Disclosure (1994)
Summary
Hosts Slim, Danny Haas, and Pearltle Alexus discuss the 1994 film *Disclosure* starring Michael Douglas and Demi Moore. They analyze the plot’s shift from sexual assault to corporate intrigue, critique the dated VR technology, and debate the confusing narrative logic. The episode also features a lively debate about the new GTA 6 trailer and plans for an upcoming 1997 movie month.
Topics discussed
Intro, GTA 6 preview reactions, and family gaming debates
Costco sponsorship, meetup details, and episode transition
Disclosure plot summary and Michael Crichton background
Demi Moore's filmography and Michael Douglas's roles
Comparing Disclosure to other Michael Douglas thrillers
Critiquing the corporate intrigue and sexual harassment plot
Analyzing character culpability and the mediation scene
1990s technology: Email, VR, and the internet
Michael Crichton's tech themes and 90s inflation
Demi Moore's performance and office dynamics
The VR sequence, metaverse comparisons, and data storage
Sexual tension, Donald Sutherland's lines, and office layout
Power dynamics, HR absence, and final rating for Disclosure
Selecting the next Michael Douglas movie and Wild at Heart
Reviewing 52 Pick-Up and discussing the Fast & Furious trilogy
Hemingway retreat sponsor and Fast & Furious news
TJ Maxx shopping haul and The Haunting of Hill House
Next week's LA Confidential preview and Patreon outro
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