Production note Doug Liman’s production schedule on Mr. and Mrs. Smith reportedly ran about $26 million over because Brad Pitt left for Ocean's 12.
Production note The hosts say the movie went through around 40 endings and many script hands, including Simon Kinberg and others.
Production note Angelina Jolie reportedly had a knife collection and pushed the knife work in the film.
Production note A steamy sex scene was cut to keep the movie PG-13.
Production note The film had a prior TV version starring Scott Bakula and Maria Bello.
Production note A planned 2007 TV spinoff version was developed with Jordana Brewster and Martin Henderson but not picked up.
Production note A sequel was discussed by Pitt and Jolie in 2010 but never got a story.
Us Weekly Used as shorthand for the tabloid ecosystem driving public obsession with the Brangelina story.
TMZ Mentioned as part of the emerging gossip-media landscape.
Perez Hilton Referenced as part of the burgeoning internet gossip infrastructure.
Ain't It Cool Used to illustrate how online movie-gossip and rumor coverage was becoming more immediate.
Proof of Life Used as a comparison point for how off-screen romance can affect audience perception and box office.
Ocean's 12 Referenced repeatedly in discussing Brad Pitt’s schedule and Doug Liman’s bad bet.
Friends Mentioned as the show Jennifer Aniston was finishing as the film’s production unfolded.
Lara Croft: Tomb Raider Used to situate Angelina Jolie’s career and celebrity status before Mr. and Mrs. Smith.
Sex and the City? Not directly referenced; omitted.
The Kelly Clarkson show Not referenced; omitted.
Gossip Girl Not referenced; omitted.
The Bourne Identity Used to mock Doug Liman’s history of losing production timing bets.
Wedding Crashers Referenced in discussing Vince Vaughn’s comedic mode and possible influence on his performance.
Glee Mentioned only jokingly in connection with knives and a character’s life.
The Home Depot A recurring ad sponsor also becomes a joke source while discussing the house and weapon stove.
