Topic: Tyler Durden

2 chapters across the catalog

Tom Tatoe
Episode 715 2:10:09 - 2:13:22

715: Tom Tatoe

MTV Technology Documentary, Honest Liar, and Personal Anecdotes

A host describes being interviewed for an MTV documentary about the history of technology and cable television. The discussion touches on the early days of MTV.com and the parallels between the gatekeepers of cable TV and the modern internet. The segment also mentions the documentary "An Honest Liar" regarding James Randi.

Marceaux for Governor
Episode 221 2:20 - 5:05

221: Marceaux for Governor

Soylent Green, Fight Club, Subliminal Film Techniques

The conversation shifts to classic cinema, specifically the film Soylent Green and the cultural relevance of its themes. One host admits to never seeing Fight Club, leading to a discussion about the film's use of single-frame subliminal blips featuring the character Tyler Durden. They also note how films like Fight Club and The Manchurian Candidate were historically marginalized due to their proximity to real-world tragedies like 9/11 and the Kennedy assassination.