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130. Matt Dillon's Film Debut  'Over The Edge' (1979)

130. Matt Dillon's Film Debut 'Over The Edge' (1979)

FromFull Cast And Crew


130. Matt Dillon's Film Debut 'Over The Edge' (1979)

FromFull Cast And Crew

ratings:
Length:
64 minutes
Released:
Aug 9, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Thrilled to revisit 1979's seminal teen-angst/school destruction fantasy 'Over The Edge'...a teen film to rule them all, a movie that more accurately captures the bonds of youthful friendship and the bounds of self-discovery than all the John Hughes films combined.  Using a mix of first-time, inexperienced, and non-professional locals as actors, the Colorado-shot film has an authenticity and veracity to it that's rarely been equalled. Plus it has an absolute kick-ass soundtrack loaded with Cheap Trick, Van Halen, Jimi Hendrix, The Cars, and Ramones. It launched the career of Matt Dillon, who was discovered loitering in a Long Island High School hallway during class time.  "What's your Mother do?" the casting director asked. "She don't do shit" was Dillon's attitudinal reply and he has the job because of and not in spite of his rawness and rough edges.  Joined by frequent FCAC guest star Richard Brown, we talk all about the origin story, making of, and critical and fan reception to this excellent and enduring film.
Released:
Aug 9, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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In-depth behind-the-scenes and making-of anecdotes from films of the 60's, 70's, 80's and today. Noted guests, a Columbo Cinematic Universe, and never an ad. Hosted by Jason Cilo, President of Meetinghouse Productions.