Nov 26 2019 20 mins 3
Hi, tonight's episode of the Binge-Watchers Podcast is all about John Candy and a great little feel good comedy called Uncle Buck. Binge-Watchers is a late night show for your ears with entertainment news, film history, philosophies based on movie plots, hear the adventures and successful failures of our host, JOHNNY SPOILER joined by his buddies he has known since film school, DANGEROUS DAVE, NICKY LATES, and sometimes, their friends from TV, Film, and Music come along for the ride. One epic binge-watch after another. You could say this crew are professional binge watchers because they are movie fans that grew up to to try to make some films of their own as they navigate the industry, day jobs, and real life. On Tonight’s Exciting Episode: All the "Bucks" in Hollywood were considered for the lead role in Uncle Buck. A brief intro of John Candy films for the uninitiated. What is Uncle Buck about? Here is the synopsis: "When Cindy (Elaine Bromka) and her husband, Bob (Garrett M. Brown), have to leave town for a family emergency, there is only one person available to babysit for their three kids: Bob's lazy, carefree brother, Buck (John Candy). While he immediately gets along with the two younger children (Gaby Hoffman, Macaulay Culkin), Buck must change his bachelor lifestyle if he wants to be a responsible caregiver for the angst-filled teenager, Tia (Jean Louisa Kelly)." Mom and daughter issues in this movie. John Hughes's signature musical/dramatic beat in his film editing. Spoiler alerts for plot 3 mins, 55 secs. Making time for Planes, Trains, and Automobiles. The lost art of making giant pancakes. Dealing with teenage nieces. "Stranger danger." Show and tell gags. Boxing birthday clowns. Why Uncle Buck is a feel good movie. Where you can watch Uncle Buck. Please support the creation of future podcasts Follow Binge-Watchers Podcast on Facebook Tweet at Binge-Watchers Podcast Instagram Binge-Watchers Podcast Visit our site If you liked this episode, leave a quick review on iTunes or Apple Podcasts! You can also join our group of film and TV lovers called Raised by Television, tell us what you're watching!!! Support the show
