Episode 221

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20th Jul 2026

Episode 221 - Joyride (2001)

One prank. One CB radio. One very bad idea. This week on 100 Things We Learned From Film, we're taking the scenic route through Joy Ride (2001) to uncover the incredible stories behind one of the most underrated thrillers of the 2000s.

Discover how J.J. Abrams helped create the film, why Ted Levine wasn't cast until after filming had finished, the multiple endings that almost changed everything, the Spielberg influence hiding in plain sight, and how Rusty Nail became one of horror's most unforgettable unseen villains.

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100 Things we learned from film
Two friends take a light hearted deep dive in to film in an attempt to learn 100 things from a different movie each week. Expect trivia to impress your friends and nonsense from the start.

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