4 chapters across the catalog
Entertainment media is analyzed for political messaging, specifically regarding the term "retiring" in Blade Runner and the portrayal of Venezuela in Amazon's Jack Ryan series. The Jack Ryan show is accused of rewriting history by attributing Venezuela's economic collapse to "nationalist pride" rather than socialist policies. This is presented as a subtle form of Hollywood propaganda.
The hosts recognize new Associate Executive Producers, including Chris Cowan and the "Seattle Straddler." The segment covers listener notes regarding the "Blade Runner 2049" aesthetic and the role of the "No Agenda" community in providing an alternative to mainstream media narratives.
Adam Curry reviews the film Blade Runner 2049 after seeing it at the Bullock Museum IMAX theater. He criticizes the movie for being excessively slow and nearly three hours long, noting that Harrison Ford does not appear until late in the film.
The hosts compare the critical and audience reception of Blade Runner 2049 and Kingsman: The Golden Circle. Dvorak notes that critics often favor "pretentious" films while audiences prefer more entertaining, faster-paced movies.
