Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure - Fifth Period Podcast (Episode 31)

Join two media teachers as they jump in their phone booth and travel through time with this 1989 Comedy/Sci-fi, 'Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure'. Listen as they be excellent to each other and party on, dudes!
Each week they will delve into a new student selected film that they have shown as part of the "Film Appreciation Club" at their school.
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00:00 Intro
01:11 Amelia Appreciation Club
02:42 Step Back In Time (Mr Brown's Nostalgia)
03:40 Late 80s Music/Fashion (Mr Whittle's Nostalgia)
04:53 Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure
38:06 Weekly Watches
01:00:19 Tantalising Trailers
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00:00 🎙️ *The hosts discuss their excitement for the film, Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure, and share their personal connections to it.*
01:26 🎬 *The film choice is attributed to Amelia, a student and film club advocate, making it a special pick for the hosts.*
03:52 🎥 *The hosts delve into the film's significance, relating it to the cultural shift of the late '80s, particularly in music and fashion.*
05:15 🎵 *The opening credit sequence features music by the Sydney band Big Pig, setting a nostalgic tone for the hosts.*
06:19 🚀 *The film's futuristic opening monologue by Rufus, played by George Carlin, was added in post-production to enhance narrative clarity.*
07:39 📚 *Bill and Ted's friendship is revealed to be crucial to the future, and they embark on a time-traveling journey to secure an A+ on their history report.*
08:49 🕰️ *The film draws inspiration from Back to the Future, incorporating familiar time-travel tropes and visual effects, creating a nostalgic appeal.*
11:07 👓 *The futuristic outfits and gadgets, like the phone booth time machine, provide a dated yet charming representation of the future.*
13:24 🤣 *The film cleverly introduces details, like Missy's neon sign, adding humor and subtlety to the production design.*
14:30 🎭 *Captain Logan, played by Hal Landon Jr., stands out as a favorite character, showcasing a humorous portrayal of a stereotypical dad.*
16:06 🕰️ *The plot unfolds as they accidentally pick up historical figures, such as Napoleon, setting the stage for comedic interactions.*
19:33 🔍 *The film's limited budget is evident in its clever utilization of existing sets, enhancing the production value despite financial constraints.*
21:54 🃏 *The characters playfully interact with historical figures like Billy the Kid, showcasing a different approach to traditional heroic behavior in leading characters.*
22:23 🎸 *"Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure" and "Bogus Journey" were watched back-to-back, with "Bogus Journey" being more enjoyable.*
26:30 🚗 *The phone booth is broken, leading to unintended time travels, and they gather historical figures like Genghis Khan, Joan of Arc, Beethoven, and Freud.*
31:43 🕹️ *The mall escapade involves breaking the buddy system, getting arrested, and attempting to steal Ted's dad's keys using time paradoxes.*
36:56 🎸 *The history presentation is a success, but Bill and Ted feel unfulfilled, prompting them to learn how to play guitar.*
37:25 🎤 *The movie ends with a jam session, hinting at improvement in the future, leading to the recommendation of "Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey."*
39:54 🎭 *"AD/BC: A Rock Opera" is a musical parody of the nativity, highlighting comedic elements and nods to rock operas like "Jesus Christ Superstar."*
41:48 🎬 *"The Killer" is David Fincher's recent film on Netflix, praised for its cinematography, simple story, and engaging elements.*
43:24 🤔 *"Bottoms" (2023) features strong performances by Rachel Senate and IO Edie, with a mix of hit-and-miss writing and memorable absurd moments.*
44:32 🎬 *Animated Garfield movie featuring Chris Pratt as the voice, targeted more towards kids.*
47:05 🚓 *"21 Jump Street" and "22 Jump Street" mentioned, highlighting their fun and easy-watching nature.*
49:00 🎭 *"Dicks: The Musical," a crude humor musical featuring Nathan Lane and Megan Mullally, praised for their performances.*
50:39 🎸 *"Scott Pilgrim Takes Off" TV show discussed, with positive feedback on its animation style and returning actors.*
55:15 🤣 *Revisited "Middle Ditch and Schwartz" comedy special, commended for its improvised humor and unique style.*
58:05 🎭 *Enjoyed a live show of "La Cage aux Folles," based on "The Birdcage," praising the incredible dancing and comedic performances.*
01:00:03 🎬 *Mentioned the lack of significant trailers due to the anticipation of upcoming Christmas releases.*
01:02:15 🎭 *Upcoming animated Garfield movie discussed, expressing skepticism about its appeal to a broader audience.*
01:03:33 🎥 *"The Fall Guy" trailer featuring Ryan Gosling mentioned, with mixed feelings and hopes for potential surprises.*
01:04:56 🕵️‍♂️ *Excitement for the upcoming "Monk" movie, "His Last Case," anticipating a satisfying one-off reunion for fans.*
01:06:01 📽️ *Fresh trailer mentioned for the documentary "Albert Brooks: Defending My Life," exploring the life and career of Albert Brooks, possibly related to Mel Brooks.*
01:05:27 🎬 *Albert Brooks praised as a hilarious comedian and fantastic filmmaker; upcoming documentary "Defending My Life" anticipated for insights into his comedic legacy.*
01:06:22 🦸‍♀️ *"Madame Web" Marvel film discussed, highlighted for its strong cast and intriguing time manipulation theme, renewing interest in superhero projects.*
01:07:15 🔪 *"It's a Wonderful Knife" mentioned as a slasher film with a clever title; expressed hope for a fresh take on the comedy, parody, and slasher elements, following recent disappointments.*
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