About this episode

The episode explores the downfall of Carolco Pictures and the role of Cutthroat Island in its demise.

It's the film that fin(n)ished Carolco! Or so we've been led to believe... This week, Chris & Lizzie seek to uncover who really scuttled Carolco Pictures - was it Geena Davis and Renny Harlin? Or was Cutthroat Island a mere scapegoat? Plus, Matthew Modine takes his lumps (on set and after), poop tanks infect the crew, and Michael Douglas dodges a trip to Davy Jones' locker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Chris, Lizzie

Topics covered

• film analysis
• Carolco Pictures
• Cutthroat Island
• Hollywood history
• movie failures
• behind the scenes

Keywords

• Cutthroat Island
• Carolco Pictures
• Geena Davis
• Renny Harlin
• Matthew Modine
• Hollywood
• film history

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Carolco Pictures

Books & works: Cutthroat Island

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