Ending on a magical high chosen by the listeners. The more we get into this episode the more magic we realise The Parent Trap (1998) is. After we’ve addressed the ridiculous trauma of it all (erm…the terrible parenting decisions!), we get to the good stuff; the nostalgic joy of this film, its legacy and the fact it introduced to the world, Lindsay Lohan and director and co-writer Nancy Meyers.
Wait until you hear about the other actors that were considered before Lindsay. We discuss the sheer brilliance of 11-year-old Lohan and the complicated layers of acting she pulled off during what must’ve been a long, taxing shoot. We look at how exactly they created the illusion of twins back in the 90s, both on set and in post-production. Oh, and we take a long hard look at ourselves after realising the character of Meredith Blake is only 26 years old. HOW?
Tune in for some reminiscing, some making-of trivia and a gritty realistic 2024 Parent Trap remake that we cook up.
Subscribe now ➡️ / @frankfilmclub
Keep up to date with us on Instagram, TikTok and RU-vid: @frankfilmclub
Frank Film Club is the club for lovers and makers of film. From shots and dialogue to casting and score, we unpack little-known indies, box office smashes, documentaries, foreign language and everything in between. Hosted by actor and producer, Maisie Williams, casting director Hannah Marie Williams, and filmmaker and producer, Lowri Roberts. Come and join us as we navigate the mad world of film.
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro + catch up
5:07 - The Parent Trap memories + nostalgia
7:45 - Lindsay Lohan’s performance
10:00 - Casting
13:48 - Child labour laws + length of shoot
15:43 - Cameos in the film
19:04 - Nancy Meyers’ filmmaking career
20:15 - Technical aspects to shooting twin scenes
24:15 - Lindsay Lohan’s career
25:24 - Meredith Blake
29:06 - Alternative endings of the film
32:54 - Favourite moments
36:31 - The budget
38:23 - Letterboxd reviews
40:39 - Final thoughts
14 июл 2024
