Topic: Movie

The settlement of the Paramount antitrust case is criticized as being politically motivated rather than a strict legal victory. Experts predict significant layoffs in the entertainment sector due to back-office consolidation between Warner Brothers Discovery and Paramount. Director Spike Lee declines to comment on the merger, suggesting established creators avoid criticizing the few remaining major studios.

The hosts brainstorm a plan to produce an open-source AI movie and document the process on GitHub and X. They discuss using appearances on The Joe Rogan Experience and with Alex Jones to promote the project. The segment includes a reflection on a failed podcast idea with John C. Dvorak titled "Party Line" that never materialized due to logistical disagreements.

The hosts review the winning artwork for episode 1889 by Francisco Scaramanga, which depicts John C. Dvorak surrounded by "angel babes." They praise Scaramanga's ability to use AI to create consistent characters and cinematic styles reminiscent of 1950s Italian films. The segment reinforces the show's "value for value" model.

The filmography of George Clooney is reviewed, with high praise given to the 2007 film "Michael Clayton." The hosts describe it as a riveting "No Agenda movie" about a fixer in a large law firm and also mention "The American," "Syriana," and "The Men Who Stare at Goats."

The Empire State Building climb was revealed to be a promotional stunt for the Netflix documentary "Skywalkers: A Love Story." The couple, Angela Nicolaou and Ivan Birkas, posted from jail and mentioned their registry on "The Knot." The hosts critique the event as a coordinated media manipulation involving major news networks and TMZ.

The film "Disclosure" has seen a significant box office drop in its second weekend, struggling to reach its $300 million break-even point. Meanwhile, Jordan Flowers of the UAP Disclosure Foundation claims that declassified documents show U.S. adversaries, including China and Russia, have retrieved downed UAPs. Flowers alleges these nations are actively attempting to reverse-engineer "flying saucer" technology to gain a military advantage.

A "boots on the ground" report from Minneapolis pans Steven Spielberg's new film "Disclosure Day" as an "unmitigated disappointment." The reviewer describes the plot as scattered and campy, failing to capitalize on the suspense created by the Trump administration's recent release of UAP footage. The film is criticized for its out-of-place philosophical monologues and weak writing.

A host shares a critical review of "John Wick 4," calling the film "dumb" due to its repetitive violence and the protagonist's seemingly endless supply of ammunition. Despite Keanu Reeves' character killing hundreds of people, the host finds the plot—including a blind assassin—to be nonsensical. The viewing occurred while a family member was in Las Vegas attending a Gwen Stefani concert at The Sphere.

A report from the Central Jersey meetup features various attendees, including a server who was confused by the discussion. The hosts also mention the success of the new Melania documentary and list upcoming meetups in Raleigh, Mount Laurel, and San Francisco.

The hosts link the current "civil war" rhetoric to the recent film of the same name, suggesting it serves as a predictive programming tool. They argue that the focus on Islamic jihadists and domestic uprisings is a strategic operation to mobilize voters for the midterms. They remain focused on the unanswered questions surrounding the D.C. shooter's motivations.

The corruption of movie review site Rotten Tomatoes is discussed, with claims that critics are paid to manipulate scores. Listeners are directed to the Daily Ratings podcast as a consistent, independent alternative. The segment also includes a birthday shout-out for Dame Trinity and a brief mention of PBR Street Gang's support for listener-funded radio.

The "Tip of the Day" features VidAngel, a service that allows users to filter out profanity and graphic content from streaming services. Dvorak shares an anecdote about watching a censored version of *Get Shorty* on an airplane that removed a critical plot point involving a plane crash.

The hosts discuss the film "Conclave," which saw a spike in viewership following the death of Pope Francis. One analyst compared using the movie as a guide to the Vatican to using "Spaceballs" as a guide to space travel. The discussion centers on the film's controversial ending involving a Pope discovered to have intersex characteristics, which the hosts describe as an unnecessary and disappointing plot twist.

A discussion of the film "Conclave" reveals a controversial plot twist involving a mystery cardinal from Kabul who is discovered to have ovaries. The film, starring Stanley Tucci, deals with the internal politics of the Vatican following a Pope's death. The hosts mock the "woke" elements of the Hollywood production while discussing its timing relative to the current Pope's health issues.

The discussion continues with TikTok clips of women bragging about being "divorced and unable to cook" as a way to ward off conservative men. Another clip features a woman telling Trump supporters that the movie *Wicked* is "not for them." The hosts identify the *Wicked* clip as a potential "native ad" paid for by the film's marketing team.

Dennis Quaid and Randy Quaid appeared at the Trump Coachella event, signaling a public political alignment. Dennis Quaid's recent portrayal of Ronald Reagan and his outspoken Christian faith are noted as factors that may impact his future career in Hollywood.

The physical appearance and height of Joe Biden in recent public outings have led to "Daddy Longlegs" theories suggesting the use of a body double. A comparison is drawn to the 1993 film "Dave," where a lookalike replaces a president who has suffered a stroke. The theory suggests that "evil forces" in the White House may be hiding Biden's true health status until the Democratic National Convention.

Actor Alec Baldwin is on trial for involuntary manslaughter following the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of *Rust*. The segment contrasts the extensive coverage of Baldwin's trial with the relatively brief reporting on the 104 people shot in Chicago over the July 4th holiday weekend.

Actress Scarlett Johansson threatened legal action against OpenAI after the company released a chatbot voice named "Sky" that sounded remarkably similar to her performance in the movie "Her." Despite Sam Altman's claims that the voice was not intended to mimic her, Johansson revealed that Altman had twice attempted to hire her for the project. OpenAI has since paused the use of the voice while maintaining they cast a different, anonymous actress.

A small group of students walked out of Jerry Seinfeld's commencement address at Duke University to protest the war in Gaza. The hosts dismiss the event as "bullcrap news," noting that the vast majority of the 20,000 attendees cheered for the comedian.