Episode 87 : Ghost

It’s hard to believe a voyeuristic tale about mortality became the biggest blockbuster of 1990. Although GHOST embodied the essence of human connection, it was not the easiest to initially sell. Nevertheless, the film went on to inspire real world conversations about life & death, solidifying  its place in pop culture history & proving to be a love that would last forever.

//***Discussions include***\\

Studio reluctance & unimaginable director choice; story inspiration, script alterations & themes behind this multi-genre blender; deconstructing the film’s most famous scene; casting stories of Swayze & Goldberg, cast chemistry, main character significance & revisions; the magical minority trope; the film’s score & signature song, special effects, favorite scenes, resulting success & unexpected style phenomenon.

Patrick Swayze, Whoopi Goldberg, Demi Moore & Tony Goldwyn star in GHOST (1990). Directed by Jerry Zucker.

//***Picks of the Week***\\

•    Lindsay’s Pick: THE YEAR OF LIVING DANGEROUSLY (1982). Mel Gibson, Sigourney Weaver, Linda Hunt. /// Directed by Peter Weir.

•    Justin’s Pick: DEADLY FRIEND (1986). Matthew Labyorteaux, Kristy Swanson, Michael Sharrett. /// Directed by Wes Craven.

//***MurrayMoment***\\

The Patrick Swayze moment which has had Billy prank calling two of his dearest friends for over 30 years.

//***Final Thoughts on GHOST.***\\

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