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DESCRIPTION: Welcome back for week two of our celebration of the 10th anniversary of “Jack Reacher” with writer/director Christopher McQuarrie! This week we discuss the dialogue-free opening sequence, learn how this project differed from earlier collaborations with Tom Cruise, and learn the unlikely origins of “the car chase that ate Pittsburgh.” Also we go deep on two of the coolest shots from the movie. Which shots? You’ll have to listen to find out! Released December 23rd, 2022.
SHOW NOTES: In the interview McQuarrie talks about his collaboration with cinematographer Caleb Deschanel and he brings up this shot in particular...
This week we talk a lot about the amazing car chase. Here’s a clip from the sequence...
As promised, here are photos of the cakes Tom Cruise sent us...
