Doug Loves Movies

Chris Evans, Jonah Ray, and Martin Starr Guest

Jan 16, 2013
Chris Evans, a major-studio film actor; Jonah Ray, stand-up comedian and host; and Martin Starr, versatile character actor. They trade playful banter, dig into Captain America 2 logistics, debate musicals like Les Mis, compare time-travel films, play rapid-fire movie trivia, and plug upcoming projects and live shows.
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ANECDOTE

Paid For Nine Minutes And Was Sold

  • Doug describes paying $16.75 to see nine minutes of Star Trek Into Darkness in IMAX and being hooked despite only seeing the opening.
  • That early teaser convinced him he "can't wait to see the other 120 minutes," showing how a strong preview can sell a movie instantly.
INSIGHT

Chris Evans Publicly Likes Les Mis

  • Chris Evans openly admits he enjoyed Les Misérables and got emotional watching it, countering the notion that male viewers must avoid musicals.
  • His straightforward endorsement highlights how celebrity opinions can normalize unexpected tastes.
ANECDOTE

Les Mis Singing Never Stops

  • The panel discusses Les Mis's nonstop singing and heavy tone, with Doug and guests noting its long runtime and minimal dialogue.
  • They joke about snot rockets and intense closeups, making the movie's rawness a recurring punchline.
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