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‘Silver Linings Playbook’ With Chris Ryan, Andy Greenwald, and Zach Baron
January 16, 2024 · Silver Linings Playbook (2012) · Comedy · Drama · Romance · 1:55:18 · ▶ Listen on Spotify
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Most Rewatchable Scene
Andy GreenwaldDiscussed the tailgate scene and physical proximity elements but didn't give a definitive single pick▶ 41:31
Chris RyanPat goes to Ronnie's for dinner (meeting Tiffany), Tiff and Pat's first date at Lanark Diner, Tiff's dance studio scene, Giants game tailgate▶ 36:26
Zach BaronPat reading 'Farewell to Arms' and throwing it out the window, the first running scene where Tiffany keeps appearing behind trees, legitimately loves the tailgate scene▶ 38:10
What's Aged the Best
Andy GreenwaldThe psychological anguish of being a Philadelphia sports fan, comparing the movie to current Eagles coach Nick Sirianni; the last moment Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence trusted someone else's vision before writing their own tickets▶ 50:04
Chris RyanJennifer Lawrence's performance from her breakout era; the movie as a Christmas film with great Halloween/Thanksgiving/Christmas seasonal atmosphere; iPods and the nostalgic way characters interact with music; the 2012 movie year; father-son bonding over Eagles talk; Shea Whigham as Jake the supportive brother; the guy filming Pat's breakdown as early social media culture▶ 52:24
Zach BaronThe raw, unvarnished moment captured with Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper before they became huge stars and developed self-regard about their industry power▶ 51:43
Big Kahuna Burger Award
Andy GreenwaldDiscussed Krabby's and Homemade's extensively, and provided detailed commentary on the Raisin Bran scene and Lanark Diner▶ 1:01:15
Zach BaronMentioned Pat Sr. spending gambling winnings on opening a cheesesteak restaurant as an enjoyable food moment▶ 1:02:58
Butch's Girlfriend Award
Chris RyanInitially suggests Chris Tucker's character as weak link, but ultimately settles on 'hearing about Andy Reid challenging calls' and the Eagles football references▶ 1:20:00
What's Aged the Worst
Chris RyanMentions something about a parlay not being understood, but unclear what specific element they're identifying as aged worst▶ 1:21:07
Is There a Better Title?
Chris RyanThinks the original title is great, suggested 'Fly Eagles Fly' and 'Dallas Sucks'▶ 1:21:15
Best Quote
Chris RyanThe only way you can beat my crazy was by doing something crazy yourself. I love you. I knew at the minute I met you. I'm sorry. It took so long for me to catch up. I just got stuck.▶ 1:21:35
Stephen A. Smith Hottest Take Award
Andy GreenwaldDoesn't love Jackie Weaver's casting - thinks she does a good job but it's bad casting since no one has ever been less from Philadelphia than having an Australian doing an American accent▶ 1:23:52
Chris RyanRandy is a real piece of shit who would have gotten beaten up or killed in real life for his behavior, and there's a reading where Tiffany is the Joker who manipulates Pat▶ 1:25:48
Zach BaronHates the garbage bag - thinks it's an iconic part of the film but Philadelphia didn't need another negative stereotype reference▶ 1:22:36
Casting What-Ifs
Andy GreenwaldKat Dennings — Critiques manic pixie dream girl casting alternatives, praises Jennifer Lawrence's toughness; suggests Rob McElhenney and Kat Dennings as alternatives▶ 1:30:39
Chris RyanVince Vaughn — Discusses Vince Vaughn as alternate casting for male lead, suggesting movie would work but wondering if he'd demand Chicago setting▶ 1:30:33
Zach BaronVince Vaughn — Believes you can't do the movie without Jennifer Lawrence, though Vince Vaughn could work for the male role▶ 1:30:21
Dion Waiters Award
Andy GreenwaldJulia Stiles — Julia Stiles - praised her understanding of the character and movie despite limited screen time▶ 1:31:54
Chris RyanJulia Stiles — Nominated three: Shea Wiggum, Chris Tucker, and Julia Stiles, then praised Julia Stiles' performance▶ 1:31:16
Zach BaronJulia Stiles — Julia Stiles - 'I'm team Julia Stiles. Julia Stiles is fucking awesome.'▶ 1:31:23
Half-Assed Internet Research
Andy GreenwaldContributed details about the different Eagles season being 2006 and discussed how Bradley Cooper gets to play a character where everyone tells him he looks great▶ 1:34:56
Chris RyanJackie Weaver and David O. Russell developed backstories where Pat Sr. and Dolores still made love twice a week; Jackie Weaver fixed the dance scores to aggregate to five; in the novel the main character has more severe issues and it's set during a different Eagles season (2006)▶ 1:34:07
Picking Nits
Andy GreenwaldThe movie ignores major 2008 events like the Phillies World Series win and Obama's election, and there's no visual acknowledgment of the championship celebration▶ 1:38:23
Chris RyanIt takes too long for anyone to acknowledge the Phillies won the World Series, and Tommy driving 40 minutes to King of Prussia Mall for Victoria's Secret doesn't make sense geographically▶ 1:38:12
Zach BaronPat doesn't actually watch the Eagles games despite growing up in that house/city, and it's unrealistically easy how he repairs the broken glass window in five seconds▶ 1:39:11
Is This Movie Better With
Andy GreenwaldJon Bernthal — Jon Bernthal, believing his energy would fit well in the movie, potentially as John Ortiz▶ 1:45:29
Chris RyanWayne Jenkins as either Pat Sr. or Randy, specifically imagining Jenkins as a menacing figure connected to gambling and demanding performance ('Mikhail Baryshnikov')▶ 1:44:46
Probably Unanswerable Questions
Andy GreenwaldSuggested Pat's whisper to Nicky is like Lost in Translation, discussed that neither Pat nor Tiff have income, and questioned parent reactions to late night literary discussions▶ 1:46:35
Chris RyanRaised multiple questions including does Pat care about birds, what is duct tape on shoes for, what did Pat whisper to Nicky, whether Pat takes his meds, can movie happen after 2018 Super Bowl, and do Tiff and Pat have a future together▶ 1:45:49
Zach BaronNoted movie doesn't look dated fashion-wise, agreed movie could work in current context, but expressed doubt about Pat and Tiff's long-term compatibility due to volatility▶ 1:46:13
Coach Finstock Life Lesson
Andy GreenwaldIf you drink a lot and get in a fight, you could really bond with a lot of people▶ 1:49:30
Who Won the Movie
Andy GreenwaldBradley Cooper — Bradley Cooper due to his sustained career trajectory since the film, while Lawrence had more immediate but less consistent success▶ 1:50:21
Chris RyanJennifer Lawrence — Jennifer Lawrence on most recent viewing, but acknowledges Bradley Cooper is the soul of the movie▶ 1:49:53
Zach BaronBradley Cooper — Bradley Cooper in terms of career impact and life change, but Jennifer Lawrence is the best thing in the movie▶ 1:50:01
Movies Referenced (23)
| Title (year) | Links | Mentions | Mentioned by | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 (2009) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 7 | Chris Ryan, Andy Greenwald | ▶ 12:26 |
| American Hustle (2013) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 3 | Zach Baron | ▶ 22:31 |
| The Fighter (2010) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 3 | Chris Ryan | ▶ 1:06:19 |
| Argo (2012) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Chris Ryan, Zach Baron | ▶ 34:16 |
| Halloween (1978) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Chris Ryan | ▶ 53:04 |
| The Prestige (2006) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Andy Greenwald, Chris Ryan | ▶ 0:51 |
| Three Kings (1999) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Zach Baron | ▶ 22:26 |
| American Sniper (2014) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Chris Ryan | ▶ 1:36:32 |
| Hannibal (2001) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Zach Baron | ▶ 11:40 |
| House at the End of the Street (2012) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Chris Ryan | ▶ 1:36:16 |
| Joker (2019) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Chris Ryan | ▶ 1:27:02 |
| Jumper (2008) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Chris Ryan | ▶ 1:30:49 |
Directors Referenced (6)
| Name | Links | Mentions | Mentioned by | Known For | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David O. Russell | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 24 | Zach Baron, Chris Ryan, Andy Greenwald | American Hustle, Three Kings, Silver Linings Playbook | ▶ 21:09 |
| Iyi Tubi | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Chris Ryan | Ex Machina, World War Z | ▶ 2:43 |
| Andrea Bias | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Chris Ryan | Black Adam, A Simple Favor, The Intern | ▶ 49:27 |
| Brian Johnson | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Andy Greenwald | Aliens, Alien | ▶ 1:08:01 |
| Cameron Crowe | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Chris Ryan | Almost Famous, Jerry Maguire, Vanilla Sky | ▶ 27:02 |
| Preston Sturges | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Andy Greenwald | ▶ 23:42 |
Actors Referenced (54)
| Name | Links | Mentions | Mentioned by | Known For | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Cooper | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 32 | Zach Baron, Chris Ryan, Andy Greenwald | A Star Is Born, Silver Linings Playbook, American Sniper | ▶ 2:07 |
| Robert De Niro | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 23 | Zach Baron, Chris Ryan, Andy Greenwald | Cape Fear, Raging Bull, Taxi Driver | ▶ 2:07 |
| Emma Diner | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 10 | Andy Greenwald, Chris Ryan, Zach Baron | ▶ 38:36 | |
| John Ortiz | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 10 | Andy Greenwald, Zach Baron, Chris Ryan | Silver Linings Playbook, American Gangster, Miami Vice | ▶ 41:22 |
| Chris Tucker | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 8 | Chris Ryan, Andy Greenwald, Zach Baron | Rush Hour, Rush Hour 2, Silver Linings Playbook | ▶ 2:07 |
| Julia Stiles | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 6 | Zach Baron, Chris Ryan, Andy Greenwald | 10 Things I Hate About You, Save the Last Dance, Silver Linings Playbook | ▶ 32:12 |
| Anon Mall | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 5 | Andy Greenwald, Chris Ryan | ▶ 1:41:23 | |
| Elando Baltimore | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 5 | Chris Ryan, Andy Greenwald | ▶ 13:11 | |
| They Might Be Giants | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 5 | Chris Ryan, Andy Greenwald | The Adjustment Bureau, Sky High | ▶ 17:11 |
| Vince Vaughn | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 5 | Chris Ryan, Zach Baron | Wedding Crashers, Couples Retreat | ▶ 1:28:49 |
| Danny Trejo | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 4 | Chris Ryan | Machete, From Dusk Till Dawn, Predators | ▶ 1:12:11 |
| Stephen A. Smith | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 4 | Chris Ryan, Andy Greenwald | I Think I Love My Wife, Creed III, Happy Gilmore 2 | ▶ 1:22:31 |
Writers Referenced (6)
| Name | Links | Mentions | Mentioned by | Known For | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Quick | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 3 | Chris Ryan, Andy Greenwald | Silver Linings Playbook | ▶ 20:58 |
| Kurt Warner | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Zach Baron | ▶ 20:39 | |
| Harvey Weinstein | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Andy Greenwald | Shakespeare in Love, The Hateful Eight | ▶ 35:02 |
| Noah Baumbach | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Chris Ryan | The Squid and the Whale, Marriage Story | ▶ 55:02 |
| Roger Ebert | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Chris Ryan | ▶ 35:19 | |
| Taylor Sheridan | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Andy Greenwald | Hell or High Water, Wind River | ▶ 1:54:03 |
Cinematographers Referenced (2)
| Name | Links | Mentions | Mentioned by | Known For | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Grantland | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Chris Ryan, Andy Greenwald | The Other Guys | ▶ 14:29 |
| Gordon Willis | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Zach Baron | The Godfather Part II | ▶ 1:06:51 |