Listen "THROWBACK: Top Secret! (1984)"
Episode Synopsis
"It all sounds like some bad movie." We're taking it back to January 2022 as we continue our tribute series to the people we lost in 2025. In honor of the late Val Kilmer, we take a look back at episode 196 when Thomas and Brandon discussed TOP SECRET! as part of their parody series. Listen as they discuss the hilarity of the Zucker Brothers and Jim Abrahams follow-up to AIRPLANE, how Val Kilmer was cast in the role, how the script was developed, the troubles of some of the film's famous gags, what movies it was competing against at the box office, and much more! Use the code cinenation15 on thecinevault.com to get a 15% discount on your online purchase! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Throwback Intro / Val Kilmer Tribute - (00:00:00) Recap of the Parody Genre (00:08:35) Intro to Top Secret! (00:12:03) How Top Secret! Got to Production (00:19:36) Favorite Scenes (00:28:30) On Set Life - (00:44:38) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (00:50:37) What Worked and What Didn't (00:59:06) Alternate Universe Cast: (01:09:37) Film Facts (01:10:38) Story Questions (01:12:59) Awards (01:15:44) Final Questions on the Movie (01:22:25) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:28:26) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast
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