The Freshman Fifteen

Episode 25: Michael Bay's BAD BOYS

Episode Summary

With Episode 25, it’s the arrival of three summer blockbuster directors, and there's no better candidate to get us started than bombastic director Michael Bay and his 1995 freshman film, Bad Boys.

Episode Notes

With Episode 25, it’s the arrival of three summer blockbuster directors, and there's no better candidate to get us started than bombastic director Michael Bay and his 1995 freshman film, Bad Boys. After a long-time listener crashes the recording session, Jeremy details the mechanics of Michael Bay’s signature shot, the “Bay Swirl,” while Daniel wonders if every director is an artist. Also, what can indie films learn from summer tentpole mega-hits?