Topic: Megan Ellison

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Episode 477 58:39 - 1:06:11

477: Brolf

Zero Dark Thirty Movie Review and Torture Controversy

Having viewed a military consideration copy of *Zero Dark Thirty*, the hosts discuss the film's portrayal of the hunt for Osama bin Laden. They argue that the "backlash" regarding torture scenes is a marketing ploy to boost interest before the Academy Awards. The film is described as highly sexualized and designed to convince the public that enhanced interrogation is effective, despite a subtle background clip of President Obama disavowing the practice.