Just Foolin’ About with Michael Biehn

In this week's episode of Just Foolin About, join Michael Biehn as he delves into his experiences working on the classic film 'The Terminator.' Michael shares candid stories about the making of the movie, his impressions of James Cameron's directorial brilliance, and the challenges faced on set. He also talks about his interactions with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Linda Hamilton, including a memorable love scene and unexpected off-screen dynamics. This episode offers a deep dive into the behind-the-scenes events that shaped one of the most iconic sci-fi films of all time.

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction
04:30 Terminator's 40-Year Prediction and AI
06:05 Auditioning for Terminator 07:25 Arnold Schwarzenegger's Early Career
17:43 Pre-Production and Training for Terminator
27:13 Stunt Work and Filming Challenges
46:02 On-Screen Chemistry with Linda Hamilton 
47:51 Linda Hamilton's Career Beginnings
53:15 The Impact of 'The Terminator'
55:37 Industry Reactions and Screenings
01:04:28 Memories from the Set
01:08:32 Reflections on 'T2' 
01:17:27 Podcasting and Future Plans

In this week's episode of Just Foolin About, Michael talks about a sexual misconduct scandal involving Paul Schrader, who wrote Taxi Driver and Raging Bull. This leads Michael to remember a few times he was in some uncomfortable situations earlier in his career. He goes on to talk about his first major acting role in The Fan (1981) and how he hated working with Lauren Bacall. After that, Michael tells a funny story about director John Landis (Animal House, The Blues Brothers, Coming to America). Before they wrap, the gang discusses successful families in Hollywood.

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In this week's episode of Just Foolin About, Michael reflects on the passing of Val Kilmer last week and shares his experiences working on Tombstone, including how he and Val Kilmer orchestrated their infamous final duel together. He also goes into detail about numerous problems the movie had during production, and how Kurt Russell was able to hold it all together and put the movie on his back. Later in the show we also talk a little bit about the movie Navy Seals, and how that also had a rocky production process.

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Michael Biehn talks about his disdain for Stanley Kubrick (while also admiring some of his early work) He also shares the fun experience her had working with Josh Brolin on Planet Terror (Grindhouse). Then the guys discuss some of the best scene stealing performances in movie history.

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Jenette Goldstein is an American actress who portrayed Private Vasquez in James Cameron’s Aliens. Her and Michael worked on the film together almost 40 years ago. She was also featured in 2 other James Cameron films, Terminator 2 & Titanic. Additional film and TV credits of hers include: Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Near Dark, Lethal Weapon 2, Star Trek Generations, ER, 24, Six Feet Under.  

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Michael Rosenbaum is an American actor, writer, director, producer, and podcaster. Michael notably played Lex Luther in Smallville from 2001-2008, 2011. He has also appeared in the films Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 & 3, The Neighbor, Catch .44.   Michael also hosts the immensely popular podcast Inside of You with Michael Rosenbaum. He’s had Michael Biehn on his show twice, and Biehn credits him with inspiring him to start his own podcast.  

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Adam Wingard is an American filmmaker, director, producer, screenwriter, editor, cinematographer, actor, and composer on numerous films. Adam has directed the films Godzilla vs. Kong, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, You’re Next, The Guest, Death Note, Blair Witch, and more.  

Adam’s upcoming gonzo action horror film, Onslaught, wrapped filming earlier this year and is currently in post-production. The A24 film stars: Adria Arjona, Dan Stevens, Alex “Poatan” Pereira, Rebecca Hall, Reginald VelJohnson, Drew Starkey, Eric Warenheim, and Michael Biehn.  

Michael and Adam discuss their time working together on Onslaught, along with Adam’s experiences as a director over the years.

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Jennifer Blanc-Biehn is an American actress, producer, and entrepreneur. Some of her actings credits include Dark Angel, Party of Five, The Mommies, Saved By The Bell. Jennifer and Michael are married, share one son together, and were join partners in The Blanc/Biehn Production Company.

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Jon Huertas is an American actor whose television credits include This Is Us, Castle, Generation Kill, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, and Moesha. Jon also enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served for 8 years as an aircraft nuclear & conventional weapons specialist, participating in Operation Just Cause and Operation Desert Storm.  

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Dr. Rico Simonini, MD, is a Cardiovascular Disease specialist in Long Angeles. Rico has been instrumental in helping Michael navigate his heart troubles over the past 15 years including a stroke in 2011 and open heart surgery in 2014.  

After graduating cum laude from New York University and earning his MD at SUNY Stony Brook School of Medicine, Simonini postgraduate training includes fellowships at NYU-Bellevue Hospitals, UC San Francisco Medical Center, and the University of Michigan Hospital. He has also received academic/research support from the National Institutes of Health and the American Heart Association. He has enjoyed a solo practice while on staff at Cedars Sinai and UCLA for nearly 2 decades.   

Rico also has a little acting experience performing in Films, Television, and theatre. Some of his credits include: Days of Our lives, Bruce Almighty, Max Payne, and Die Hard 5 (A Good Day to Die Hard).  

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Ronnie Gene Blevins is an American actor whose film credits include: Joe, Emancipation, What Josiah Saw, and Death in Texas. Ronnie has also appeared in numerous television shows including: True Detective, Tulsa King, Sons of Anarchy, The Shield, Curb Your Enthusiasm.

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Veronica Cartwright is a British-born American Actress whose acting credits include: Alien, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, The Birds, The Right Stuff, The Witches of Eastwick, The X-Files.  

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Clifton Collins Jr. is an American actor who credits include: Capote, Traffic, Westworld, Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, The Last Castle, and Pacific Rim. Clifton earned an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or movie for his role in FX’s Thief.  

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In the season 2 finale, Michael welcomes his friend and fellow actor Mark Rolston to the show. Michael and Mark worked together on James Cameron’s 1986 film Aliens. Additional acting credit’s of Mark’s include: The Departed, The Shawshank Redemption, Rush Hour, Hard Rain, Eraser, and Weeds

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Leo Howard is an American actor and martial artist. Some of Leo’s acting credits include: G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, Conan the Barbarian, Disney’s Kickin’ It, and the 2024 martial arts action movie that he starred in alongside Michael Biehn, The Lockdown. Leo currently stars as a cast member in Days of Our Lives. Leo also holds the Guinness World Record as the youngest TV director ever after he directed an episode of Kickin’ It at age 16.  

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Cary Elwes is an English actor with over 140 credits since 1979. Some of the films he’s appeared in include: Glory, The Princess Bride, Robin Hood: Men in Tights, Days of Thunder, Twister, Bram Stoker’s Dracula, Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning, and Saw  

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Dito Montiel is an American filmmaker, author, and musician. Dito wrote and directed the 2006 film A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints, based on his own book of the same name and starring: Robert Downey Jr., Shia LaBeouf, Channing Tatum, Rosario Dawson, Eric Roberts, and Chazz Palminteri. Dito also directed Boulevard with Robin Williams and Kathy baker, Empire State with Liam Hemsworth, Emma Roberts, and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, and The Son of No One with Ray Liotta, Al Pacino, and Katie Holmes.

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Ricco Ross is an American actor who played private Frost in James Cameron’s Aliens (1986) alongside Michael Biehn. Additional credits of Ricco’s include: Mission Impossible, Death Wish 3, Hackers, Hill Street Blues. Ricco will also be featured in Tyler Perry’s upcoming Netflix series Beauty in Black, which premieres  October 24th.  


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Adam Novak is one of Hollywood’s most prominent script readers, having worked at The William Morris Endeavor since 1989, he has one the longest tenures at the same company of any entertainment executive. Peter Bart of "Variety" called him "the Dean of the Hollywood coverage community.”   Adam majored in screenwriting at USC’s School of Cinema-Television before starting his career at the venerable William Morris Agency as the exclusive script reader for Charlie Sheen, John Cusack, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jackie Chan, Sylvester Stallone, John Travolta, Clint Eastwood, and Bruce Willis.   

As Head of the William Morris/Endeavor (WME) Story Department, Novak championed The Blair Witch Project, Promising Young Woman, Titanic, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, The Truman Show, and Waterworld.    

Novak has also published a series of novels about the movie business: The Non-Pro (Salvo Press/2008), Take Fountain (Rare Bird Books/2015), Freaks of the Industry (Rare Bird Books/2017), and Rat Park (Red Giant Books/2022).  

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Jamie is an American actor, comedian, and podcaster. Some of his film roles include: Scream, Romeo + Juliet, Three Kings, Enemy of the State, Son of the Mask, and Roe v. Wade. Jamie also hosts the weekly podcast Hate To Break It To Ya with Jamie Kennedy, available wherever you listen to podcasts. And be sure to check out Jamie’s website for upcoming stand up dates around the country  

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