The Next Reel Film Podcast

How does Dolly Parton do in her second film? Are there sparks with her and Burt Reynolds? Does a musical about a whorehouse work? Tune in to this week’s shows to get these answers and more.

Show Notes

“It’s just a lil’ ole bitty pissant country place. Nothing much to see.”

After Nine to Five, Colin Higgins had been working on a few ideas of his own when he was asked by his recent collaborator Dolly Parton to direct her next film, the adaptation of the Broadway musical The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. While coming on board a relatively put together story may not have allowed Higgins to craft the story his way, the project still did fit with the types of stories about outsiders that he was best known for. Join us – Pete Wright and Andy Nelson – as we wrap up our Colin Higgins series with his 1982 film The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.

We talk about the challenges of a film about prostitution and making the characters relatable. We look at the on-screen chemistry between Parton and her co-star Burt Reynolds. We chat about some supporting staff like Charles Durning, Dom DeLuise, and Jim Nabors. We discuss what the film’s saying about politics, the media, and legislating morality. We touch on Dolly’s iconic song “I Will Always Love You” which she included in this film, and discuss who did it better – Dolly or Whitney? And we look at Higgins’ career and discuss what makes a Higgins film a Higgins film?

It’s a fun film but not something that wowed us. Either way we have a great time talking about it on this week’s show, so check it out then tune in. The Next Reel – when the movie ends, our conversation begins.

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Creators and Guests

Host
Andy Nelson
With over 25 years of experience in film, television, and commercial production, Andy has cultivated an enduring passion for storytelling in all its forms. His enthusiasm for the craft began in his youth when he and his friends started making their own movies in grade school. After studying film at the University of Colorado Boulder, Andy wrote, directed, and produced several short films while also producing indie features like Netherbeast Incorporated and Ambush at Dark Canyon. Andy has been on the production team for award-winning documentaries such as The Imposter and The Joe Show, as well as TV shows like Investigation Discovery’s Deadly Dentists and Nat Geo’s Inside the Hunt for the Boston Bombers. Over a decade ago, he started podcasting with Pete and immediately embraced the medium. Now, as a partner at TruStory FM, Andy looks forward to more storytelling through their wide variety of shows. Throughout his career, Andy has passed on his knowledge by teaching young minds the crafts of screenwriting, producing, editing, and podcasting. Outside of work, Andy is a family man who enjoys a good martini, a cold beer, a nice cup o’ joe. And always, of course, a great movie.
Host
Pete Wright
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