10 (1979)

It's been almost seven months since Buddy, Chad, and Jeff started their list of pairings that were supposed to get them through to the 500th episode. But thanks to too many very famous actors passing away, there are still three pairings left on the list! Fortunately, the fates have allowed the trio to return to it, starting with this week's film! This pairing features two films that made Dudley Moore a well-known name in the United States (he was already well-known in the UK)! First up, directed by the masterful Blake Edwards, 1979's "10" is a story about a famous songwriter hitting his mid-life crisis! George Webber (Moore) is turning 42 and not handling it well. He's in a shaky relationship with singer Samantha Taylor (Julie Andrews) and is squabbling with his lyricist Hugh (Robert Webber). One day, while out driving, he catches a glimpse of a beautiful young woman in a wedding dress and becomes completely smitten! Eventually, he discovers that her name is Jenny Hanley (Bo Derek) and she's just married her boyfriend of two years, David (Sam J. Jones). He also learns that her father, Dr. Miles (James Noble) is a dentist, so he makes an appointment where, while getting six cavities filled, he learns that Jenny has gone to Mexico for her honeymoon. High on the painkillers the dentist prescribes him, he hops on a plane and finds himself at the same resort with the newlyweds. Will he find a way to realize his fantasy? If so, will the real thing turn out to be as great as his fantasy? Watch the film and find out! Also starring Dee Wallace, Max Showalter, and Brian Dennehy!