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WHAT WENT WRONG

Podcasts · TV & Film

WHAT WENT WRONG

151 episodes · 20 with AI analysis

What Went Wrong covers Hollywood’s most notoriously disastrous movie productions, digging into the behind-the-scenes insanity of everything from massive flops to record-breaking blockbusters. In each episode, hosts Lizzie Bassett and Chris Winterbauer dive into a new film to explore the mind-blowing (and sometimes numbing) reasons why making a movie is nearly impossible (especially a good one). Produced by David Boman. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Spotify or Patreon for monthly bonus episodes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Topics · top 10

T.E. Lawrence biography and historical accuracy in film adaptationBrownface casting and the artistic/economic case for authentic representation70mm cinematography and technical innovation in filmmakingDesert location shooting logistics and safety challengesFilm editing and the famous match-cut techniqueComposer selection and film scoring under time pressureScript development and the risks of shooting without finished screenplayDirector-actor relationships and performance directionFilm restoration and preservation of directorial visionHomoerotic subtext in character development

Analyzed Episodes

Apr 6, 2026

Lawrence of Arabia

T.E. Lawrence biography and historical accuracy in film adaptationBrownface casting and the artistic/economic case for authentic representation70mm cinematography and technical innovation in filmmaking

Apr 10, 2026

James McAvoy on California Schemin'

Directorial debut strategy and first-time director decision-makingScottish cinema and regional film representation in UK industryCasting process for ensemble casts with chemistry requirements

Apr 13, 2026

Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)

Corporate financing of feature films and product placement strategyScreenwriting under production pressure and uncredited rewritesCasting decisions and actor performance impact on troubled productions

Apr 17, 2026

Jodie Foster & John Hinckley Jr. (with RedHanded)

Insanity Defense Reform and Burden of Proof in Criminal LawSchizotypal and Borderline Personality Disorders in Violent OffendersMedia Sensationalism and Lone-Wolf Radicalization

Apr 20, 2026

Taxi Driver

Paul Schrader's Calvinist upbringing and its influence on screenwritingVietnam War trauma and PTSD representation in cinemaAntihero narrative construction and audience misinterpretation

Apr 22, 2026

The Sony Hack | From Revisionist History

Corporate cybersecurity and cyber warfareDecision-making under emotional influenceGeopolitical risk management in entertainment

May 18, 2026

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

Film Rating Systems and RegulationCultural Sensitivity in Blockbuster CinemaChild Actor Labor and Career Development

May 11, 2026

Cabaret

Weimar Germany cabaret culture and LGBTQ historyBob Fosse's directorial style and choreographic innovationAdaptation from stage to screen—musical numbers and narrative structure

Apr 27, 2026

The Devil Wears Prada (with Jameela Jamil)

Film adaptation challenges: converting episodic memoir into three-act narrative structureGender representation in screenwriting and creative decision-makingFashion industry power dynamics and gatekeeping

May 4, 2026

Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back

Independent film financing and personal financial risk in major productionsSequel economics and creative ambition in franchise filmmakingDirector selection and creative control in high-stakes productions

Dec 29, 2025

Top Movie Moments (with Glamorous Trash)

On-set safety and actor protection protocolsPower dynamics between A-list actors and production teamsFemale representation in comedy writing and directing

Jan 5, 2026

Memento

Non-linear narrative structure in filmIndependent film distribution and financingFilm editing as creative storytelling tool

Jan 12, 2026

Don't Worry Darling

Film Production Management During PandemicDirector-Actor Power Dynamics and EthicsScreenplay Adaptation and Gender Perspective

Jan 16, 2026

The Life and Death of River Phoenix (with Last Podcast on the Left)

Child Actor Exploitation in HollywoodCult Indoctrination and Long-Term Psychological EffectsSubstance Abuse Among Young Performers

Jan 19, 2026

Game of Thrones (Pilot)

Television Pilot Production and ReshootsFantasy Television Adaptation StrategyCasting Direction for Ensemble Dramas

Jan 26, 2026

The Interview

Film Censorship and Studio ControlGeopolitical Tensions in EntertainmentCorporate Cybersecurity Breaches

Jan 30, 2026

Oscars 2026: Sinners & One Battle After Another

2025 Oscars Best Picture race and frontrunnersWarner Bros. corporate acquisition by Netflix vs. Paramount/SkydanceHorror and genre film representation at Academy Awards

Feb 2, 2026

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

Spider-Man Character History and AdaptationsMiles Morales Introduction and Representation in ComicsSony-Marvel Licensing Agreements and IP Control

Feb 6, 2026

Out of Frame: The Cotton Club Murder

Film financing and production company formationContract killing and organized crime in entertainmentCocaine trafficking and distribution networks

Feb 9, 2026

The Cotton Club

Film production budget overruns and cost controlProducer-director creative conflicts and power dynamicsIndependent film financing structures and investor relationships