The Naked Gun
Explicit
The Naked Gun
Explicit

Movie Wars by 2-Vices Media

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Quote me on this: The Naked Gun is the greatest comedy film ever made. I've been saying it for years and I'm saying it again on this episode — and I dare anyone to prove me otherwise.

Kyle, Seth, and Marianna break down the 1988 ZAZ masterpiece that somehow came from a TV show that got cancelled after four episodes, built a legacy on dramatic actors who'd never told a joke in their lives, and produced a movie that is still zinging people decades later. Every single line is a joke. Every credit is a gag. Every prop is a setup. It never lost its fastball.

We get into what made Leslie Nielsen a comedic genius — and why it took 40 years for Hollywood to figure that out. We cover the casting philosophy (no comedy experience required, in fact preferred), the behind-the-scenes chaos of trying to keep a straight face for 40+ takes, and the wi ... 

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