Steven Soderbergh on 'Command Z' and Making Political Films

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🗓️ 7 August 2023

⏱️ 58 minutes

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Chris and Andy talk about 'Full Circle,' one of the latest shows from director Steven Soderbergh and his take on the noir genre (1:00). Then Chris is joined by Soderbergh to talk about the making of another one of his new series, 'Command Z' (21:46), and whether he considers himself to be a political filmmaker (39:25). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Guest: Steven Soderbergh Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	For decades, the Vietnam War has been a Hollywood obsession.
0:03.6	Apocalypse Now, Platoon, Full Metal Jacket, First Blood.
0:07.6	These were blockbuster films, embraced by audiences and critics alike.
0:11.8	And for decades, they've helped us understand a painful war, and understand each other.
0:18.6	From Spotify and the Ringer Podcast Network, I'm Brian Rafter,
0:22.2	and this is Do We Get to Win This Time?
0:24.4	How Hollywood made the Vietnam War?
0:27.4	Listen on the Big Picture Feed.
0:30.0	I need support to have to clear the room.
0:35.0	Stand up and walk now.
0:38.0	Hello, and welcome to the watch.
0:40.0	My name is Chris Ryan.
0:41.0	I am an editor at theRinger.com and joining me in the studio.
0:46.0	His Jim Tan Laundry is actually Sex Lies and Video Tape.
0:50.0	It's Indigree World!
0:52.0	That's a good intro.
0:53.0	Thanks, man.
0:54.0	Steven Soderberg is on the podcast today.
0:56.0	It's pretty exciting.
0:57.0	I wanted to spend a few minutes today on Monday.
1:00.0	This is when this is going up.
1:01.0	Talking about Full Circle, which concluded I believe by the time people hear this about two weeks ago.
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