Production note Speed was released one week before the O.J. chase.
Production note The studio moved Speed up from a later release date because test screenings were so strong.
Production note The famous freeway jump was added because Jan de Bont noticed the highway section was unfinished.
Production note The bus jump was not in the original script.
Production note Speed won two Oscars for sound-related categories and supporting actress.
Mentioned with uncertainty Keanu Reeves did most of his own stunts, including the Jaguar-to-bus jump, according to the discussion.
Production note Sandra Bullock learned to drive a bus for the role.
Production note The script originally had Harry as the villain.
Production note Josh Whedon did script-doctor work on the movie.
Die Hard Used constantly as the main comparison point for Speed and for the 'Die Hard on a blank' formula.
Point Break Cited in relation to Keanu Reeves' career and by comparison with Speed's action style.
Twister Mentioned as part of the shift in summer movie scheduling that Speed influenced.
Under Siege Used as a comparison for the 'Speed on a boat/train' sequel style and Steven Seagal films.
Con Air Referenced as another key 1990s action movie and as a Nick Cage benchmark.
The Matrix Part of Keanu Reeves' action-star five-picture run cited by the hosts.
Dumb and Dumber Mentioned in the Jeff Daniels discussion as part of his strange mid-90s run.
Pulp Fiction Referenced as a possible future live episode and as a Tarantino comparison point.
Face/Off Discussed as a possible live episode and as a benchmark for Nick Cage action craziness.
The Fugitive Cited as another highly rewatchable, tightly paced thriller.
First Blood Referenced as a great action title and a type of survival/action template.
Running Man Brought up as a variation on the rich-people-hunting-people idea.
Predator Used as a hypothetical example of movies that should not have phones or Twitter.
Stallone and Schwarzenegger Referenced as the benchmark action stars when comparing them with Keanu and others.
OJ chase Used to date the release and show how Speed coincided with a huge freeway moment in Los Angeles.
