4 chapters across the catalog
Killers of the Flower Moon and Scorsese Film Criticism
Martin Scorsese's "Killers of the Flower Moon," produced by Apple, receives criticism for its three-and-a-half-hour runtime and inaccurate Southern accents. The film, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro, is described as difficult to watch in a single sitting.
A clip from the movie "Casino" is played to illustrate a "scorched earth" policy where witnesses are eliminated to protect a criminal organization. The hosts use this as a metaphor for current government tactics in high-profile trials and investigations. The dialogue emphasizes the "why take a chance" mentality of those in power when dealing with potential leaks.
A critique of the 2010 fall television season begins with NBC's "The Chase," which is dismissed as repetitive. The hosts also criticize "The Event" for its confusing non-linear storytelling, noting a trend of using frequent time-jumps (e.g., "five minutes earlier") that they find annoying and unnecessary for narrative progression.
Peter Guber, Francis Ford Coppola, and Movie Overproduction
The AMC show "Shootout," hosted by Peter Guber and Peter Bart, is cited for its analysis of the film industry's current mess. An anecdote involving Francis Ford Coppola and Robert Evans reveals past conflicts during the production of The Godfather sequels, including a rejected suggestion to hire Martin Scorsese. Industry experts argue that Hollywood is currently overproducing low-quality films.
