Discussing Richard Dreyfus' Controversial Comments and Media Choices

The episode begins with a discussion about Richard Dreyfus' recent controversial remarks during a Q&A session for the movie 'Jaws'. The conversation highlights his surprising comments about Steven Spielberg and Barbara Streisand, as well as his problematic views on women and race. The hosts express disappointment and speculate on whether age or sensitivity to modern 'woke' culture could be factors. The discussion then shifts to the challenges of media consumption, including struggles with the overwhelming number of entertainment choices and a decline in the perceived quality of movies and TV shows. The hosts reflect on how societal changes impact media representation and express mixed feelings about the current state of the entertainment industry.

00:00 Richard Dreyfus: A Beloved Actor's Downfall

00:19 The Controversial Q&A Session

00:39 Racist and Sexist Remarks

01:05 Impact of Woke Culture

01:31 Changing Perspectives on Movies

03:39 Too Many Choices: The Modern Viewing Dilemma

04:30 Upcoming Movies and Trailers

04:55 Hollywood's Sequel Syndrome

05:22 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up

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Snyder's Genres:

MONSTER IN THE HOUSE - MONSTER, HOUSES, SIN

GOLDEN FLEECE - ROAD, TEAM, PRIZE

OUT OF THE BOTTLE - A WISH, A SPELL, A LESSON

DUDE WITH A PROBLEM - AN INNOCENT HERO, A SUDDEN EVENT, A TEST OF SURVIVAL

RITE OF PASSAGE - A LIFE PROBLEM, THE WRONG WAY TO FIX IT, THE SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM

BUDDY LOVE - AN INCOMPLETE HERO, A COUNTERPART NEEDED TO MAKE THEIR LIFE WHOLE, A COMPLICATION THAT IS KEEPING THEM APART EVEN THOUGH THAT FORCE IS BINDING THEM TOGETHER

WHYDUNNIT? - A DETECTIVE, A SECRET, A DARK TURN

FOOL TRIUMPHANT - A FOOL, AN ESTABLISHMENT, A TRANSMUTATION

INSTITUTIONALIZED - A GROUP, A CHOICE, A SACRIFICE (JOIN, BURN IT DOWN, COMMIT SUICIDE)

SUPERHERO - A POWER, A NEMESIS, A CURSE

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The Snyder Beats:

OPENING IMAGE

THEME STATED

SETUP

CATALYST

DEBATE

BREAK INTO TWO

B STORY

FUN AND GAMES

MIDPOINT (FALSE VICTORY OR DEFEAT BUT OPPOSITE OF THE ALL IS LOST)

BAD GUYS CLOSE IN

ALL IS LOST (OPPOSITE OF THE MIDPOINT, FALSE VICTORY OR DEFEAT)

DARK NIGHT OF THE SOUL

BREAK INTO THREE

gathering the team

executing the plan

high tower surprise

dig deep...