"Primetime," "Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother," "Heart of the Beast"
Summary
Grierson and Leitch celebrate their 501st episode by reflecting on the positive audience response to their recent Top 10 lists and discussing the contrast between their lighthearted approach and the seriousness of Dorkfest. The hosts then review three new films, focusing heavily on *Prime Time*, a fictionalized drama starring Robert Pattinson as Chris Hansen. They critique the film for prioritizing stylized visuals over the deeper moral complexities explored in the documentary *Predators*, ultimately finding it less compelling than its source material.
Topics discussed
Sponsor: Grow Therapy
Sponsor: Stamps.com
Intro: Dork Fest list and email banter
Dork Fest wrap-up and Moonlight discussion
Contest winners and bird trivia
Website praise and Capital One rant
Sponsor: Ro (GLP-1)
Sponsor: Gametime
The Predator: Chris Hansen ad and context
The Predator: Plot and character breakdown
The Predator: Performance and direction critique
The Predator: Comparison to documentary and depth
The Predator: Final thoughts and box office
Sponsor: Ro (GLP-1)
Your Mother: Plot and Mahershala Ali performance
Your Mother: Critique and religious themes
Teaser: Next week's movies and breast milk
Heart of the Beast: Plot and Brad Pitt review
Digger: Tom Cruise and Jesse Plemons discussion
Verity: Cast and box office context
Baseball predictions and New York vibes
Sponsor: Rubric
Sponsor: Wealthfront
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