5 chapters across the catalog
CNN's coverage of the Elliot Rodger manifesto is analyzed, highlighting the shooter's obsession with the movie "Alpha Dog" and his feelings of social rejection at UCSB. The document reveals Rodger's Hollywood connections through his father, a second unit director on "The Hunger Games," and his mother's proximity to George Lucas and Steven Spielberg.
Peter Rodger, PBA Commercial and Hollywood Career
The career of the shooter's father, Peter Rodger, is examined, including his work as a second unit director on "The Hunger Games" and his documentary "Oh My God." He also directed a commercial for PBA (Pseudo-Bulbar Affect), a condition involving uncontrollable laughing or crying.
The NBC television series "Revolution" is criticized for its poor acting, unrealistic physics, and alleged plagiarism of an earlier story. The hosts compare its premise to "The Hunger Games" and predict the show will not be successful.
Sexting Advice, Movie Industry Promotion, Agenda 21
Common Sense Media provides advice videos for parents on topics like "the truth about sexting" and "toddlers and TV." The hosts argue the group uses fear-based messaging to control children's internet access while simultaneously acting as a marketing tool for Hollywood. They also link the organization's focus on climate and "saving the world" to Agenda 21 initiatives.
Hunger Games, Homeless Feeding Bans, and Mayor Bloomberg
The hosts connect the popularity of The Hunger Games movie to real-world ordinances in cities like New York, Philadelphia, and Orlando that restrict feeding the homeless. In New York City, Mayor Michael Bloomberg's administration reportedly blocked a synagogue from donating bagels and carrot stew to shelters due to concerns over salt, fat, and fiber content. The discussion highlights the transition from public service to government micromanagement of nutrition for the indigent.
