7 chapters across the catalog
Jane Fonda, Robert Redford, Oscar In Memoriam Omissions
The hosts criticize the Oscar "In Memoriam" segment, noting that Jane Fonda appeared to have been drinking before her tribute to Robert Redford. They list several notable figures omitted from the segment, including Bridgette Bardot, Robert Carradine, and David Kiley, the inventor of IMAX. Adam mentions that John C. Dvorak watched the ceremony while in the hospital.
No Agenda producer Dana Brunetti hosted a preview screening of his new film, Gran Turismo, at an IMAX theater. The movie is based on the true story of a video game player who became a professional race car driver for Nissan and competed at Le Mans. Due to the ongoing Hollywood strike, Brunetti is utilizing podcasts to promote the film's August release.
The term "binge" is criticized as an unhealthy and ugly addition to the popular lexicon, specifically regarding television consumption. A review of the film Mission Impossible in IMAX follows, noting the franchise's predictability and illogical action sequences, such as surviving helicopter crashes.
Adam Curry reviews the film Blade Runner 2049 after seeing it at the Bullock Museum IMAX theater. He criticizes the movie for being excessively slow and nearly three hours long, noting that Harrison Ford does not appear until late in the film.
A review of "Kingsman: The Golden Circle" highlights the high-quality experience at the Bullock Museum IMAX theater in Austin, Texas. The hosts compare the cost of movie entertainment to the value provided by the twice-weekly No Agenda podcast.
IMAX Laser Technology, Star Wars Resolution, AMC San Francisco
A demonstration of new IMAX laser projection technology at the AMC in San Francisco revealed that the system uses three separate laser light sources to produce images on screens up to 100 feet wide. It was disclosed that many IMAX films, including "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," are only partially shot with native IMAX cameras, with the remainder of the footage upscaled from lower resolutions.
James Cameron's film "Avatar" is criticized for its "bland science fiction" and stock characters. The hosts dismiss the 3D technology as a gimmick and suggest the film's immersive nature is a form of mental conditioning to keep viewers trapped in a lower state of consciousness.
