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The speaker discusses a conversation about the movie 'Wonder Boys' and reflects on not having read the source material before an audition.

Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: discussion of Wonder Boys
For: Film students and aspiring actors
Key quote: So I was like, Wonder Boys. I'm like, was that meant to be an ode to Alfred Hitchcock?
The host mentioned 'Wonder Boys' while discussing a pivotal audition experience with director Curtis Hanson. This led to an in-depth conversation about the film's themes and its connection to Hitchcock's filmmaking style.