The Movies That Made Us
Season 2
Overview
Get the story behind more generation-defining blockbusters as industry insiders lead the way with funny and entertaining deep dives.
Episodes
1. Back to the Future
7.8
July 23, 2021
49 min
Vroom or bust: It took a sweet ride and a rising star — or two — to build a blockbuster from a half-baked idea and the ashes of multiple flops.
2. Pretty Woman
7.0
July 23, 2021
48 min
Turning an unknown into a superstar and revamping the rom-com rules amid many rewrites, this megahit's success still leaves insiders pretty shocked.
3. Jurassic Park
7.8
July 23, 2021
46 min
Crunch the numbers, then make way for a chubby T. rex and visual effects bad boys. This box office heavyweight disrupted the way movies are made.
4. Forrest Gump
7.5
July 23, 2021
45 min
Life is like a box of chocolates — or a charming script unearthed by chance. Despite casting and budget woes, this humble tale became a '90s classic.
