The Best Movie of 2021 So Far, and a Chuck Klosterman Theory of Film

The Big Picture

The Ringer

Tv & Film

4.2 • 5.9K Ratings

🗓️ 23 March 2021

⏱️ 87 minutes

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Sean and Amanda welcome author Chuck Klosterman to dive deep into two fascinating topics. The first is Adam Curtis' sprawling six-part documentary series 'Can't Get You Out of My Head,' which explores the absurdity of modern life and the intersections of power, drugs, culture, and the future of civilization (0:30). Fun times. Then, Chuck poses a radical theory of movie watching, which leads to a conversation about the multiverse and the value of biopics (46:30). Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins Guest: Chuck Klosterman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Ringer Dish is the place for all things celebrity.
0:02.8	For major celebrity moments like the Met Gala and the Oscars,
0:05.6	to the weird habits of the stars you love.
0:07.8	To refreshers on the biggest tabloid stories
0:09.8	from the last 20 years, Ringer Dish has all the vital details.
0:13.5	On Tuesday's catch jam session with Juliette Litman
0:16.2	and Amanda Dobbins for Royal Family Rumors,
0:18.4	Celebrity Real Estate, and Industry Analysis.
0:21.6	And on Fridays, listen to T-Time with me, Kate and Amelia,
0:24.7	for Lightning Fast Coverage on Pressing Celebrity News and Gossip.
0:28.0	Check out Ringer Dish on Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
0:58.0	Our guest will share a wild theory of movies,
1:01.3	and that guest is someone we are delighted to welcome
1:03.7	an old friend to the big picture for the first time.
1:06.4	Chuck Closterman, Chuck, how are you?
1:08.2	I'm good, perfect.
1:10.6	Perfect? Wow.
1:12.2	I'm all right. I'm always...
1:13.8	That was not so enthusiastic. You were so...
1:15.8	Whoa, no!
1:19.2	It's great to be here.
1:20.8	Yeah.
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