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Bill Simmons and Kyle Brandt discuss the 1988 comedy film 'The Naked Gun' directed by David Zucker. They analyze the movie's humor, acting performances, and cultural impact. Both hosts express their fondness for the film, praising its rapid-fire jokes and physical comedy.
The hosts delve into the careers of key actors like Leslie Nielsen, Priscilla Presley, Ricardo Montalban, and O.J. Simpson. They examine how the movie has aged, with Simmons arguing that its humor holds up well compared to other spoofs from that era.
Craig Horlbeck joins the discussion and commends the film's joke density and physical comedy style, stating that it might appeal to younger audiences today. The hosts explore memorable scenes, quotes, and the movie's legacy within the larger Zucker-Abrahams-Zucker canon.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- The Naked Gun is praised for its densely-packed jokes and rapid-fire humor.
- The physical comedy and commitment to silliness are highlighted as key strengths.
- Leslie Nielsen's lead performance is lauded, defying expectations for an actor his age in a major comedy.
- The hosts debate whether the film's humor could resonate with younger modern audiences.
- The movie's cultural legacy and influence on subsequent spoof comedies is examined.
- Connections are drawn to other popular comedies like Airplane! and the Zucker-Abrahams-Zucker oeuvre.
- Memorable quotes, scenes, and comic set pieces from the film are enthusiastically discussed.
- Minor nitpicks about dated elements or logic gaps are acknowledged but largely overlooked.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “There's a fine line between something that seems cheesy and unfunny and cheesy and funny. And for some reason, all of this humor to me really works.“ by Craig Horlbeck
- “It's an utterly goofy movie and a lot of fun. You laugh and then you laugh at yourself for laughing.“ by Roger Ebert
- “I actually think I was trying to think about whether or not I'm unique for somebody my age or if this would actually just work for a lot of people my age. And, you know, this movie, the joke density is so high that, I mean, there's, like, ten jokes a minute for an hour and 20 minutes, and I'm like, maybe this has actually come back around. And this is perfect for young people.“ by Craig Horlbeck
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The Ringer
7/2/24
No matter how silly the idea of rewatching ‘The Naked Gun’ might be to Bill Simmons and Kyle Brandt, as Americans, they must be gracious and considerate podcast hosts. The guys revisit the 1988 classic ‘The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!’ starring Leslie Nielsen, Priscilla Presley, and Ricardo Montalbán.
Producer: Craig Horlbeck
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