"He's a dancer, romancer, you're a Capricorn, I'm a Can-suh!"
The man can act, he can direct - is there anything he CAN'T DO!?! In this patron pick of an episode, The Stinas talk all about the director of Practical Magic himself, Griffin Dunne.
There is more to Mr. Dunne than meets the eye though! In this episode, we'll take a look at his extensive career and his "not so humbled" beginnings as we learn all about his star-studded family tree. He is the son to late writer & socialite Dominick Dunne, brother to the late Poltergeist starlet Dominique Dunne, and nephew to the prolific late writer Joan Didion , who the Stinas explore extensively throughout today's journey.
Not to be defined by nepotism or all of the misfortunate events that have surrounded his family and life thus far, Griffin Dunne has risen above all of the tragedy to forge his own path in Hollywood, receiving many nominations, awards and accolades including his most notable role as Uncle Nicky Pearson in the hit TV drama This Is Us.
WARNING: This episode contains discussions of domestic violence and abuse. Listener discretion is advised.
If you or anyone you know is needs help, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233
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(00:00) Intro
(06:20) Griffin Dunne on the Practical Magic DVD Bonus material
(20:23) Griffin Dunne on Bobby Wygant & Yahoo Entertainment
(29:58) Griffin Dunne gets an exorcism after Practical Magic
(37:07) Griffin Dunne Biography
(01:10:54) The Case of Dominique Dunne
(01:38:40) The Poltergeist Curse
(01:41:20) Griffin's Aunt, Joan Didion
(01:45:17) Griffin's Father, Dominick Dunne
Recorded: 5/30/23
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