Topic: Film Promotion

3 chapters across the catalog

Spy in a Bag
Episode 565 2:22:18 - 2:24:39

565: Spy in a Bag

George Clooney, Monuments Men and Stolen Art

The hosts discuss George Clooney's upcoming film "The Monuments Men" and a PR campaign involving the return of Nazi-looted art. They speculate that the timing of real-world art discoveries is being coordinated with the movie's release in Los Angeles and Berlin. Clooney is characterized as a "global warming stooge" despite his "nice guy" persona.

Social Media Weapons
Episode 438 2:11:08 - 2:13:13

438: Social Media Weapons

Cannibal Holocaust Snuff Film, Media Power

The 1980 horror film "Cannibal Holocaust" is discussed for its realistic depiction of violence, which led to the director's arrest on murder charges. The actors had signed contracts to disappear from the media for a year to fuel rumors that the film was a real snuff movie. The charges were only dropped after the "dead" actors appeared on a television show.

Trojan Horse
Episode 365 33:16 - 36:39

365: Trojan Horse

Matt Damon Disney Comments and "We Bought a Zoo" Promotion

Actor Matt Damon's appearance on the Today Show with Matt Lauer is deconstructed. The hosts highlight Damon's attempt to backtrack on previous derogatory comments about "Disney-style" filmmaking while promoting his new movie, "We Bought a Zoo."