035: Michael Biehn's Experience as a Director on 'The Victim' and 'The Blood Bond'
In this week’s episode of Just Foolin About, Michael Biehn shares behind-the-scenes stories from his directing experiences on ‘The ‘Blood Bond and 'The Victim.' He discusses the challenges of working with inexperienced crews, his frustrations with a controversial Producer, and the importance of post-production. He also takes the chance to clarify his credited role as the “Director” of the ‘The Blood Bond’ but in no way would ever consider it his movie.YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4dHNzumLLaFOIRqm4kcaAA INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/justfoolinabout/CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction and Predator Movie Discussion01:07 Michael's Experience with Dragon Squad03:12 Challenges in Hong Kong and Meeting Bay Logan07:17 Filming Difficulties in China26:45 Bey Logan's Controversies and Michael's Reflections42:18: Working on Onslaught with Adam Wingard53:41 The Art of Selling Movies57:50 The Great Santini and Movie Marketing01:01:16 Jeff Bridges' Filmography01:04:07 Directing 'The Victim'01:06:42 Shooting Challenges and Grindhouse Style01:18:01 Promoting 'The Victim'01:30:52 Jim Cameron's Screening Room01:34:10 Outro
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034: Michael Biehn's Behind the Scenes Tales While Working on James Cameron's 'The Abyss' (1989)
In this week’s episode of Just Foolin About, Michael Biehn recounts his riveting experiences filming the iconic 1989 sci-fi film 'The Abyss,' directed by James Cameron. From the challenges of shooting underwater scenes to the intense physical demands placed on actors like Ed Harris and Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Biehn offers an insightful look behind the scenes. He discusses Cameron's unparalleled dedication, his own memorable moments on set, and the unique difficulties faced by the underwater safety divers. The episode also touches on other notable films and industry anecdotes, offering a comprehensive view of Biehn's cinematic journey.YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4dHNzumLLaFOIRqm4kcaAAINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/justfoolinabout/CHAPTERS:00:00 Intro01:14 Skibidi Toilet: From Viral Sensation to Michael Bay Movie03:57 Ukraine's Drone Strike & Michael’s Personal Russia Stories 08:33 Hollywood Tales: The Abyss and Other Movie Memories39:58 The Floating Beads and Lighting Challenges41:55 Unexpected Blackout Underwater48:12 Reflecting on the Abyss and Other Films55:00 Emotional Scenes and Actor Performances01:03:34 Difficulties on The Abyss & K201:09:53 Improvised Scene on The Abyss01:14:48 Closing Thoughts
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033: The Rock (1996) - Behind The Scenes, Never Before Told Stories From The Making of The Film
In this week’s episode of Just Foolin About, Michael does a deep dive into the making of Michael Bay’s 'The Rock,' sharing behind-the-scenes stories and some of the challenges faced during production. Michael talks about his time working alongside legendary actors like Sean Connery and Nicolas Cage, and discusses the impact of director Michael Bay. This leads Michael and the gang to dive into Jerry Bruckheimer’s incredibly successful and extensive career as a film and TV producer. Before he wrap the show, Michael talks about Ed Harris and working with him on The Rock and The Abyss.YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4dHNzumLLaFOIRqm4kcaAA INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/justfoolinabout/ 00:00 Introduction05:50 Michael Mann's Influence and 'Thief'09:16 Casting and Production Stories of 'The Rock'23:23 Memorable Scenes and Michael Bay's Direction47:30 Jerry Bruckheimer's Early Career51:15 Con Air and Casting Stories53:50 Jerry Bruckheimer's Blockbusters01:09:49 Memorable Moments with Ed Harris01:24:00 Final Thoughts
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032: Working on The Mandalorian & Almost Getting Cast in James Cameron's Avatar
In this week’s episode of Just Foolin About with Michael Biehn, Michael dives into his experiences working on Disney’s The Mandalorian and almost getting the villain role in Avatar, which ended up going to Stephen Lang. Michael talks about working with Hollywood legends such as John Favreau, Jim Cameron, Robert Rodriguez, Bill Burr, Dave Filoni, and Rosario Dawson. Explore behind-the-scenes moments on the sets of 'The Mandalorian,' 'Grindhouse,' and 'Avatar,' and hear about the intricacies of film and TV production.Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4dHNzumLLaFOIRqm4kcaAAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/justfoolinabout/CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction04:30 Working on The Mandalorian16:23 Meeting Bill Burr on The Mandalorian18:47 Behind the Scenes of The Mandalorian40:00 Jim Cameron and Avatar Audition/Meeting54:01 Discussing the Challenges of Character Development in Movies54:47 Memories of Working with Stephen Lang and John Corbett56:36 Reflecting on Stephen Lang's Career and Roles01:01:19 The Mandalorian Experience and Rosario Dawson's Early Roles01:07:44 Robert Rodriguez's Innovative Filmmaking Techniques01:31:01 The Impact of Tax Incentives on Film Production Locations01:37:48 Concluding Thoughts
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031: Hicks' Death in Alien 3, Under Appreciated Movies, Steven Spielberg, Jack Nicholson, & more
In this week's episode of Just Foolin About, Listen as Michael shares his thoughts on the controversial and disappointing exclusion of his character Corporal Hicks in 'Alien 3,' the chaotic experience of making the ill-fated 'Deadfall,' and a look into Spielberg's lesser-known film, 'Sugarland Express.' The gang also get into a lively discussion about lesser known movies that more people should be aware of following last week’s episode on Dustin Hoffman’s ‘Straight Time’. Featuring behind-the-scenes stories, industry insights, recommendations, and personal anecdotes from Michael’s 50 years of acting experience in Hollywood, check the episode out if these kind of topics are for you! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4dHNzumLLaFOIRqm4kcaAAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/justfoolinabout/ CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction04:47 Michael's Experience with Alien 307:36 Tmebomb, Avi Nesher’s Films and Israeli Cinema17:36 Training with Uzi Gaal21:11 Reflections on Alien 3 and Hollywood34:29 Ken Kesey and One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest39:31 Peter Bogdanovich's The Last Picture Show41:36 Spielberg's Early Work and Amblin44:01 The Impact of 'Duel' and Spielberg's Rise46:44 Exploring 'Sugarland Express'50:21 Underrated Movies and Hidden Gems01:05:30 The Story Behind 'Deadfall'01:17:05 Reflections on Career Choices and Collaborations01:20:32 Closing Thoughts and Gratitude
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