Ep.8 — [IN]Sanity Podcast with Steve Rubin
Get ready for an insightful and entertaining journey through the world of cinema in our latest podcast episode with Steve Rubin. Known as the foremost authority on James Bond films and a historian of classics like The Twilight Zone, Rubin's expertise as a "classic film whisperer" will unveil behind-the-scenes secrets and little-known gems.
Discover the origins of his fascination with Bond, hear about his VIP access to film sets, and gain a unique perspective on the challenges of comedy in our current cultural climate. Rubin's call for more "fun" films in today's landscape will have you rethinking the way you view cinema. Plus, enjoy the delightful banter between our hosts and Rubin as they explore topics from desert island movie picks to life on Mars. Don't miss this captivating episode with the man known as the "James Bond Guy."
Here are some key takeaways from episode:
Steve Rubin is considered a leading expert on James Bond films, having written multiple books documenting behind-the-scenes details and insider information. His status as the "James Bond Guy" comes from his early and extensive research interviewing cast, crew and producers of the films.
Rubin was also one of the first to deeply research and document the history of the classic TV series The Twilight Zone, writing an encyclopedia book on it. He brings his expertise as a "classic film whisperer" to shine a light on little-known gems.
The episode provides interesting trivia and origin stories around James Bond, including how Rubin first discovered the books as a kid and later gained special VIP access to the film sets.
There is discussion around the challenges of writing comedy in today's cultural climate of political correctness and how to balance that with still being funny.
Rubin believes more "fun" uplifting films are needed today versus the trend towards darker and more serious films by many contemporary directors. He aims to bring more comedy into the mix.
Dr. Fred & Sam have an amusing rapport with Rubin and riff on topics like what films they'd bring to a desert island, the boredom of living on Mars, and more.
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