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DESCRIPTION: In the lead-up to the release of “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” (in theaters May 23), we’re doing deep-dive, making-of episodes on each installment of the franchise. This week, we’re taking a look at how Brian De Palma’s “Mission: Impossible” came together, with interviews from Brian De Palma, Tom Cruise, writer David Koepp, editor Paul Hirsch and more. It’s like a documentary for your ears. Released February 21st, 2025.

SHOW NOTES: Here are some behind-the-scenes photos from “Mission: Impossible” (1996)...

Here’s a fun Apple PowerBook ad for the movie...

And here’s the music video for Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr.’s version of the Mission: Impossible theme...