, then finds AARP partner later▶ 1:16:31
Bill SimmonsMultiple questions including: Was Julia Roberts the worst maid of honor ever? When did Cameron Diaz cut Julia Roberts out of their lives (after the honeymoon)? Does Julia Roberts get married (predicts two marriages - panic marriage within 18 months, then second marriage with kid)? Julia Roberts becomes a food TV star rival to Anthony Bourdain around 2008-9▶ 1:14:27
Juliet LitmanJulia Roberts is worse maid of honor than Anne Hathaway in Rachel Getting Married. Every woman wants a perfect gay best friend. Julia Roberts would back away from the friendship herself due to embarrassment. Michael and Kimmy don't stay married. Julia Roberts finds AARP boyfriend later in life and gets a Netflix series▶ 1:14:40
Who Won the Movie
Amanda DobbinsJulia Roberts — Julia Roberts - this was her comeback that led to her Oscar and established her as America's sweetheart▶ 1:21:47
Bill SimmonsJulia Roberts — Julia Roberts - because it's her comeback A plus list movie, though acknowledges cases could be made for Cameron Diaz and Rupert Everett▶ 1:22:12
Movies Referenced (49)
| Title (year) | Links | Mentions | Mentioned by | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notting Hill (1999) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 10 | Amanda Dobbins, Juliet Litman, Bill Simmons | ▶ 25:50 |
| Erin Brockovich (2000) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 5 | Bill Simmons, Amanda Dobbins, Juliet Litman | ▶ 25:20 |
| Pretty Woman (1990) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 5 | Bill Simmons | ▶ 14:32 |
| The Holiday (2006) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 5 | Juliet Litman, Bill Simmons, Amanda Dobbins | ▶ 24:35 |
| Bridesmaids (2011) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 4 | Amanda Dobbins, Bill Simmons | ▶ 8:55 |
| Carrie (1976) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 4 | Juliet Litman, Bill Simmons | ▶ 53:34 |
| Ocean's Eleven (2001) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 4 | Juliet Litman, Amanda Dobbins, Bill Simmons | ▶ 25:57 |
| There's Something About Mary (1998) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 4 | Bill Simmons, Amanda Dobbins | ▶ 23:06 |
| In Her Shoes (2005) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 3 | Juliet Litman | ▶ 27:49 |
| Vanilla Sky (2001) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 3 | Bill Simmons | ▶ 27:30 |
| Black Panther (2018) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Juliet Litman | ▶ 22:52 |
| Charlie's Angels (2000) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Juliet Litman, Bill Simmons | ▶ 24:42 |
Directors Referenced (3)
| Name | Links | Mentions | Mentioned by | Known For | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerry Zucker | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 3 | Bill Simmons | Airplane!, Ghost | ▶ 47:22 |
| George Clooney | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Amanda Dobbins, Bill Simmons | The Ides of March, Michael Clayton | ▶ 1:02:35 |
| Mel Gibson | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Bill Simmons | Braveheart, Lethal Weapon 3, Conspiracy Theory | ▶ 1:23:09 |
Actors Referenced (53)
| Name | Links | Mentions | Mentioned by | Known For | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julia Roberts | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 90 | Bill Simmons, Amanda Dobbins, Juliet Litman | Pretty Woman, My Best Friend's Wedding | ▶ 2:03 |
| Cameron Diaz | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 43 | Bill Simmons, Juliet Litman, Amanda Dobbins | Charlie's Angels, Vanilla Sky, There's Something About Mary | ▶ 2:06 |
| Rupert Everett | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 11 | Bill Simmons, Juliet Litman, Amanda Dobbins | My Best Friend's Wedding | ▶ 31:40 |
| Kiefer Sutherland | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 9 | Amanda Dobbins, Bill Simmons | Phone Booth | ▶ 4:52 |
| Jude Law | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 8 | Amanda Dobbins, Bill Simmons | The Talented Mr. Ripley, The Grand Budapest Hotel | ▶ 28:11 |
| Dermot Mulroney | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 7 | Bill Simmons, Amanda Dobbins | My Best Friend's Wedding | ▶ 32:25 |
| Drew Barrymore | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 5 | Bill Simmons, Juliet Litman | Charlie's Angels, 50 First Dates, Never Been Kissed | ▶ 27:24 |
| Rachel Griffiths | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 4 | Juliet Litman | ▶ 53:34 | |
| Calista Flockhart | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 3 | Bill Simmons | ▶ 49:05 | |
| Carrie Preston | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 3 | Juliet Litman, Bill Simmons | ▶ 53:34 | |
| Lyle Lovett | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 3 | Amanda Dobbins, Bill Simmons | The Player | ▶ 4:30 |
| Steve Buscemi | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 3 | Bill Simmons | Fargo, Reservoir Dogs | ▶ 1:03:18 |
Writers Referenced (3)
| Name | Links | Mentions | Mentioned by | Known For | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ed Burns | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 21 | Bill Simmons, Juliet Litman, Amanda Dobbins | ▶ 29:12 | |
| Nancy Meyers | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 4 | Amanda Dobbins, Juliet Litman, Bill Simmons | It's Complicated, Something's Gotta Give, Private Benjamin | ▶ 24:35 |
| Nora Ephron | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Juliet Litman | Julie & Julia, When Harry Met Sally... | ▶ 33:41 |
Cinematographers Referenced (1)
| Name | Links | Mentions | Mentioned by | Known For | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah Jell | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 3 | Amanda Dobbins | Black Widow | ▶ 1:13:47 |