Join film critic Lucas Hardwick and MGO host Alex Greenwood for a movie watchalong episode featuring the sub-cult classic, FREE ENTERPRISE, starring William Shatner. Follow amateur filmmakers and sci-fi geeks Mark (Eric McCormack) and Robert (Rafer Weigel)—based on future Inglorious Treksperts Mark Altman and Robert Meyer Burnett—as they navigate adulthood through "Star Trek" and other pop culture references. When they meet their idol, William Shatner, they find him to be far from the all-knowing, king-of-cool mentor they seek. On the movie's 25th anniversary, we explore the Saturn Award-winning film’s themes, including the connection between fandom and adult responsibilities, Shatner's career renaissance sparked in large part by the film, surviving a quarter-life crisis, geek culture, the camaraderie and dynamics of friendships, how SWINGERS informed the vibe of this film, and the sheer determination and grit of the filmmakers who actually made a movie with their idol, who says to call him “Bill.” Risk is our business as we join a fun and insightful discussion with the guys. So gather your beverage and snacks, fire up your DVD player, and prepare to live long and party! Buy the film! Become a subscriber for ad-free shows, subscriber-only content, giveaways, and more! About Lucas Hardwick & Alex Greenwood When he’s not working as a Sasquatch stand-in for sleazy European films, Lucas Hardwick spends time writing film essays and reviews for We Belong Dead and Screem magazines. Lucas also enjoys writing horror shorts and has earned Quarterfinalist status in the Killer Shorts and HorrOrigins screenwriting contests. You can find Lucas’ shorts on Coverfly. Alex Greenwood experienced the heart-wrenching unpredictability of the film industry when his debut screenplay project came to an abrupt halt following the producer's untimely death. Now, he flogs his acclaimed John Pilate Mystery Series and badgers friends into reading his award-winning horror stories. Praised for his dialogue, Alex brings a unique voice to mystery, horror, and general fiction. The Mysterious Goings On Podcast was selected by Feedspot.com as one of the Top 100 Book Podcasts on the web! Drop a buck in the tip jar here. Click here to gain access to ad-free, subscriber-only content for less than the price of a cup of coffee PER MONTH! $1.99 for no advertisements and subscriber-only content!Send us a Voice Message! Just click here and give us your first name, city, and question or comment.Contact Alex via email here.Read and subscribe FREE to Alex's Newsletter, All the Fits That's News.Visit Alex's author website.Alex Greenwood on Medium: https://a-greenwood.medium.com/ (Subscription)Follow him on X/Twitter: @A_GreenwoodFollow him on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@alexginkcCatch Alex's True Crime Show: GOING TO KILLING CITY. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your pods! Enjoy this episode? Please leave us a review on your podcast platform of choice, and don't forget to subscribe for more literary journeys! LEAVE A REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS Announcer: Mary McKenna. PR After Hours Theme: https://filmmusic.io "Bossa Antigua" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC. Sound effects. This Mysterious Goings On Podcast episode was recorded and mixed at Green Shebeen Studios in beautiful Kansas City, Missouri. Copyright 2024, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission.We are an Amazon Associates seller, and some of our links may earn us a commission.
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