Episode 49: Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story, Starring John C. Reilly

Rena and Sara dive into this unflinching look at the life and times of the singular Dewey Cox, one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. 

We discuss: What if Nate Cox had survived? Why didn’t Don MacLean include Dewey in “American Pie”? How important are blankets in recovery from addiction? Is twelve too young to get married? What is the “Short Power” movement, anyway? … And so much more as we unpack Jake Kasdan’s seminal vision and John C. Reilly’s powerful performance. 

Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story is directed by Jake Kasdan and stars John C. Reilly as Dewey Cox, Jenna Fischer as Darlene Madison, David Krumholtz as Schwartzberg, Tim Meadows as Sam, Raymond J. Barry as Pa Cox, the amazing Margo Martindale as Ma Cox, Kristen Wiig as Edith, Craig Robinson as Bobby Shand, and countless others. 

Sources include: 

Dewey Cox Ain’t Dead: An Oral History of ‘Walk Hard’

https://www.theringer.com/2019/05/29/movies/walk-hard-dewey-cox-oral-history-john-c-reilly-music-biopic-jake-kasdan-judd-apatow

 

Cinemablend interview with John C. Reilly: 

https://www.cinemablend.com/new/Interview-John-C-Reilly-7260.html#

 

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