Episode #14: The Graduate

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