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.
SHOWNOTESThe 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
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