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We continue our journey through our John Heard series with his second-of-two films with Joan Micklin Silver, 1979’s ‘Chilly Scenes of Winter.’ It’s fair to say this worked really well for us. It’s worth seeking out so do so then tune in!

Show Notes

“Why didn’t I meet you first?”

After working with John Heard on her 1977 film Between the Lines, writer/director Joan Micklin Silver knew that she wanted to cast him in her next feature Chilly Scenes of Winter. He plays a fairly complex, lovestruck character that dances right on the edge of being a bit too crazy, but he pulls it off with an authenticity that leaves you rooting for him, even when you’re shaking your head at some of his decisions. Join us – Pete Wright and Andy Nelson – as we continue our John Heard series with Micklin Silver’s 1979 film Chilly Scenes of Winter.

It may be called Chilly Scenes of Winter, but it’s full of genuine comic moments.

The studio heads didn’t get it at all, releasing the film initially as Head Over Heels with an artificially happy ending. No one wanted to see that and the film bombed. It took Micklin Silver three years to get the original version released, and it was a success.

Do we like the way the movie plays out in this version? Absolutely.

How does John Heard do as this crazy character who rides the line with stalking Laura, the woman he falls in love with? What does the movie say about relationships, particularly when one side is more in love than the other side?

How about the idea of being the ‘other’ in a relationship?

Talk about the cast – aside from Heard, who is perfect in his role, we have Mary Beth Hurt as Laura, Peter Riegert, Gloria Grahame, Kenneth McMillan, Nora Heflin, and more. It’s a delightful cast and they’re all bringing their A-games here.

It’s a challenging but fascinating movie about relationships and finding yourself. We have a great time talking about it 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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