Listen "344 - Lethal Weapon (1987)"
Episode Synopsis
"I guess we need to register you as a Lethal Weapon." For Episode 344, Thomas and Brandon finish our Christmas Action series with LETHAL WEAPON. Listen as they discuss Shane Black's early writing career, the casting of the leading duo, and how the production team created Christmas in Los Angeles. Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening Banter - Rom-Coms and Christmas Classics (00:00:10) Recap of Christmas Action Genre (00:08:30) Intro to Lethal Weapon (00:13:59) How Lethal Weapon Got to Production (00:19:38) Favorite Scenes (00:28:51) On Set Life - (01:00:25) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:07:32) What Worked and What Didn't (01:12:35) Film Facts (01:23:08) Awards (01:31:27) Final Questions on the Movie (01:39:02) Final Questions on the Genre (01:49:04) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:53:03) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast
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