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Dana and Tom welcome back guest, Sara Shea (Host and Creator of Shea Cinema ; @sheacinema on X , IG ) to discuss Shampoo (1975) for its 50th Anniversary: directed by Hal Ashby, written by Warren Beatty and Robert Towne, music by Paul Simon, starring Warren Beatty, Goldie Hawn, Julie Christine, Lee Grant, Carrie Fischer, and Jack Warden. Plot Summary: Shampoo is a sharp, bittersweet satire wrapped in the glitzy excess of late-'60s Beverly Hills. The film follows George Roundy (Beatty), a womanizing hairdresser whose ambition is undercut by his inability to resist the charms of his wealthy clientele. On the eve of the 1968 presidential election, George juggles a tangled web of lovers—including his current girlfriend (Goldie Hawn), his wealthy benefactor’s wife (Lee Grant), and his ex (Julie Christie)—all while trying to secure financial backing for his own salon. Shampoo disguises its sharp political and social critique beneath a surface of sexual farce, letting the characters’ selfishness mirror the broader moral drift of the era. The film’s humor is sly but never mean-spirited, and its direction, full of casual elegance, ensures that even the most ridiculous moments feel authentic. By the film’s melancholic finale, Shampoo has revealed itself as more than just a sex comedy—it’s a lament for lost opportunities, both personal and political. Guest: Sara Shea Host and Creator of Shea Cinema ; @sheacinema on X , IG Previously on 12 Angry Men (1957) Revisit , Barry Lyndon (1975) Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Welcome to Our Guest 02:04 Cast and Background for Shampoo 03:32 Relationship(s) with Shampoo 06:22 What is Shampoo About? 16:15 Warren Beatty's Eclectic Film Choices 22:05 Plot Summary for Shampoo 23:32 Did You Know? 24:44 First Break 26:54 What's Happening with Sara 29:05 A Listener Question 30:42 Best Performance(s) 39:01 Best/Favorite/Indelible Scene(s) 44:09 Second Break 45:12 In Memoriam 46:28 Best/Funniest Lines 49:36 The Stanley Rubric - Legacy 52:46 The St
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