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SmartLessMay 5, 2025

Pam Abdy & Mike De Luca

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Pam Abdy & Mike De Luca mentions Moneyball by Michael Lewis and Social Network with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

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Moneyball
Michael Lewis

They are two of the most important people in the industry today.

they have been behind such movies as Birdman, The Big Short, The Revenant, The Social Network, Moneyball, Captain Phillips, Austin Powers, Boogie Nig…

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We are joined by Pam Abdy and Mike De Luca (Co-Chairs and CEOs of Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group) from not one, but two offices. Air travel protocols, a big dark room with a bunch of strangers, and the state of the union. Come get some little tiny bites… of comedy? It’s an all-new SmartLess.
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Michael Lewis

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Social Network

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  • The conversation centers on entertainment industry achievements.
  • A second recurring theme is importance of film industry.
  • Referenced books include Moneyball by Michael Lewis and Social Network.
  • The strongest audience signal points to Fans of film and entertainment and fans of film and entertainment industry.

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Moneyball
Michael Lewis
Best for Fans of film and entertainmentOften cited around entertainment industry achievements

I remember reading Moneyball, that was 2003. The great Michael Lewis. When that book came out. I've read all his books.

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Fans of film and entertainment
Key quote: They are two of the most important people in the industry today.
The host mentioned 'Moneyball' while listing significant films produced by the guests in the entertainment industry. It serves as a nod to the guests' impressive portfolio without delving into its specific themes or relevance.
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Best for fans of film and entertainment industryOften cited around importance of film industry

Or Social Network were like, I want to see a fucking movie about Facebook. And it was incredible.

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: fans of film and entertainment industry
Key quote: they have been behind such movies as Birdman, The Big Short, The Revenant, The Social Network, Moneyball, Captain Phillips, Austin Powers, Boogie Nights, Seven.
The host briefly mentions 'The Social Network' while introducing two prominent figures in the entertainment industry. This reference serves to highlight the impressive filmography of the guests and their contributions to cinema.
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They are two of the most important people in the industry today.
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Moneyball
Michael Lewis

The host mentioned 'Moneyball' while listing significant films produced by the guests in the entertainment industry. It serves as a nod to the gues…

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Social Network

The host briefly mentions 'The Social Network' while introducing two prominent figures in the entertainment industry. This reference serves to high…

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Captain Phillips

Confidence: 90%

The impetus was we were watching the news. You get a version of the story from the news, but you know, we were thinking, gee, the news can't tell you what's being said inside that lifeboat.

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Moneyball

Confidence: 90%

I did Moneyball, Captain Phillips and Social Network all based on true stories. And the neat thing about dramatizing true stories is you can bring audiences dramatic structure.

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Social Network

Confidence: 90%

I did Moneyball, Captain Phillips and Social Network all based on true stories. And the neat thing about dramatizing true stories is you can bring audiences dramatic structure.

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Teen Titans Go to the Movies

Confidence: 90%

I think, I feel like I sunk you guys with, with Teen Titans Go to the Movies, which is actually a great movie if you've ever seen it.

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Seven

Confidence: 90%

When we hired David Fincher to do Seven, you know, I thought Alien 3 was a beautiful movie.

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Talk to Me

Confidence: 90%

Another great horror movie that came out, Talk to Me, you know, by these two people.

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Barbarian

Confidence: 90%

We just made a movie with this guy, Zach Kreger, who did the movie Barbarian.

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Barbie

Confidence: 90%

Talking about the biggest movie that they did, referencing a Hasbro doll.

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No Hard Feelings

Confidence: 90%

I thought Jen Lawrence's movie, No Hard Feelings, was a good shot at it.

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Dune

Confidence: 90%

Mentioned as an example of young audiences creating new movie stars.

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Anyone But You

Confidence: 90%

Also, Anyone But You came out and worked theatrically.

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Superman

Confidence: 80%

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