Podcasts about s1m0ne

Una rubrica in cui esprimo la mia personalissima opinione su film che, pur non essendo necessariamente capolavori o film iconici, hanno lasciato qualcosa al pubblico. Niente da fare. Andrew Niccol si è sistemato a vita qui su Pendente e quindi anche stavolta trattiamo un film scritto e diretto da Niccol. "S1m0ne" può sembrare in apparenza un racconto di fantascienza con protagonista un regista in crisi che crea un'attrice virtuale, pronta a conquistare il mondo. Ma è davvero qualcosa di incocepibile quello che Niccol ci sta mostrando?

Hosts Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue kick off a two-part series on artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on intellectual property (IP) rights in an individual's persona. They delve into generative AI, explaining how it creates text, images, and voices that closely mimic human attributes, and discuss the right of publicity, a legal doctrine that protects an individual's likeness and voice from unauthorized commercial use. The hosts explore AI's portrayal of humans in pop culture, citing films like Terminator 2, S1m0ne, and Her to illustrate AI's potential to replicate human beings. These examples set the stage for a deeper understanding of the real-world implications of AI in the realm of IP. Michael and Joe explain how generative AI models, trained on vast amounts of data, produce human-like outputs, highlighting the complexities of AI in the context of IP rights. They discuss historical and contemporary cases, such as Bette Midler vs. Ford Motor Company, Tom Waits vs. Frito-Lay, and the recent controversy involving Scarlett Johansson and OpenAI, to underscore the significance of the right of publicity in the age of AI. The episode wraps up with reflections on the ongoing concerns with new technology and IP rights, noting these issues have recurred throughout history with each technological leap. This is Part One of a two-part series. Stay tuned for Part Two.   Key Moments: 00:52 Episode Overview: Part One of a Two-Parter on Generative AI 02:57 Artificial Intelligences Replicating Human Attributes in Pop Culture 10:37 Defining Generative AI 14:55 Introduction to the Right of Publicity 25:48 Scarlett Johansson and OpenAI's Sky 32:45 Takeaways & Looking Ahead to Part 2 For full show notes and to explore more episodes, please visit www.vklaw.com/newsroom-podcasts. You can stay connected with us on Facebook, Linkedin or Twitter, and Instagram using the handle @volpeandkoenig.

In the year 2002, film director Viktor Taransky played by Al Pacino asks the question: "What if we replaced actors with artificial intelligence?" and he gets laughed off the metaphorical stage of hollywood; over 20 years later SAG-AFTRA and the WGA go head to head with AMPTP on the question: "What if we replaced actors with artificial intelligence?"

In this episode, Andrew and Dave take a look at writer-director Andrew Niccol's S1m0ne.Next Episode: Something something is for closers!All music Andrew Kannegiesser. Editing by Dave Babbitt.

This week it gets lonely at night, as we live in a twilight world and there are no friends at dusk. We welcome Matt Pollock (Matty's Movie Burner) back to the program on the final Friday of the month to induct a new entry into the podcast canon: 2020's Tenet, written and directed by Christopher Nolan, and starring John David Washington, Robert Pattinson, Elizabeth Debicki, Kenneth Branagh, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Himesh Patel, Clémence Poésy, Michael Caine, Martin Donovan, Dimple Kapadia, and former NHL super-pest Sean Avery. One of the few major theatrical releases of the COVID era, it was only just re-released to theaters to capitalize on Oppenheimer's Oscar momentum. But it's a polarizing movie to be sure. While the three of us love it a great deal, it is not a popular sentiment. We do our best to analyze why people put this undeniable gorgeous and visually inventive movie in the crosshairs, and if a critical re-appraisal is due. Plus it's not all Tenet talk, as Matty and J Mo combines for Theatrical Field Reports on Late Night with the Devil, Snack Shack and Love Lies Bleeding. Be forewarned: this is our longest episode ever, and you may want to watch the film before listening along. Unfortunately, at the time of publication, Tenet is currently unavailable for streaming in Canada, though, you know, you could check it out of the library if you're keen. Other works referenced in this episode include Wonka, Paddington, Paddington 2, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, Licorice Pizza, Sex Drive, American Pie, Thirteen, Trainspotting, Kids, Heat, Superbad, Pineapple Express, The To-Do List, The Way Way Back, The Dark Knight, Early Edition, Prisoners, Dune: Part 1, S1m0ne, Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning: Part 1, The Holdovers, The Iron Claw, Dune: Part 2, The Fabelmans, Dazed and Confused, California Split, A History of Violence, Gone Baby Gone, Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, The Garbage Pail Kids Movie, Footloose, X-Men '97, Spider-Man: The Animated Series, Madame Web, Dune (1984), Arrival, Hot Rod, The Departed, The Invisible Man, In Bruges, Widows, Inception, 12 Monkeys, The Terminator, Looper, Dunkirk, Munich, Belfast, Love Actually..., A Haunting in Venice, Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit, Interstellar, Good Time, High Life, The Lost City of Z, The Boy and the Heron, the Twilight saga, May-December, Station Eleven, Weeds, Insomnia, The Art of Racing in the Rain, Malcolm X, The Dark Knight Rises, Indiana Jones & The Last Crusade, E.T., Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Jurassic Park, and Good Will Hunting among others. We'll be back next week to kick off April as we check back in with our old pal Tom Cruise and follow him over to Japan for 2003's The Last Samurai, a movie which is presently unavailable to stream in Canada but can be rented on Amazon and YouTube. Until then, we'll see you at the movies!!

On this President's Day we celebrate Presidents, but just the fictional ones. Tune in as we look at some of the most memorable fake commanders-in-chief on Enjoy Stuff!   Let's revisit some legendary comic strips from over the years! Jovial Jay and Shua strip on this week's Enjoy Stuff!   News Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock is finally coming to Apple TV+ Billy Joel is set to release the first new original song in 17 years Could someone take all of Dr. Johnny Fever's WKRP DJ breaks and string them together? Someone did! Star Wars The Phantom Menace will return to theaters for its 25th anniversary! RIP to Carl Weathers and also the inventor of Pop Tarts   Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends What we're Enjoying Shua seems to think he has too much time on his hands because he decided to tackle the entire MCU in timeline order. It's a big commitment, but after the first couple handful of movies, he is still enjoying it! Jay jumped into a slightly smaller commitment by watching Kevin Costner's 1990 epic drama Dances With Wolves. Tune in to find out what Jay's Sioux name is.    Sci-Fi Saturdays The last couple weeks have given us two different movies you'll want to revisit on Sci-Fi Saturdays. S1m0ne has an interesting take on AI and how it could be used in Hollywood. But revisiting this 2002 movie in 2024 gives it a whole different meaning. Plus, Jay breaks down the final Star Trek: The Next Generation movie Star Trek: Nemesis. It may not have been the best Star Trek film, but there were some pretty fascinating performances in it. Make sure to play around with the interactive map on MCULocationScout.com. Plus, you can tune in to  SHIELD: Case Files where Jay and Shua break down each episode of the entire MCU.     Enjoy Presidents!  As long as there have been movies, we have needed to have someone portray the United States Commander in Chief. A lot of times these leaders weren't the ones we know from history. Instead, the actor or actress portraying them gets to come up with their own persona. So which ones stood out? What were some of our favorite fictional presidents that gave a good speech, or showed good leadership, or even kicked some butt and saved the day?    Which of our fictional presidents would you like to be your leader? Which ones would you make sure not to vote for? First person that emails me with the subject line, “My fellow Americans” will get a special mention on the show.  Let us know. Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to EnjoyStuff@RetroZap.com

Andrew joins Ben to discuss a word that is the sliver of overlap in the Venn diagram of the previous two episodes: animate and robot.  Ben brings up a (very) minor controversy for Geoff Keighley's “The Game Awards” independent game nominees this year involving Mint Rocket's “Dave the Diver.”  Andrew goes on an exotic adventure with a Pringles flavor all the way from Japan!  After a very quick definition segment, Andrew shares a traumatic event from his youth involving an animatronic alien at Universal Studios, and then more 70s and 80s movies are discussed.  Ben drops a quick Hall of Presidents conspiracy theory and some sad Chuck E. Cheese news before he talks about the interesting origin story of Scott Cawthorn's incredibly popular “Five Nights at Freddy's” franchise.  Finally, they come up with an amazing new restaurant idea to close out the show.   00:00:21 - Vacuuming robot revolution crisis possibly averted, pictures with Santa, and work 00:03:35 - Fight Club villain discovery, mental health, and more happy controversial things  00:05:27 - “Dave the Diver” Independent GOTY nomination, and the inventor of the seed drill 00:08:34 - No GOTY love for “RoboCop: Rogue City,” and Ben is just a little disappointed 00:10:15 - How to classify games a independently developed, and a Double Fine edge case 00:12:10 - Andrew's sensory adventure… Addictive Garlic Butter flavored Japanese Pringles! 00:16:45 - The official verdict, the definition, Disney's contributions, Billy Bass, and clockwork  00:22:32 - Scary animatronics, the Neil Diamond antidote, and Andrew's E.T. ride trauma  00:27:00 - Eliot the insurance policy, Stranger Things, and extraterrestrials for the woke agenda  00:29:36 - Blue Thunder, the underrated acting prowess of Roy Scheider, and a JAFO hat 00:31:42 - Bruce the pneumatic shark, cool to creepy, and wanting to take Teddy Ruxpin apart 00:34:29 - At an appropriate distance, David S. Pumpkins, and SNL's the Merryville Brothers 00:36:53 - 45 in the Hall of Presidents… gate - https://www.businessinsider.com/hillary-clinton-donald-trump-animatronic-conspiracy-theory-explained-disney-world-2023-6 00:38:04 - Not realistic enough, points of articulation, computer animation, and young versions 00:41:55 - Chuck E. Cheese's decision is not FNaF related (allegedly), and Willy's Wonderland   00:46:20 - Scott Cawthorn's inspiration for Five Nights at Freddy's, and his game design arc 00:53:01 - Latest FNaF game was at PAX West, the pandemic was hard, and a story summary 00:56:27 - CORRECTION: Night Trap filming was originally funded by Hasbro for their Control-Vision system which was canceled in 1989. 00:57:27 - Having animatronic clowns in the workplace is breaking the Geneva Conventions 00:59:38 - The movie S1m0ne, the SAG strike, a brilliant restaurant idea, and a double dose.  Follow Andrew / Partly Robot Industries on… His website: https://partlyrobot.com/ On Instagram: https://instagram.com/partlyrobot On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@partlyrobot On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/partlyrobot Follow Two Vague on… Our website: http://www.twovaguepodcast.com  On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/two_vague_podcast On YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@twovaguepodcast On X-Twitter: https://twitter.com/TwoVaguePodcast For show appearance and other inquiries, contact us at: twovaguepodcast@gmail.com #Pringles #GOTY2023 #TheGameAwards #DIYPodcast #podernfamily #podbeanpodcast #applepodcast #twovaguepodcast #partlyrobot #videogames #trivia #FNAF

Slick and funny but a little vacuous

We're back, we've survived the heat, and we're here to continue Accidental Andrew Niccol Season with S1M0NE! Join us as we discuss deepfakes, the future of cinema, how much of this film is intentional, we pitch loads of different endings and Gun Machine is born. And there's even time for a quiz! Here's the article about the increasingly backward facing state of Hollywood and music that Sam vaguely references. Next week, Accidental Andrew Niccol Season concludes with (Peter Weir's) The Truman Show! Get in touch! Visit the Website! Buy our Merch! Download the soundtrack! See the list so far! And we're on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook too!

Patrick J. Dancy was born on July 18, 1970 in Long Island, New York, USA. He is an actor, known for Family Matters (1989), S1m0ne (2002) and Guys Next-Door (1990). One of the most inspirational, grounded, smart and dedicated guests we've had on the show, Patrick discusses his time as a father, his career and business ventures, and some humor along the way. Make sure to check out his company and products at www.lgndfootwear.com Special thanks to our sponsor Great Notion Brewing out of Portland, Or. Download the great notion app and enter the code dadcast10 for a discount on the best craft beers in the world! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dadcastco/support

On this week's episode, the 2022 Listener Request Month continues with a discussion around Andrew Niccol's Gattaca follow-up, S1m0ne! Why didn't they realize this concept had to go full-satire to work? Why did we need so much with the tabloid reporter characters? And are we to believe that Al Pacino's character becomes a CGI master all on his own in less than a year? PLUS: Pacino runs some lines from Home Alone!  S1m0ne stars Al Pacino, Catherine Keener, Rachel Roberts, Winona Ryder, Jay Mohr, Evan Rachel Wood, and Elias Koteas; directed by Andrew Niccol. Catch this guys this April when they play Boston, D.C., and Philly! Check out the WHM Merch Store -- featuring new Mortal Kombat & Bean Dinner designs! Advertise on We Hate Movies via Gumball.fm   Unlock Exclusive Content!: http://www.patreon.com/wehatemovies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Damon Sharpe, Patrick Dancy and Bryan Hopkins join Dadcast and talk all things Dad and the Hollywood life! Damon Sharpe is an American record producer, songwriter, DJ and recording artist who works in Los Angeles. He first reached notability as a member of Guys Next Door and has since contributed to various albums that have cumulatively sold over 40 million copies. Patrick J. Dancy is an actor, known for Family Matters (1989), S1m0ne (2002) and Guys Next-Door (1990). Bryan Hopkins is an accomplished actor and musician currently the frontman for the band Elvis Monroe. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dadcastco/support

This episode is about our Trip to Hollywood, CA and also interviewing Mimi since we went for her acting program with #CGTV and Adrian R'Mante.    CGTV has an amazing curriculum and they help new talent to get to the door steps of the entertainment industry. Plus Adrian R'Mante is the greatest coach, trainer and actor. Trust me!! You won't regret it.   CGTV is a high level TV, film, and entertainment program designed to help connect talent to the industry. Talent is guided by top celebrities from ABC, NBC, CBS, Disney Channel and Nickelodeon shows including CSI, 24, Modern Family, The Suite Life on Deck, Disney 365, Drake & Josh, The Suite Life of Zack and Cody, Austin & Alley and Good Luck Charlie. Adrian R'Mante Adrian has worked in countless television and film roles. TV Film Credits Include: CSI, 24, Alias, CSI:NY, Summerland, JAG, Fraiser, Moesha, The Wayans Brothers, S1m0ne and The Suite Life On Deck. Adrian can be seen on the Disney Channel and Netflix playing the role of Esteban Julio Ricardo Montoya De La Rosa Ramirez in the mega hit television show The Suite Life of Zack and Cody.   Now you can listen all my podcast episodes and new ones in one place and also see new content. Just click on the link below. #JesusSpinTime https://www.jesusspintime.com/ Don't forget FOLLOW UP, SUBSCRIBE, and COMMENT!!! Remember... Keeps Spinning!! Music by #SoulRecords #YouTubeChannel #GuardiansoftheGalaxy #SoundTrack Available on: #Spotify #iHeartRadio #Audible #AmazonMusicPodcast #ApplePodcast #GooglePodcast

In 2002, S1m0ne posed the question of what would happen if we were to replace actors with computers. What 20 years ago seemed like a fantasy in the realm of science fiction has increasingly begun to rear its head in our world, and we as a society are still grappling with the consequences and implications of our increasingly virtual reality. Computer-generated actors, models, influencers, and pop stars, we've got them all on this week's episode. Hosted by Liam, Abram, and Pam. Further reading Lil Miquela on Instagram Ananova, the first virtual newscaster Kyoko Date/DK-96, the first virtual popstar E-Cyas, the first male virtual popstar t-babe segment on E! News Webbie Tookay segment on ABC News Hatsune Miku sings Ievan Polkka --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gladiofreeeurope/support

The boys finally introduce the brand new host of the The Movie Blues podcast while reviewing 2002's techno-satire "S1m0ne". Al Pacino impressions are attempted and aborted, we find out which one of the hosts of the podcast has never seen E.T., and finally we introduce the new hit game SIMONE or STRANGELOVE. So grab a Seagram's escape, hit your vape, and witness the death of Real.

This week James and Matt look at two films centred around virtually constructed people and the real world dangers they pose. To explore this weeks theme they discuss Virtuosity (1995) starring Denzel Washington and Simone (or S1m0ne) (2002) from director Andrew Niccol, starring another Hollywood A-lister Al Pacino. Join them as they continue their journey through virtual reality in science fiction cinema.   Visit our website https://www.journeythroughscifi.com/ Email Us! Follow us on TWITTER Add us on INSTAGRAM Like us on FACEBOOK Follow us on LETTERBOXD Support the podcast on PATREON

Funké subjects the team to Andrew Niccol's early 2000's satire (?) S1m0ne. Can Adam, Hannah, Seb and Funké get to the heart of why Al Pacino is dating his big computer??

On this weeks TO THE TABLE Kyle gave Peter the Al Pacino film S1M0NE and Peter gave Kyle the 2016 film Sing Street.

The Geeks take on the 2002 Al Pacino classic S1m0ne. In the process Chris reveals a new Dumb Geeks sponsor starring Scott Wolfe, and we find out who actually bought a DVD of S1m0ne and why.

Check out this film's posts @ MovieJeff.com here » https://themoviereviewshow.blogspot.com/2002/08/s1m0ne.html and leave a comment Simone (stylized as S1m0ne) is a 2002 American science fiction film written, produced, and directed by Andrew Niccol. It stars Al Pacino, Catherine Keener, Evan Rachel Wood, Rachel Roberts, Jay Mohr, and Winona Ryder. The story follows a fading director creating a virtual actor to star in his films and the attempts he makes to keep her non-presence a secret as she becomes more famous. I love this dumb movie so much. Follow the show... @ Twitter https://twitter.com/MOVIEREVIEWSH0W @ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpONT6Yp423GzUrHDDqBL3g @ LetterBoxd https://letterboxd.com/jeffmovie AND, FOR AS LITTLE AS $1/MONTH » https://patreon.com/dad SUPPORT THIS SHOW AND OTHER VENTURES FROM HTTPS://WWW.MYAMERI.CA INDUSTRIES • THANK YOU --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-movie-review-show/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-movie-review-show/support

About Hall Ozsan Hal Ozsan (b. Halil Ozsan) was born in Northern Cyprus and raised in the United Kingdom in the East London suburb of Havering. He was educated at Brentwood School, Essex. His first major recognition came for his role as Todd Carr (the on the final two seasons (2001-2003) of Helter Skelter (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0383393?ref_=nmbio_mbio) (2004). Ozsan's first film appearance came playing opposite S1m0ne (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0258153?ref_=nmbio_mbio) (2002). Between 2006-2008, Ozsan took a virtual hiatus from acting to serve full-time, as singer-songwriter for LA based Rock 'n' Roll band, Poets and Pornstars, Signed to an independent record label, they received national radio airplay, a North American tour and prestigious opening slots for Bon Jovi; the re-formed Alice in Chains; Muse and others. Songs written by Ozsan have been featured films and television shows (So You Think You Can Dance, Californication, Little Athens, Undead or Alive.) He currently lives in Hollywood, California. Lowtree Studios Podcasts www.lowtreestudios.com (http://www.lowtreestudios.com)

Moon farts, jellyfish bones, and op art abound. Night Call dives into this week in science. Plus the strange world of simulated people in pop culture and what this tells us about ourselves.  NIGHT CALL BOOK CLUB BOOK ANNOUNCED! For the book and the episode, CHECK OUT THE NIGHT CALL PATREON (https://www.patreon.com/NightCall) ! Support the show for as little as $1 a month! Call in to Night Call at 240-46-NIGHT Articles and media mentioned this episode: Article, Vice, "New Report Suggests ‘High Likelihood of Human Civilization Coming to an End’ in 2050" (https://www.vice.com/en_ca/article/597kpd/new-report-suggests-high-likelihood-of-human-civilization-coming-to-an-end-in-2050) Article, LiveScience, "Why Does the Moon Keep Flashing Us"? (https://www.livescience.com/65612-gassy-moon-flashes.html) Article, Dwell, "Discover Florida's Mysterious Dome Home Before it Sinks into the Sea" (https://www.dwell.com/article/discover-floridas-mysterious-dome-home-before-it-sinks-into-the-sea-12a0e0a0) Film, Home Movie (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0275408/?ref_=nv_sr_4?ref_=nv_sr_4) Video, Swallowed Whole - a comb jelly praying on a comb jelly (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmoChWQ6xCk) Film, The Little Mermaid (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097757/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1) Article, The New York Times, "Dementia Stopped Peter Max From Painting. For Some, That Spelled a Lucrative Opportunity" (https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/28/business/peter-max-dementia-cruise-ship-auctions.html) TV Series, Black Mirror, "Rachel, Jack, and Ashley Too" (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9053874/?ref_=ttep_ep3) Song, "Head Like a Hole" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ao-Sahfy7Hg) by Nine Inch Nails Song, "I'm on a Roll" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ihqbMicm_s) by Ashley O Film, S1m0ne (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0258153/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1) Film, Under the Silver Lake (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5691670/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1) Podcast, Who? Weekly (https://www.whoweekly.us/) TV Series, Westworld (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0475784/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1) Film, Mulholland Drive (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0166924/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1) Actress IMDB, Rachel Roberts (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1212051/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1) Music Video, "Bitch Better Have My Money" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3eAMGXFw1o) by Rihanna Play, Pygmalion (https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781503290907) by George Bernard Shaw Hatsune Miku/Vocaloids (https://vocaloid.fandom.com/wiki/Hatsune_Miku) Film, The Truman Show  (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120382/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1) Film, Godzilla: King of the Monsters (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3741700/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1) Film, Godzilla (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0831387/?ref_=nv_sr_2?ref_=nv_sr_2) (2014) Anime, Neon Genesis Evangelion (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112159/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1) Song, Yuji Koseki, "Mothra's Song" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=3&v=9lmZRRqF6wA) "Night Call" by 4aStables (https://www.4astables.com/) . Additional sfx from freesound.org (https://freesound.org/) . Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

“Sci-fi meets Al Pacino? I’m in.” Inspired by Instagram, we watched S1M0NE, a movie from the early 2000s about the rise to fame of a CGI actress. In this episode of Viewing Party, we compare Childish Gambino to *NSYNC, spend too much time googling sexy shiny fabric, Katie considers becoming a Channing evangelist, and Wesleigh, much to her own chagrin, misidentifies a font (it’s Eurostile, not Bank Gothic!).

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On this weeks TO THE TABLE Kyle gave Peter the Al Pacino film S1M0NE and Peter gave Kyle the 2016 film Sing Street

In Looker, writer/director Michael Crichton examined the allure of advertising. Model/filmmaker Marjorie Conrade and writer Heather Drain join Mike in discussing digitized images, beauty standards, subliminal messages and mustaches.

My guest for this month is Serenity Caldwell, and she’s joined me to discuss the film she chose for me, the 2002 American science-fiction romantic comedy film S1m0ne. You can follow the show on Twitter @cinemagadfly. Show notes: Andrew Niccol, who directed this film, is also married to its star, Rachel Roberts Al Pacino is an actor, perhaps you’ve heard of him Gattaca is also a film by Andrew Niccol Alphaville is the film we discussed on the previous episode of this podcast The dot-com era was a period where tech companies with no future got lots of money, completely unlike today Second Life is a virtual reality world that you can run around in One of the more notable things about Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace is its ridiculously long title The first Lord of the Rings film, The Fellowship of the Ring came out in 2001 3.5" hard drives are still used as internal storage in slow computers The Mac Pro and PowerMac G4 are both computers from Apple, they are both relatively recent 5.25" floppies on the other hand, haven’t been used regularly in a very, very long time Hackers is a phenomenal film about, well, hacking An SNL parody of this film would probably just be this film John Cassavetes was an actor and director, and a pioneer of American independent film Michelangelo Antonioni made quite a few masterpieces with a monochromatic color palette Notting Hill is a 1999 film starting Julia Roberts, written by the guy who wrote Four Weddings and a Funeral Roberto Rossellini was an Italian neorealist director The Auteur theory is a vision of cinema where the director is the sole voice of the film The Crow is seriously every goth kids dream The stars of The Force Awakens, including Daisy Ridley, are newly famous, and dealing with it in interesting ways People Magazine is a celebrity “news” periodical Rebecca Romijn is also in this film, in a tiny but fun role Jason Schwartzman is a national treasure, and can do no wrong We are in the 2016 presidential election cycle, and Donald Trump is a leading candidate. We’ve clearly gone crazy I am huge Catherine Keener fan, but man is she misused here This film stars a young Evan Rachel Wood, she’s great Winona Ryder is probably the best thing about this entire film Seriously, there are three versions of A Star is Born already, and a fourth is in the works 42nd Street is another film about the process of stardom The Tupac Shakur hologram at Coachella was so creepy Jean-Luc Godard directed Alphaville, among many others Niccol only wrote The Truman Show. It was directed by Peter Weir, who also made Picnic at Hanging Rock and Dead Poets Society, among others Niccol’s did direct In Time with Justin Timberlake, as well as The Host, and Good Kill, none of which I’ve heard of We should do an alternate episode where Siri is our main guest for this film Go check out The Incomparable, they have some seriously great podcasts Rent or buy the film from iTunes Rent or buy the film from Amazon