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Show Notes
It started as a magazine article, and ended up as a global phenomenon. Yet the journey to 1986's Top Gun wasn't a straightforward one. You have cast members unsure if they wanted to commit and a studio that took a long time to decide it wanted the film. Then, director Tony Scott started shooting the movie in a way that, er, Paramount Pictures wasn't keen on.
For the second half of this episode, it was a thrill to be joined by Embeth Davidtz. Primarily known for her acting work - and Matilda comes up! - she chats about writing and directing Don't Let's Go To The Dogs Tonight, and the six year journey to get it to the screen. Plus, a bit on fonts, too...
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