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- The production of *Law Abiding Citizen* was unique in that it was shot entirely in script order because the third act was not finalized when filming began, leading to constant script revisions up to the 25th draft (quadruple goldenrod).
- A crew prank involved circulating fake pages for an ending where the entire theater detonates during the daughter's cello recital, which crew members felt was more fitting than the actual ending.
- A former makeup and hair artist confirmed that Al Pacino's distinctive, tall hair in *88 Minutes* was his real hair, heavily doused in hairspray, and that he was protective of it during styling.
- The next film to be covered on *How Did This Get Made?* following the *Law Abiding Citizen* 'Last Looks' episode will be the 1990 movie *The Forbidden Dance*, starring Laura Herring.
- The hosts provided critical context for *The Forbidden Dance*, noting its low Rotten Tomatoes score (25%) and a review highlighting its 'clunky dialogue and shameless continuity lapses,' making it a suitable subject for the podcast.
- Listeners are explicitly warned to watch *The Forbidden Dance* and avoid the similarly titled 1990 film *Lombada*, which was released on the same day.
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Law Abiding Citizen Crew Secrets
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- Key Takeaway: Law Abiding Citizen was shot entirely in script order due to lacking a third act.
- Summary: A crew member revealed the film was shot sequentially because the third act was missing when production started. This necessitated constant script revisions, with new pages sometimes arriving at 3 AM on weekends. The shooting script reached ‘quadruple goldenrod,’ indicating at least 25 revisions.
Alternative Ending Prank
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- Key Takeaway: A prank script circulated suggesting the entire theater should explode during the daughter’s cello recital.
- Summary: A producer jokingly distributed pages detailing an ending where the entire audience detonates in a mushroom cloud after the viola explodes. Crew members found this fake ending more fitting than the actual conclusion. This prank was intended to boost morale on the final day of principal photography.
Corrections on Prison Logistics
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- Key Takeaway: Gerard Butler’s character would be held in jail or a courthouse holding center, not a prison, while awaiting trial.
- Summary: A listener clarified that Butler’s character, being only accused, would be in jail, not prison, to prevent litigation nightmares involving inmates. Furthermore, institutions must physically check on solitary inmates every half hour due to suicide or escape risks.
Original Script Details Revealed
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- Key Takeaway: The original script by Frank Darabont opened with Clyde’s 911 call, skipping the crime itself.
- Summary: The original screenplay established that Clyde did not witness the crime, arriving home to find his family already dead. This version also explained Clyde’s prison access by stating the old prison was opened as an annex due to jail overcrowding. Bruce McGill’s character was killed by an exploding guide dog in the script, not via the cemetery murder bot.
Al Pacino Hair Confirmation
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- Key Takeaway: An anonymous caller who did Al Pacino’s hair confirmed his hair in 88 Minutes was real, heavily sprayed, and he refused touch-ups.
- Summary: The caller, who worked on Pacino’s hair shortly after 88 Minutes, confirmed the height was achieved with hairspray, not a wig. Pacino dodged the caller’s hand when they attempted to style it, stating, ‘The hair is fine.’ The caller noted the hair was thin but incredibly tall.
Recommendations and Live Show Updates
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- Key Takeaway: The hosts recommended media including the TV show Dark Winds and the book A Short Stay in Hell.
- Summary: Jason recommended the action film Shelter and praised the TV series Dark Winds as the most slept-on show on television. Paul recommended the novella A Short Stay in Hell by Steven L. Peck and audiobooks like Ileana Douglas’s I Blame Dennis Hopper. The hosts also announced their next film is The Forbidden Dance.
Next Movie Announcement
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- Key Takeaway: The next movie to be covered on How Did This Get Made? is the 1990 film The Forbidden Dance.
- Summary: The next film is The Forbidden Dance, starring Laura Herring, which received a 25% on the Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer. Listeners are warned to watch The Forbidden Dance and not the similarly titled 1990 film Lombada.
Announcing Next Film Selection
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- Key Takeaway: The next movie to be covered on How Did This Get Made? is the 1990 film The Forbidden Dance.
- Summary: The hosts announced the next film selection, transitioning from the prison theme of Law Abiding Citizen to a movie featuring ‘hips that gyrate.’ The chosen film is the 1990 movie The Forbidden Dance, starring former Miss USA Laura Herring.
Forbidden Dance Critical Reception
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- Key Takeaway: The Forbidden Dance plot involves a Brazilian princess introducing the ’electrifying exotic Lombarda’ dance to America to save the rainforest.
- Summary: The plot summary describes a Brazilian princess using the Lombarda dance to save the rainforest. Rotten Tomatoes assigned the film a 25% score on the Tomato Meter. A New York Times review noted the film’s ‘clunky dialogue and shameless continuity lapses.’
Trailer and Viewing Warning
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- Key Takeaway: Viewers must specifically seek out The Forbidden Dance and avoid the identically titled film Lombada released the same day in 1990.
- Summary: A trailer for The Forbidden Dance was played, emphasizing themes of rhythm, passion, and danger. The film is available to stream on Tubi or rent elsewhere. A crucial warning was issued that another movie titled Lombada was released on the exact same day in 1990, and listeners must ensure they watch The Forbidden Dance.
Show Wrap-up and Credits
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- Key Takeaway: Listeners are encouraged to rate, review, and follow the podcast on platforms like Apple Podcasts and Spotify to support the show.
- Summary: The segment concluded the Last Looks portion of the episode, urging listeners to rate and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and ensure automatic downloads are active. Credits were given to producer Scott Sanny, engineer Casey Holford, social media manager Zoe Applebaum, intern Quinn Jennings, and Averill Halley.