# Bad Acting on The No Agenda Show

Bad Acting comes up in 11 chapters across 11 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2010 to April 2024.

- **Chapters:** 11
- **Episodes:** 11
- **Discussed:** January 2010 – April 2024
- **Related topics:** [Law And Order](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/law-and-order.md), [Television](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/television.md), [Alicia Keys](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alicia-keys.md), [Australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [Bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md), [C-span](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-span.md), [Cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [Csi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/csi.md), [Drama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drama.md), [Drug Money](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drug-money.md)

## Chapters 1–11 of 11

### Harvey Weinstein Conviction Overturned, Legal Precedent

- **Episode:** [1654: e-Safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1654-e-safety.md)
- **Published:** 2024-04-25
- **Time:** 9:39–11:57
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1654-e-safety/chapter/harvey-weinstein-conviction-overturned-legal-precedent.md

The New York Court of Appeals has overturned the 2020 sex crimes conviction of Harvey Weinstein. The ruling found that the trial judge erroneously admitted testimony regarding "prior bad acts" that were not part of the actual indictment. The case must now return to a trial court, potentially leading to a new trial for the former film mogul.

Keywords: [harvey weinstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harvey-weinstein.md), new york court of appeals, sexual crimes, legal appeal, prior bad acts

### Guess That Movie: Keanu Reeves in Bad Acting

- **Episode:** [704: Faschtech](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/704-faschtech.md)
- **Published:** 2015-03-15
- **Time:** 2:08:45–2:10:19
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/704-faschtech/chapter/guess-that-movie-keanu-reeves-in-bad-acting.md

In a recurring segment, the hosts play a clip of "bad acting" featuring Keanu Reeves. John C. Dvorak correctly identifies the actor but initially guesses the wrong film before settling on "A Walk in the Clouds." The segment serves as a critique of insincere performances in both cinema and political rhetoric.

Keywords: guess that movie, [keanu reeves](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/keanu-reeves.md), walking in the clouds, [bad acting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bad-acting.md), [movie clips](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/movie-clips.md)

### CSI Bad Acting, Wiccan Ritual Plot

- **Episode:** [664: Boss Ass Look](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/664-boss-ass-look.md)
- **Published:** 2014-10-26
- **Time:** 2:59:12–3:03:09
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/664-boss-ass-look/chapter/csi-bad-acting-wiccan-ritual-plot.md

An analysis of a "CSI" episode highlights poor acting and writing, specifically a scene involving a suspect who is a Wiccan. The dialogue, featuring a stripper named "Tangerine" and a high priest who is a janitor, is ridiculed for its absurdity. The hosts use the segment to demonstrate how bad acting becomes more apparent when listening to the audio without visuals.

Keywords: [csi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/csi.md), [bad acting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bad-acting.md), wiccan, television writing, stripper tangerine

### Seconds to Spare, CIA Drug Money Movie

- **Episode:** [498: Obey the Giant Voice System!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/498-obey-the-giant-voice-system.md)
- **Published:** 2013-03-24
- **Time:** 2:08:44–2:12:36
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/498-obey-the-giant-voice-system/chapter/seconds-to-spare-cia-drug-money-movie.md

The hosts review a 2002 Australian film titled "Seconds to Spare," mocking its poor acting and production quality. They highlight a specific scene where a character accuses the CIA of using drug money to fund covert operations, noting how "No Agenda" themes occasionally appear in fictional media.

Keywords: seconds to spare, [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [bad acting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bad-acting.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [drug money](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drug-money.md)

### Revolution TV Series, Physics and Plagiarism

- **Episode:** [447: Drone Double Tap](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/447-drone-double-tap.md)
- **Published:** 2012-09-27
- **Time:** 1:27:11–1:28:46
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/447-drone-double-tap/chapter/revolution-tv-series-physics-and-plagiarism.md

The NBC television series "Revolution" is criticized for its poor acting, unrealistic physics, and alleged plagiarism of an earlier story. The hosts compare its premise to "The Hunger Games" and predict the show will not be successful.

Keywords: [revolution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/revolution.md), [nbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc.md), [hunger games](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hunger-games.md), [plagiarism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/plagiarism.md), [bad acting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bad-acting.md)

### Bad Acting on Modern Family, Outro and Sign-off

- **Episode:** [427: Huma-Gate](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/427-huma-gate.md)
- **Published:** 2012-07-19
- **Time:** 2:41:43–2:49:42
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/427-huma-gate/chapter/bad-acting-on-modern-family-outro-and-sign-off.md

The hosts mock the acting on the television show Modern Family and attempt various comedic accents, including a "gay Indian" voice. Adam Curry recounts seeing Joan Collins in an airport lounge with two companions. The show concludes with a reminder of the value-for-value model and a final "shut up slave" sign-off.

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### Nikita TV Show, Bad Acting, C-SPAN Book TV

- **Episode:** [358: Bogative Charity](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/358-bogative-charity.md)
- **Published:** 2011-11-20
- **Time:** 2:08:32–2:09:59
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/358-bogative-charity/chapter/nikita-tv-show-bad-acting-c-span-book-tv.md

The hosts review a clip from the television show "Nikita," criticizing the quality of the acting and the unrealistic plot involving a character parachuting into Russia. They also note a lack of interesting content on C-SPAN during the weekend, which was dominated by "Book TV" and historical programming. This leads to a discussion of the various vacation spots favored by politicians during the holiday season.

Keywords: nikita, [bad acting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bad-acting.md), [c-span](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-span.md), [entertainment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/entertainment.md), [television](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/television.md)

### Bad Acting, Numbers TV Show, Police Procedural Tropes

- **Episode:** [182: Magnets In Space](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/182-magnets-in-space.md)
- **Published:** 2010-03-14
- **Time:** 2:01:21–2:04:32
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/182-magnets-in-space/chapter/bad-acting-numbers-tv-show-police-procedural-tropes.md

The hosts critique a clip from the TV show "Numbers," highlighting what they describe as dreadful acting and overly moody, dark lighting. They mock the dialogue where characters describe themselves as "weapons for what's right." The segment serves as a broader critique of the quality of modern television dramas and their unrealistic portrayal of police work.

Keywords: numbers, [bad acting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bad-acting.md), [television](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/television.md), police procedural, [drama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drama.md)

### Doctor Who Acting, NBA All-Star Game Performance

- **Episode:** [175: Liz Cheney vs. Sarah Palin](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/175-liz-cheney-vs-sarah-palin.md)
- **Published:** 2010-02-18
- **Time:** 41:21–43:35
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/175-liz-cheney-vs-sarah-palin/chapter/doctor-who-acting-nba-all-star-game-performance.md

A critique of modern BBC production highlights perceived bad acting in the new series of Doctor Who compared to the 1970s original. Additionally, Alicia Keys' performance at the NBA All-Star Game is reviewed, with skepticism regarding her vocal quality during the event.

Keywords: doctor who, [bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md), [alicia keys](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alicia-keys.md), nba all-star game, [bad acting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bad-acting.md)

### Bad Acting Segment, Law and Order, and CSI: NY

- **Episode:** [173: Zug Haiti Connection?](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/173-zug-haiti-connection.md)
- **Published:** 2010-02-11
- **Time:** 1:18:55–1:22:38
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/173-zug-haiti-connection/chapter/bad-acting-segment-law-and-order-and-csi-ny.md

A "bad acting" segment critiques the performances in popular television dramas when stripped of their visual elements. Clips from *Law and Order: Criminal Intent* featuring Jeff Goldblum and *CSI: NY* are played to highlight flat delivery and unrealistic dialogue. The hosts argue that these dramatized versions of police work create a false public perception of law enforcement capabilities.

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### Law and Order Criminal Intent, Bad Acting Critique

- **Episode:** [169: Shysters Show Up](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/169-shysters-show-up.md)
- **Published:** 2010-01-28
- **Time:** 53:54–56:52
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/169-shysters-show-up/chapter/law-and-order-criminal-intent-bad-acting-critique.md

The hosts critique the acting quality in a recent episode of Law and Order: Criminal Intent featuring Jeff Goldblum. They play a clip to demonstrate what they describe as robotic and unrealistic dialogue delivery.

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