Production note Bill says Alan J. Pakula died in a tragic highway accident when a pipe went through his windshield.
Production note The hosts say the movie grossed about $193 million on a $45 million budget.
Production note Sean says Julia Roberts spent time at Tulane Law School to prepare for the role.
Production note They say Denzel also spent time at The Washington Post to prepare.
Production note Chris says the movie’s title refers to a specific brief and that the film uses the phrase on screen.
Production note They claim the studio-interracial-romance suppression story is false and that Denzel himself resisted the romance.
Production note Bill says Pakula adapted the screenplay himself from the novel.
Production note They note the movie begins with slow-motion pelicans and credits before the plot starts.
The Firm Used as the comparison point for Grisham adaptations and star-driven legal thrillers.
All the President’s Men The film is repeatedly compared to Pakula’s earlier journalism thriller.
The Parallax View Cited as one of Pakula’s paranoia-thriller masterpieces that this movie cannot surpass.
JFK Referenced through Bill and Chris’s recurring conspiracy talk and the JFK rewatchables jokes.
Philadelphia Used to illustrate Denzel’s breakout period and as another same-month 1993 release.
The Bodyguard Referenced as another star-driven romance/thriller ending that influenced expectations.
Ricochet Mentioned because Lithgow and Denzel had faced off there before.
Dave Cited because the White House exterior was reused there.
Crimson Tide Used as another Denzel comparison for star power and athleticism/jogging jokes.
Oppenheimer Used in a contemporary comparison about complex plotting and rewatchability.
The Client Used for a Grisham-name joke and as another adaptation in the same universe.
Big Night Referenced in Stanley Tucci’s career arc.
Kiss of Death Used as a joke about the final possible Rewatchables episode.
Home Alone Used as a recurring comparison for John Heard’s most famous role.
Forrest Gump Mentioned in the tour lineup and later in a comparison about broad audience appeal.
