Topic: Dallas Buyers Club

2 chapters across the catalog

A Pure Heart
Episode 583 4:06 - 9:47

583: A Pure Heart

Golden Globes 2014, Hollywood Foreign Press Association Critique

The 71st Golden Globes ceremony featured hosts Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, but drew criticism for a lack of political substance and an abundance of inside-Hollywood jokes. Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto faced backlash from the LGBTQ community for their acceptance speeches regarding "The Dallas Buyers Club." Critics argued the actors focused too much on physical transformations rather than the HIV/AIDS crisis depicted in the film.

Scripted Fat Talk
Episode 577 1:52:26 - 1:54:39

577: Scripted Fat Talk

Dallas Buyers Club, AZT and FDA Critique

The film "The Dallas Buyers Club" is discussed for its portrayal of the FDA and the drug AZT during the early AIDS crisis. The hosts argue the movie supports the theory that high doses of AZT were toxic to patients, but criticize the film's final disclaimer which claimed low doses of the drug eventually saved millions. They view this as a legal move to avoid lawsuits from pharmaceutical companies.