‘Singles’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Van Lathan
September 13, 2022 · Singles (1992) · Comedy · Drama · Music · 1:55:58 · ▶ Listen on Spotify
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Most Rewatchable Scene
Bill SimmonsWhen we meet Janet for the first time and she's talking about how much she loves Cliff, then it cuts to Cliff playing guitar on Jimi Hendrix▶ 40:31
Stephen A. Smith Hottest Take Award
Van LathanThe super train concept that almost everyone who matters to the main character dismisses - they tell him his train won't work because people love their cars▶ 45:43
Probably Unanswerable Questions
Bill SimmonsGrant Williams because he's so annoying on the court it would actually make me hold off▶ 48:44
Den of Thieves Benihana Award
Bill SimmonsConsiders both Javastop and DeSoto club, leans toward the club but finds Javastop pretty cool▶ 1:07:03
Great Shot Gordo Award
Bill SimmonsWhen Linda's crying after Luis' bones are over, she's being consoled outside the club with 'love bone' written on the wall visible, and the wide shot after Historic Chili Dog when they're on the bench with Power Plant in the background▶ 1:07:31
Butch's Girlfriend Award
Bill SimmonsThe characters are a little too old - wishes they were younger, particularly Campbell Scott who was 30 but should have been playing a late 20s guy▶ 1:07:57
Chris RyanDiscusses casting concerns about Campbell Scott vs John Cusack but ultimately says he likes Campbell Scott in the role▶ 1:08:15
Van LathanDefends the casting and ages, arguing that the characters work as mid-to-late 20s people with established careers and maturity▶ 1:08:46
What's Aged the Worst
Bill SimmonsBobby Van reference that nobody knows anymore, and Nirvana not being in this movie▶ 1:11:41
Van LathanMel Gibson reference (wanting a guy who's a combo of Holden Caulfield and Mel Gibson) and the fax machine▶ 1:13:11
Ron Burgundy Flute Award
Bill SimmonsNot giving out this award - doesn't think you should pee during this movie because it's fantastic▶ 1:14:09
Is There a Better Title?
Bill SimmonsNo way - the original title is perfect, rejecting the studio's suggestion of 'Come as You Are'▶ 1:14:39
Casting What-Ifs
Bill SimmonsJohnny Depp — Discusses Johnny Depp and Matt Dillon turning down Steve Dunn (too good looking), Cameron Crowe wanting Chris Cornell as Cliff Ponce, Paula Abdul as runner-up for Debbie, and various other casting alternatives including Eric Stoltz potentially as Steve▶ 1:24:01
Chris RyanJohnny Depp — Agrees Johnny Depp was too good looking and never played normal guys, vetted Jennifer Jason Leigh rumors, discusses Josh Hamilton and River Phoenix as alternatives to Campbell Scott▶ 1:24:16
Van LathanJohnny Depp — Agrees Johnny Depp wouldn't work because too good looking to be believable as someone who can't get women, discusses Jennifer Jason Leigh casting rumors wouldn't have worked▶ 1:24:23
Racehorse Name Award
Bill SimmonsSuggested multiple options: Citizen Dick, Super Train, Historic Chili Dog, and Super Chili Dog▶ 1:34:21
Is This Movie Better With
Bill SimmonsKathryn Hahn — Catherine Hahn as Ruth, Philip Baker Hall as the mayor, Steve Buscemi as Luis▶ 1:40:41
Van LathanKathryn Hahn — Catherine Hahn would be great, Steve Buscemi as Bailey or as the mime▶ 1:40:46
Just One Oscar
Bill SimmonsPaul Westerberg — Soundtrack - specifically Paul Westerberg for 'Waiting for Somebody' as Best Original Song▶ 1:41:24
Chris RyanDiscussed soundtrack eligibility but questioned whether 'Waiting for Somebody' was original to the film▶ 1:41:41
Best Double Feature
Chris RyanSay Anything — Say Anything as prequel - Seattle coming of age high school, then Singles as post-college▶ 1:47:09
Van LathanJerry Maguire — Jerry Maguire (after considering Love Jones and jokingly mentioning Action Jackson and Vanilla Sky)▶ 1:47:30
Who Won the Movie
Bill SimmonsBridget Fonda — Initially suggested Bridget Fonda, then agreed with Van that Grunge won the movie, and later suggested the 90s won the movie▶ 1:50:50
Movies Referenced (41)
| Title (year) | Links | Mentions | Mentioned by | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pulp Fiction (1994) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 7 | Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan | ▶ 21:35 |
| Say Anything (1989) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 7 | Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan | ▶ 3:54 |
| Home Alone (1990) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 6 | Van Lathan, Chris Ryan | ▶ 1:16:11 |
| Jerry Maguire (1996) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 6 | Van Lathan, Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan | ▶ 14:00 |
| Almost Famous (2000) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 5 | Bill Simmons, Van Lathan | ▶ 9:06 |
| Jackie Brown (1997) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 4 | Van Lathan, Chris Ryan | ▶ 36:14 |
| Neighbors (2014) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 3 | Van Lathan, Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan | ▶ 49:32 |
| A Few Good Men (1992) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Chris Ryan | ▶ 43:41 |
| Before Sunrise (1995) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Bill Simmons | ▶ 9:34 |
| Elvis (2022) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Chris Ryan, Bill Simmons | ▶ 50:44 |
| Fargo (1996) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Bill Simmons | ▶ 1:04:01 |
| In the Line of Fire (1993) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Chris Ryan | ▶ 43:41 |
Directors Referenced (6)
| Name | Links | Mentions | Mentioned by | Known For | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Crowe | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 26 | Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Van Lathan | Almost Famous, Jerry Maguire, Vanilla Sky | ▶ 4:09 |
| Mel Gibson | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 6 | Van Lathan, Bill Simmons | Braveheart, Lethal Weapon 3, Conspiracy Theory | ▶ 1:13:04 |
| Tim Burton | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 6 | Bill Simmons | Edward Scissorhands | ▶ 52:04 |
| Peter Horton | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 3 | Bill Simmons, Van Lathan | ▶ 22:50 | |
| Martin Scorsese | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Bill Simmons | Taxi Driver, Killers of the Flower Moon, Mean Streets | ▶ 52:09 |
| Ari Gold | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Van Lathan | ▶ 51:24 |
Actors Referenced (76)
| Name | Links | Mentions | Mentioned by | Known For | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell Scott | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 19 | Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Van Lathan | Singles | ▶ 4:04 |
| Pearl Jam | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 19 | Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Van Lathan | Big Fish | ▶ 26:07 |
| Nirvana | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 16 | Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Van Lathan | The Batman, Captain Marvel | ▶ 28:44 |
| Bridget Fonda | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 15 | Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Van Lathan | Point of No Return | ▶ 4:04 |
| Matt Dillon | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 12 | Bill Simmons, Van Lathan | There's Something About Mary, Crash | ▶ 4:04 |
| Bill Pullman | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 9 | Van Lathan, Bill Simmons | Independence Day, Spaceballs | ▶ 55:18 |
| Chris Cornell | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 8 | Bill Simmons | Casino Royale, Man of Steel | ▶ 27:10 |
| Jeremy Piven | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 8 | Van Lathan, Bill Simmons | ▶ 51:15 | |
| Paul Westerberg | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 8 | Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan | Singles, Open Season | ▶ 31:36 |
| Citizen Cope | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 7 | Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan | Battleship | ▶ 27:16 |
| Xavier McDaniel | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 7 | Bill Simmons, Van Lathan | Singles | ▶ 8:25 |
| Eddie Vedder | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 5 | Bill Simmons, Van Lathan | Into the Wild, Big Fish | ▶ 39:51 |
Writers Referenced (3)
| Name | Links | Mentions | Mentioned by | Known For | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Greenwald | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Chris Ryan, Van Lathan | ▶ 3:06 | |
| David Crane | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Bill Simmons | ▶ 1:44:40 | |
| Roger Ebert | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Bill Simmons | ▶ 38:09 |