‘Good Will Hunting’ Live From Boston With Bill Simmons, Ryen Russillo, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey
2025/4/1
The Rewatchables
The hosts discuss the essential elements of a successful Boston-set movie, including accurate accents, use of iconic locations like Fenway Park, and capturing the essence of Boston people. They also point out common tropes that don't always reflect reality, such as perpetually good weather and a lack of traffic.
- The Departed is debated as a Boston movie despite filming locations outside of Boston.
- Accurate accents are crucial, with at least 90% accuracy desired.
- Common tropes in Boston movies include perfect weather, no traffic, and empty public spaces.
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