‘Pretty Woman’ With Bill Simmons, Juliet Litman, and Amanda Dobbins
March 26, 2019 · Pretty Woman (1990) · Comedy · Romance · 1:24:56 · ▶ Listen on Spotify
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Most Rewatchable Scene
Amanda DobbinsAgreed with the shopping scene and discussed its elements including the boutique confrontation▶ 27:09
Juliet LitmanDiscussed nominees but didn't give a clear final pick; rejected the ending as most rewatchable▶ 22:35
What's Aged the Best
Amanda DobbinsThe soundtrack songs being tied to specific scenes in the movie, Richard Gere as a tasteful rich guy with good taste level, and the movie engaging with uncomfortable aspects of the setup more than it gets credit for▶ 33:23
Bill SimmonsThe improvised necklace scene with Julia Roberts' genuine laugh, the soundtrack (especially King of Wishful Thinking), Beverly Hills as a pop culture character, the escargot scene, polo, Edwards' 'because it's the best' philosophy, and the verbal fights between the leads▶ 32:11
Juliet LitmanThe soundtrack (King of Wishful Thinking was a favorite song), the music video-style montages that remind of Beverly Hills 90210, and Richard Gere playing a rich guy well with rules of being rich that haven't changed much since 1990▶ 32:29
What's Aged the Worst
Amanda DobbinsThe basic lessons and fairy tale princess narrative that became deeply imprinted in women's minds from a young age, despite finding the movie romantic▶ 50:16
Bill SimmonsThe rushed ending where characters change their minds too quickly, and mentions sexual assault scene and 'Evil George Costanza' as contenders▶ 48:01
Juliet LitmanThe movie's unrealistic lessons about being able to change a guy through personality and attractiveness, though acknowledges it's still fun escapist fantasy▶ 51:10
Half-Assed Internet Research
Amanda DobbinsChooses to believe the Post-it note story saying 'what's the point of liking this movie if you don't also just embrace that fact'▶ 57:14
Bill SimmonsShares extensive casting trivia including the Post-it note story (which sounds 'too cute' and 'far-fetched'), Richard Gere turning down Wall Street, and numerous actors who turned down roles including Albert Brooks, Stallone, Demi Moore, Molly Ringwald, and Michelle Pfeiffer▶ 56:52
Juliet LitmanSkeptical of the Post-it note story saying Julia Roberts 'would not do that IRL', suggests Robert Redford as alternative casting, notes Julia Roberts' height was important for her physical presence in scenes▶ 57:21
Dion Waiters Award
Juliet LitmanLaura San Giacomo — Agrees that Hector Elizondo is too big for the award, seems to support Laura San Giacomo▶ 1:00:08
Apex Mountain
Bill SimmonsRichard Gere — Yes for Richard Gere - had Internal Affairs same year and nice run after, then moved into Michael Douglas-type roles. No for Julia Roberts - too young, her apex was My Best Friend's Wedding era▶ 1:06:23
Juliet LitmanRichard Gere — Yes for Richard Gere - agrees it's his apex after initially noting not much good stuff came after. Yes for Dr. Elizondo though mentions Chicago Hope was great. Yes for David Morris▶ 1:06:36
Overacting Award
Bill SimmonsSaul Rubinek — Saul Rubinek as Costanza in the hotel suite during the sexual assault scene▶ 1:08:56
Best Quote
Bill SimmonsGives honorable mention to 'you bring a hooker to dinner and you find out who's a good person' and 'People put you down enough, you start to believe it'▶ 1:15:09
Probably Unanswerable Questions
Amanda DobbinsFor LA hotel: Suggests Sunset Tower as alternative. For relationship duration: Argues they could last 5 years if Edward continues to evolve and quits business. For 2019 outfit: Store owners can still tell difference between high-end and actual streetwear versions.▶ 1:17:35
Bill SimmonsFor LA hotel: The Montage would pay to be in it. For relationship duration: She dies of an overdose within a year after George Costanza spreads the hooker story. For 2019 outfit question: Maybe a bra in public, but admits it's unanswerable.▶ 1:17:15
Juliet LitmanFor LA hotel: Beverly Hills Hotel makes the most sense. For relationship duration: Quick marriage after 9 months, divorce after another year - total of 20 months. For 2019 outfit: Thong straps pulled above low-rise jeans from the 90s would be gross.▶ 1:17:18
Movies Referenced (29)
| Title (year) | Links | Mentions | Mentioned by | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Five (2011) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 7 | Bill Simmons | ▶ 20:51 |
| My Best Friend's Wedding (1997) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 4 | Amanda Dobbins, Juliet Litman, Bill Simmons | ▶ 9:24 |
| Runaway Bride (1999) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 3 | Bill Simmons, Juliet Litman | ▶ 1:23:08 |
| Beverly Hills Cop (1984) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Bill Simmons | ▶ 34:02 |
| Can't Buy Me Love (1987) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Amanda Dobbins, Bill Simmons | ▶ 28:00 |
| Clueless (1995) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Juliet Litman, Bill Simmons | ▶ 29:16 |
| Dances with Wolves (1990) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Bill Simmons | ▶ 14:24 |
| Lucy (2014) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Juliet Litman, Bill Simmons | ▶ 4:42 |
| Wall Street (1987) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Bill Simmons | ▶ 57:27 |
| 2012 (2009) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Bill Simmons | ▶ 56:04 |
| A Star Is Born (2018) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Amanda Dobbins | ▶ 24:41 |
| Annie Hall (1977) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Juliet Litman | ▶ 3:59 |
Directors Referenced (2)
| Name | Links | Mentions | Mentioned by | Known For | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalen Egan | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Juliet Litman | ▶ 42:34 | |
| Mike Fleiss | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Bill Simmons | Hostel | ▶ 42:19 |
Actors Referenced (60)
| Name | Links | Mentions | Mentioned by | Known For | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Gere | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 34 | Bill Simmons, Amanda Dobbins, Juliet Litman | Pretty Woman, An Officer and a Gentleman | ▶ 2:20 |
| Julia Roberts | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 26 | Bill Simmons, Amanda Dobbins, Juliet Litman | Pretty Woman, My Best Friend's Wedding | ▶ 2:27 |
| Hector Elizondo | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 12 | Bill Simmons, Juliet Litman | Pretty Woman, Runaway Bride | ▶ 40:40 |
| Harrison Ford | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 11 | Amanda Dobbins, Bill Simmons, Juliet Litman | Raiders of the Lost Ark, Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope, The Fugitive | ▶ 36:33 |
| Sylvester Stallone | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 4 | Bill Simmons, Amanda Dobbins | Rocky, Rocky IV, Creed | ▶ 5:43 |
| Burt Reynolds | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 3 | Bill Simmons | Boogie Nights, Smokey and the Bandit, Striptease | ▶ 55:58 |
| Jason Alexander | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 3 | Juliet Litman, Amanda Dobbins | Pretty Woman | ▶ 15:20 |
| John Travolta | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 3 | Bill Simmons | Pulp Fiction, Get Shorty, Saturday Night Fever | ▶ 56:36 |
| Joseph Palmas | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 3 | Bill Simmons | Scent of a Woman | ▶ 20:20 |
| Michael Douglas | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 3 | Bill Simmons | Wall Street, Romancing the Stone | ▶ 57:32 |
| Ralph Bellamy | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 3 | Bill Simmons, Juliet Litman | His Girl Friday, Trading Places | ▶ 1:08:31 |
| Robert De Niro | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 3 | Bill Simmons | Cape Fear, Raging Bull, Taxi Driver | ▶ 14:48 |
Writers Referenced (5)
| Name | Links | Mentions | Mentioned by | Known For | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Lewis | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 7 | Bill Simmons, Juliet Litman | ▶ 14:57 | |
| Nora Ephron | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Juliet Litman | Julie & Julia, When Harry Met Sally... | ▶ 3:49 |
| Paul Schrader | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Bill Simmons | First Reformed | ▶ 17:23 |
| Roger Ebert | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Amanda Dobbins | ▶ 12:06 | |
| William Goldman | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Bill Simmons | Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, All the President's Men, The Princess Bride | ▶ 16:47 |