291: Retrospectating 1999 - BOWFINGER

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If you’ve ever considered joining Mindhead, were always intrigued by the premise of “Chubby Rain,” or get nervous when someone asks you if you’re willing to cut your hair, then you’re probably going to get a lot out of this week’s episode. We’re revisiting the forgotten comedic gem BOWFINGER, a film that got lost in the late summer of 1999 amid the feeding frenzy for repeated viewings of the THE SIXTH SENSE. But there’s many things to glean from Steven Martin and Frank Oz’s sweet little 97 minute Hollywood satire (one of Eddie Murphy’s favorite of his own films) including some thematic and cultural cues that would signpost a comedic pivot that took place at the turn of the century. We hope that you’ll join us on this journey, and never forget- “Cash, every movie costs 2,184 dollars!” Email: [e-mail] Donate: Thanks! Subscribe: Apple Podcasts / Stitcher / Overcast / RSS