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- Booklet (14 pages) features essays by Jourdain Searles and Margaret Barton-Fumo.
- Commentary features podcasters Danielle Henderson and Millie De Chirico.
- "Writing 'Married to the Mob'" (32:10, HD) is an interview with screenwriter Barry Strugatz and Mark R. Burns, who recall the early years of their creative partnership, developing a rhythm together and similar interests in comedy. Trying to make their mark in Hollywood, the pair created "Married to the Mob" for a female lead, hoping to stand out in the marketplace, also using real tales of mafia activity to inspire the characters and dangerous situations. Cinematic influences are noted, and fond memories of director Jonathan Demme are provided. The tone of the feature is analyzed, with the writers trying to keep the effort approachable. Technical achievements are celebrated, along with locations. Strugatz and Burns offer their initial reaction to the movie, and detail its lackluster theatrical release.
- "It Barreled Into My Life" (28:53, HD) is an interview with actress Mercedes Ruehl, who shares her audition story for "Married to the Mob," holding an intense fear of broadness as she tried to make sense of the part and her creative approach. Ruehl shares memories of meeting Jonathan Demme, drawn to his direct focus and comforting personality. The interviewee also details some disasters she encountered along the way, including a battle with poison ivy mere days before the first reading of the script. Characterization is examined, with hair and costuming playing a major part in thespian choices. Co-stars are remembered, with Ruehl recalling her days with Michelle Pfeiffer, and career fears are included, trying to do something special at a crucial time in her professional life.
- "A Simple Enjoyment of Life" (21:43, HD) is an interview with actor Matthew Modine, who was gently shoved into the production of "Married to the Mob," offering his casting story. Modine explores support from director Jonathan Demme, going into detail about his personality and creative POV, also discussing his adventurous spirit, which resulted in a few physical moments for the actor. NYC energy is assessed, along with co-star Olivier Platt, who wanted to form a real relationship with Modine. While a comedy, Modine recalls an effort to keep the endeavor grounded in realism, which inspired some tough character choices along the way.
- Still Gallery (4:43) collects film stills, publicity shots, and poster art.
- Theatrical Trailer (2:09, HD)
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