039: Remembering Michael Madsen & Taking A Fresh Look at Stanley Kubrick Films
039: Remembering Michael Madsen & Taking A Fresh Look at Stanley Kubrick Films  
Podcast: Just Foolin' About with Michael Biehn
Published On: Tue Jul 08 2025
Description: In this week’s first episode of Just Foolin About, Michael and the gang talk about the passing of Actor Michael Madsen last week. They reflect on his career, personal struggles, and the tragedy of his son's suicide. The conversation then shifts to the troubled lives and careers of other Hollywood figures like Tom Sizemore and Val Kilmer, touching on addiction and personal demons. They also explore classic films, revisiting the works of Stanley Kubrick, particularly 'Paths of Glory' and 'Barry Lyndon,' and discuss their meticulous filmmaking techniques.YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4dHNzumLLaFOIRqm4kcaAAINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/justfoolinabout/CHAPTERS:00:00 Intro02:22 Remembering Michael Madsen11:23 Tom Sizemore's Addiction Struggles29:39 Michael’s Son & His Acting Ambitions32:32 Finding Material for a Reel33:18 Discussing Bruce Beresford's Films36:49 Paths of Glory and Kubrick's Style45:36 Barry Lyndon and Kubrick's Cinematic Techniques51:58 Ryan O'Neal's Career and Personal Life59:27 Penelope Ann Miller and Filming Experiences01:00:58 Outro Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.