Back in the Day with John and Jay
Episode 122: Apollo 13 (1995) // Houston, We Have a Problem!
We’ll set the historical stage by revisiting the Apollo space program and the real-life events of the Apollo 13 mission. From there, we delve into the film's genesis, uncovering how the book "Lost Moon: The Perilous Voyage of Apollo 13" inspired a motion picture that would captivate audiences worldwide.
Our discussion includes an in-depth look at the stellar performances by Tom Hanks, Kevin Bacon, Bill Paxton, and Ed Harris, analyzing how they brought their real-life counterparts to the big screen with stunning authenticity. We’ll also marvel at the film’s technical brilliance, from its special effects to its groundbreaking sound design, that made viewers feel as though they were truly in space.
Discover the themes of teamwork, resilience, and the unbreakable human spirit that drive the narrative of Apollo 13, and hear behind-the-scenes stories from the film's production that highlight the lengths to which the filmmakers went to achieve realism. We'll also touch on the critical and audience reception of the film, and its lasting impact on both cinema and the space exploration community.
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'Beavis and Butt-head' Cover art created by Joe Crawford
We’ll set the historical stage by revisiting the Apollo space program and the real-life events of the Apollo 13 mission. From there, we delve into the film's genesis, uncovering how the book "Lost Moon: The Perilous Voyage of Apollo 13" inspired a motion picture that would captivate audiences worldwide.
Our discussion includes an in-depth look at the stellar performances by Tom Hanks, Kevin Bacon, Bill Paxton, and Ed Harris, analyzing how they brought their real-life counterparts to the big screen with stunning authenticity. We’ll also marvel at the film’s technical brilliance, from its special effects to its groundbreaking sound design, that made viewers feel as though they were truly in space.
Discover the themes of teamwork, resilience, and the unbreakable human spirit that drive the narrative of Apollo 13, and hear behind-the-scenes stories from the film's production that highlight the lengths to which the filmmakers went to achieve realism. We'll also touch on the critical and audience reception of the film, and its lasting impact on both cinema and the space exploration community.
Friends of the Show
1 Man Mafia (twitch.tv/1man_mafia)
Jayke The Gamer God (twitch.tv/JaykeTheGamerGod)
IB Best Gaming (https://www.tiktok.com/@ibbestgaming)
Send us a text message and let us know how awesome we are! (Click the link)!
'Beavis and Butt-head' Cover art created by Joe Crawford