#2103 - Sam Morril
Notable books mentioned: Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson, Killers of the Flower Moon by David Gran, To Die For, Lunches with Orson
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The host discusses the insights gained from Walter Isaacson's biography of Elon Musk, highlighting Musk's extraordinary mental capabilities and unc…
The host expresses a strong appreciation for the book 'Killers of the Flower Moon,' highlighting its incredible blend of true crime and history. Ho…
The host mentions 'To Die For' in relation to a storyline involving a therapist who manipulates her patient into committing murder. This reference…
In #2103 - Sam Morril, Sam Morril and the hosts mention Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson, Killers of the Flower Moon by David Gran, To Die For, and Lunches with Orson with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.
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Books Mentioned
“I just read that Elon Musk book. I thought it was pretty interesting. The Walter Isaacson.”
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“I love the book. I think the book is incredible. My issue with the movie is, like, they focus on the wrong characters.”
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“There's that movie about this. You ever see a movie to die for with Nicole Kidman? It's a great movie. Buck Henry wrote it. Who wrote the graduate, and she gets a young Joaquin Phoenix to murder her husband.”
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“It's called lunches with Orson. I think it's about Orson Wells. It's literally Orson Wells shit talking. Every actor and director from the, like, the 80s. It's one of the funniest.”
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“Great book called frame up. I don't know exactly who framed him.”
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“The books are incredible and the audiobooks are really good. But that guy was, like, 170 pounds. He's just a killer. He's not fucking everybody up like a bar fight.”
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“If you go and read the shining, he was blackout drunk.”
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“Mark Greeney, book 13. This is a new book that just came out.”
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Movies & Documentaries Mentioned
True Romance
“True Romance is mentioned as a classic film with a violent scene that holds up well over time, showcasing classic Tarantino dialogue.”
Caddyshack
“Caddyshack is referenced as a great movie in the context of discussing Rodney Dangerfield's career.”
Zohan
“Zohan is mentioned as a funny movie that was watched during the pandemic, highlighting its comedic elements.”
Anatomy of a Fall
“Anatomy of a Fall is described as a French movie about a woman whose husband falls out of a window, leading to ambiguous circumstances regarding his death.”
American Fiction
“American Fiction is mentioned as a good movie featuring Jeffrey Wright, noted for its humor and quality.”
The Holdovers
“The Holdovers is mentioned as a good movie featuring Paul Giamatti.”
Wolf of Wall Street
“The discussion revolves around scenes in 'Wolf of Wall Street' and the performance of DiCaprio, highlighting its impact and memorable moments.”
Killers of the Flower Moon
“The speaker expresses disappointment in 'Killers of the Flower Moon', discussing character focus and comparing it to the book.”
American Buffalo
“A new Ken Burns documentary on PBS about the American Buffalo is mentioned as amazing.”
Ex Machina
“The speaker discusses 'Ex Machina', praising its psychological thriller elements and character dynamics.”
To Die For
“There's that movie about this. You ever see a movie to die for with Nicole Kidman? It's a great movie.”
Freddie Got Fingered
“The discussion revolves around the movie 'Freddie Got Fingered', highlighting its absurdity and the fact that it was poorly received by critics despite being funny.”
Sisu
“Sisu is described as a violent war movie, compared to 'John Wick' set in World War II, and is recommended for its ridiculousness.”
John Wick
“The conversation praises 'John Wick' for its exciting action and the emotional connection viewers have with the main character's quest for revenge.”
Barbie
“The speaker shares their thoughts on 'Barbie', mentioning it as a fun and silly movie, despite differing opinions on its humor.”
Saltburn
“The speaker critiques 'Saltburn', comparing it unfavorably to 'The Talented Mr. Ripley' and expressing disappointment in its lack of nuance.”
The Great Dictator
“The film 'The Great Dictator' is mentioned in relation to a powerful speech by Charlie Chaplin that remains relevant today.”
The Last Stand
“The speaker mentions Damon Wayans's HBO special, 'The Last Stand', highlighting its significance and the crowd interaction.”
Insomniac
“The speaker praises the show 'Insomniac' hosted by Dave Attell, calling it incredible.”
Willy Wonka in the Chocolate Factory
“The speaker recounts a moment at the movies with his kids, where he had a surreal encounter with someone who reminded him of his late friend Greg Giraldo.”
Reacher
“The speaker discusses watching 'Reacher' and how the character is portrayed in the series compared to the books.”
The Gray Man
“The speaker talks about 'The Gray Man' movie adaptation and its differences from the book, mentioning Ryan Gosling.”
Manteo
“A Netflix documentary about a college athlete who was catfished, highlighting the emotional impact and the actions of the person who deceived him.”