3 chapters across the catalog
Harrison Bergeron, Kurt Vonnegut Interpretations
The hosts recommend two film versions of Kurt Vonnegut’s short story "Harrison Bergeron," including a full-length version starring Christopher Plummer. The story is cited as a prophetic look at modern social justice movements and the drive for forced equality. Links to the films are provided in the show notes for listeners to explore the themes of "equalization."
Academy Award Nominees, Christopher Plummer and SAG Awards
The hosts discuss the 2018 Oscar nominations, noting Christopher Plummer's nod for "All the Money in the World" after replacing Kevin Spacey in just nine days of reshoots. Other favorites mentioned include Gary Oldman for his portrayal of Winston Churchill and Frances McDormand. The recent SAG Awards are dismissed as boring and suffering from declining ratings.
Dustin Hoffman Allegations, Kevin Spacey Erasure
Actor Dustin Hoffman faces new allegations of sexual misconduct dating back to 1980. Meanwhile, Ridley Scott has replaced Kevin Spacey with Christopher Plummer in the film "All the Money in the World," reshooting 22 scenes at significant expense. Plummer has already received an Academy Award nomination for the role, leading to speculation about the "race to erase" Spacey from Hollywood.
