Episode #14: The Graduate

In episode #14 we discuss Dustin Hoffman's break out role in The Graduate. Based on the novel by Charles Webb and featuring the music of Simon & Garfunkel, The Graduate tells the tale of one young man's struggle to start the next chapter of his life while also becoming involved in a forbidden affair.

SHOWNOTES

The Graduate - Criterion

Mike Nichols - Director

   Charlie Wilson’s War

   Wit

   Regarding Henry

   Working Girl

   Closer

Anne Bancroft - Mrs. Robinson

Katharine Ross - Elaine Robinson

Murray Hamilton - Mr. Robinson

Dustin Hoffman - Ben Braddock

William Daniels - Mr. Braddock

Elizabeth Wilson - Mrs. Braddock

Simon & Garfunkel

   The Sound of Silence

   Mrs. Robinson

   Scarborough Fair / Canticle

   Bookends (not featured in The Graduate)

The Simpsons - Lady Bouvier’s Lover (The Graduate spoof)

1966 Alfa Romeo Series 1 Spider 1600

The Giver (movie)

Home School (sequel to The Graduate)

Donnie Darko

Harper Simon

   Berkley Girl - Official Video (featuring Jena Malone)

Overlord - J.J. Abrams’ new supernatural WWII movie

Carly Simon

   Let the River Run (from Working Girl)

A Christmas Story

Group photo of MGM stars

Criterion on the Couch episodes referenced:

   Harold & Maude

   Easy Rider