Topic: Cafe Society

2 chapters across the catalog

Factivist
Episode 890 56:03 - 1:01:54

890: Factivist

Rogue One Film Review and Woody Allen's Cafe Society

The hosts review "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story," focusing on the use of CGI to recreate deceased or aged actors like Peter Cushing and Carrie Fisher. While praising the action, they express fatigue with the Star Wars franchise. They also briefly discuss Woody Allen's "Cafe Society" on Amazon, criticizing its ending.

Premedicated
Episode 854 16:11 - 20:21

854: Premedicated

Hollywood Influence and Subpar Amazon Studio Productions

The hosts critique the current state of Hollywood productions at Amazon Studios, arguing that the platform is being "raped for money" by established stars producing subpar content. They review "The Tick" and "Jean Claude Van Johnson," noting a trend of self-deprecating but ultimately failing projects. They also mention Woody Allen's "Cafe Society" as an example of Amazon's expanding reach into traditional film production.