Episode 157: Catch Me if You Can
From Let's Jaws For a Minute by Sarah Buddery and MJ Smith
June 3, 2026 · 1h 38m
About this episode
The episode features a discussion on the film 'Catch Me If You Can' with guest Rob Wallis, focusing on its production design and themes.
This week, returning guest Rob Wallis joins us to talk about the only Spielberg/Di Caprio collaboration to date, Catch Me If You Can. They talk about the excellent 1960's production design, the loss of Leo's baby face, and refute accusations of Spielberg schmaltz (yet again).
People in this episode
Hosts: Sarah Buddery, MJ Smith
Guest: Rob Wallis
Topics covered
- film analysis
- production design
- actor development
- Spielberg
- DiCaprio
- 2000s cinema
Keywords
- Catch Me If You Can
- Steven Spielberg
- Leonardo DiCaprio
- film production
- 2000s films
- cinema analysis
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Catch Me If You Can
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