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031: Hicks' Death in Alien 3, Under Appreciated Movies, Steven Spielberg, Jack Nicholson, & more

031: Hicks' Death in Alien 3, Under Appreciated Movies, Steven Spielberg, Jack Nicholson, & more

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 In this week's episode of Just Foolin About, Listen as Michael shares his thoughts on the controversial and disappointing exclusion of his character Corporal Hicks in 'Alien 3,' the chaotic experience of making the ill-fated 'Deadfall,' and a look into Spielberg's lesser-known film, 'Sugarland Express.' The gang also get into a lively discussion about lesser known movies that more people should be aware of following last week’s episode on Dustin Hoffman’s ‘Straight Time’. Featuring behind-the-scenes stories, industry insights, recommendations, and personal anecdotes from Michael’s 50 years of acting experience in Hollywood, check the episode out if these kind of topics are for you!

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction
04:47 Michael's Experience with Alien 3
07:36 Tmebomb, Avi Nesher’s Films and Israeli Cinema
17:36 Training with Uzi Gaal
21:11 Reflections on Alien 3 and Hollywood
34:29 Ken Kesey and One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
39:31 Peter Bogdanovich's The Last Picture Show
41:36 Spielberg's Early Work and Amblin
44:01 The Impact of 'Duel' and Spielberg's Rise
46:44 Exploring 'Sugarland Express'
50:21 Underrated Movies and Hidden Gems
01:05:30 The Story Behind 'Deadfall'
01:17:05 Reflections on Career Choices and Collaborations
01:20:32 Closing Thoughts and Gratitude

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