#2103 - Sam Morril
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#2103 - Sam Morril mentions The Gray Man by Mark Greaney, Lunches with Orson, Chaos Agent by Mark Greaney, and Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.
But the books are incredible and the audiobooks are really good.
It's literally Orson Wells shit talking. Every actor and director from the, like, the 80s.
The chaos agent. This is a new book that just came out.
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- The conversation centers on CIA assassin novels.
- A second recurring theme is Elon Musk's unique mind.
- Referenced books include The Gray Man by Mark Greaney and Lunches with Orson.
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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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“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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“Mark Greeney, book 13. This is a new book that just came out.”
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“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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“Great book called frame up. I don't know exactly who framed him.”
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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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“If you go and read the shining, he was blackout drunk.”
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Willy Wonka in the Chocolate Factory
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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.”
Manteo
“A Netflix documentary about a college athlete who was catfished, highlighting the emotional impact and the actions of the person who deceived him.”
Wolf of Wall Street
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True Romance
“True Romance is mentioned as a classic film with a violent scene that holds up well over time, showcasing classic Tarantino dialogue.”
The Gray Man
“The speaker talks about 'The Gray Man' movie adaptation and its differences from the book, mentioning Ryan Gosling.”
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.”
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.”
Saltburn
“The speaker critiques 'Saltburn', comparing it unfavorably to 'The Talented Mr. Ripley' and expressing disappointment in its lack of nuance.”
Reacher
“The speaker discusses watching 'Reacher' and how the character is portrayed in the series compared to the books.”
American Buffalo
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Insomniac
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Sisu
“Sisu is described as a violent war movie, compared to 'John Wick' set in World War II, and is recommended for its ridiculousness.”
Killers of the Flower Moon
“The speaker expresses disappointment in 'Killers of the Flower Moon', discussing character focus and comparing it to the book.”
The Great Dictator
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The Last Stand
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American Fiction
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The Holdovers
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