Death to Smoochy
It flopped at the box office and critics tore it apart, but the Mikes are here to give "Death to Smoochy" the love it deserves.
In this episode, join Mike Field and Mike Butler as they dive into Danny DeVito's darkly absurd comedy and explore why it actually holds up better than some people remember and became a cult classic. From Robin Williams' unhinged Rainbow Randolph to Ed Norton's squeaky-clean Smoochy the Rhino, there's a lot to appreciate in this twisted tale of children's TV gone corporate and corrupt. The Mikes talk performances, DeVito’s sharp direction, and why they both think this film deserves a second chance.
So, grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits to the left and right of you and settle down for Forgotten Cinema.
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0:00 - Introduction
2:16 - Film Facts
11:21 - Film Discussion
32:29 - Critic Reviews
39:12 - Who Would You Recommend This To?
44:24 - Why Is This Forgotten?
47:20 - Plugs
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