Episode #14: The Graduate
Criterion On The Couch - A podcast by Jim Masessa & Adam Uhrich
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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