May 9, 2019

EP. 213 — Shanghai Surprise (w/ Jordan Rubin)

Director/writer/performer Jordan Rubin (Critters: A New Binge) joins Paul, June, and Jason to discuss the 1986 British American adventure comedy Shanghai Surprise starring Sean Penn and Madonna. They talk about George Harrison’s involvement with the movie, loud Jazz, and what exactly is a Shanghai Surprise.

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