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Podcast by David Chen and Joanna Robinson
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Truth vs Hollywood is a critical look at the real story behind popular films that are Based on a True Story. From the tragedy of Munich to the fun of Goodfellas, our film-loving hosts David Chen and Joanna Robinson will explore the films as well as What Really Happened. Aided by interviews with writers, journalists, and the people who were really there. In exploring the true story and how it was portrayed in the film, Truth vs Hollywood examines the larger theme of film vs real life.
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Joanna Robinson (Vanity Fair) and David Chen (Slashfilm) discuss the world of pop culture and the pressing questions of the week. You can email us at genpopshow@gmail.com and find all episodes at genpopshow.com
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In the conclusion of American Gangster, Frank and Richie finally meet and join forces. Joanna and Dave talk about the fun of gangster movies’ obtuse language, Ruby Dee being awesome, and the FBI trying to sue this film for some reason. Plus, where are they now! This episode is sponsored by: Better Help Pretty Litter (Code: TVH) Purple Truth vs Holl…
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Dave and Joanna talk about this fast-paced but very long film with so many cameos but maybe too many characters. Denzel gives a stellar performance as real-life gangster Frank Louis, but how much is real is up for debate . . . after all, gangsters aren’t known for being entirely truthful. This episode is sponsored by: Raycon Truth vs Hollywood’s th…
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In the second part of the Munich discussion, Dave and Joanna talk about the strange arc this story takes and the theme of going home after changing. Plus we’ll hear what really happened in the assassination attempts of Ali Hassan Salameh, and yes, we’ll talk about that weird scene at the end of the film. This episode is sponsored by: What’s Missing…
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Wondery’s Even the Rich gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the stories of some of the greatest family dynasties in history. This season, three siblings — Gianni, Donatella, and Santo Versace — built one of the greatest fashion labels the world has ever seen. But when Gianni is murdered on the front steps of his Miami Beach mansion, the label los…
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Dave and Joanna talk about Steven Spielberg’s acclaimed and controversial film Munich, starring none other than Eric Bana for some reason. How many people does it really take to do a years-long intelligence operation? Is six enough? Why are there still no women in this film? Plus we hear from journalists and athletes about what really happened at t…
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It’s part 2 of the Argo discussion. Dave and Joanna discuss Ben Affleck’s performance, plot points that lead to nowhere, and the importance of pocket litter; and we’ll hear from some of the six diplomats about what actually happened during the big airport scene. And no film would be complete without a “Where are they now” segment! This episode is s…
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Joanna and Dave talk about Ben Affleck’s somewhat goofy take on a heavy and complicated political situation that led to almost 90 people being held hostage for over a year. They’ll talk about the heavy Canadian criticism of this movie, the weirdness of 1970s Hollywoodland, and hear from some of the six diplomats who were saved on what exactly they …
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As the characters in Zodiac follow one specific lead, Joanna and Dave tell us about many of the other leads in this case, famous houseboats, more lack of female characters, more cipher trouble, and of course, what actually happened to everyone after the events of the film? This episode is sponsored by: The Great Courses Plus The Alienist Season 2 T…
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Dave and Joanna discuss the much-loved but Oscar-snubbed film Zodiac, based on the book by Robert Graysmith/Jake Gyllenhaal. What characters actually never met in real life? What clues to the Zodiac did the cops make up in the film? And Joanna brings her California expertise about basements. This episode is sponsored by: Mint Mobile Truth vs Hollyw…
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The second half of The Social Network has a lot of surprises, including lighting scarves on fire, the strange depiction of a Napster co-founder, and cannibal chickens. Plus a look at where Facebook went between the film and now - it's social media for your parents to post weird things on. Truth vs Hollywood’s theme is “Temples” by Six Umbrellas. Mu…
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Dave and Joanna talk about The Social Network, with its jarring Aaron Sorkin dialogue known for being clever but inaccruate. We'll hear from journalsits who have a softer take on Zuckerberg's motivations, a harsher take on how important the Winkelvoss twins actually were, and hear about Facebook's OTHER founders. Also, are there any women in this m…
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Hit jobs, heists, and strange music choices galore! In this second part of the Goodfellas discussion, David Chen and Joanna Robison talk about the film’s time trip through fashion, the best trip to prison ever, and we hear what happened to the real Henry Hill after the film ends. This episode is sponsored by: The Great Courses Plus Care/Of (Code: T…
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Welcome to Truth vs Hollywood! In the inaugural episode, David Chen and Joanna Robison start a deep dive into Scorsese's Goodfellas, based on the life of gangster Henry Hill. Hear from experts about the cut heist scenes, real-life Karen's background, and the accuracy of Joe Pesci's portrayal of Tommy De Simone. This episode is sponsored by: The Gre…
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David Chen and Joanna Robinson are the hosts of brand new show Truth vs Hollywood. Launching June 12th, Truth vs Hollywood will take a critical look at the real story behind popular films that are Based on a True Story. From the tragedy of Munich to the fun of Goodfellas, our film-loving hosts will explore the films as well as What Really Happened.…
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Joanna and David recap the finale of Twin Peaks. The below are a few articles you may enjoy checking out:Ben Pearson's recap of the finale:http://www.slashfilm.com/twin-peaks-finale-review/Matt Zoller Seitz's recap of the finale:http://www.vulture.com/2017/09/twin-peaks-the-return-showtime-review.htmlTodd Vanderwerff's recap of the finale:https://w…
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Joanna and David discuss episodes 15 and 16 of Twin Peaks: The ReturnCheck out Ben Pearson's recap of the past few episodes at slashfilm.com:http://www.slashfilm.com/twin-peaks-part-16-review/http://www.slashfilm.com/twin-peaks-part-15-review/By David Chen and Joanna Robinson
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Joanna and David discuss the season finale Better Call Saul Season 3, and reflect on the season as a whole.By David Chen and Joanna Robinson
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In the final(ish) episode of Gen Pop, Joanna and David discuss your recent feedback and their biggest pop culture influences.Thanks to all our listeners for making this show possible! Keep subscribed for our Better Call Saul finale recaps.By David Chen and Joanna Robinson
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Joanna and David discuss how far actors should be allowed to stretch for their craft. Shownotes: (0:20) Gen Pop is coming to an end(49:00) Pop culture recommendationsSubscribe to this show via iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=1183001461&mt=2&ls=1Subscribe to this show via RSS: http://feeds.soundcloud.com/use…
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Dave Chen and Joanna Robinson from Pajiba interview Graham Yost about the third season of Justified. Graham reveals the origins of Quarles’ “strange addiction,” and explains how one episode was written in a two-day vicodin-infused haze. Can you guess which one? E-mail us and let us know what you thought of the JustifiedCast, as well as of the podca…
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Dave chats with Maureen Ryan and Joanna Robinson about the third season finale of Justified. As things finally come to a close, how has Justified fared this season compared to seasons past? Be sure to read Maureen’s review of the season finale, as well as Joanna’s review. E-mail us and let us know what you thought of the episode, as well as of the …
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Dave Chen chats with Joanna Robinson from Pajiba about this season’s 12th episode, “Coalition.” Many season-long questions are answered this episode. But are the answers satisfying? E-mail us and let us know what you thought of the episode, as well as of the podcast, at justifiedcast@gmail.com. You can find every episode of the show at justifiedcas…
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Dave Chen chats with Joanna Robinson from Pajiba about this season’s 11th episode, “Measures.” With everyone out to get Quarles, can he possibly survive the end of this season? E-mail us and let us know what you thought of the episode, as well as of the podcast, at justifiedcast@gmail.com. You can find every episode of the show at justifiedcast.com…
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Dave Chen chats with Myles McNutt from Cultural Learnings about this season’s tenth episode, “Guy Walks Into a Bar.” This week we find out a lot regarding Quarles’ backstory. But is it too much? E-mail us and let us know what you thought of the episode, as well as of the podcast, at justifiedcast@gmail.com. You can find every episode of the show at…
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Dave Chen chats with Joanna Robinson from Pajiba about this season’s ninth episode, “Loose Ends.” What loose ends need tying up exactly, and by who? Tune in to find out. E-mail us and let us know what you thought of the episode, as well as of the podcast, at justifiedcast@gmail.com. You can find every episode of the show at justifiedcast.com If you…
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Dave Chen chats with Joanna Robinson from Pajiba about this season’s eighth episode, “Watching the Detectives.” Just what type of ship is the S.S. Quarles anyway, and who will it take down in its whirlpool? Tune in to find out. E-mail us and let us know what you thought of the episode, as well as of the podcast, at justifiedcast@gmail.com. You can …
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Dave Chen and Myles McNutt from Cultural Learnings interview Graham Yost about how he developed the third season of Justified. Graham discusses getting the show’s dialect correct, figuring out how to resolve the Raylan/Winona storyline, and trying to change up the game from season two. He also drops some tantalizing hints about the future of the se…
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The JustifiedCast S3E07 – The Man Behind the Curtain (GUEST: Myles McNutt from Cultural Learnings)
Dave Chen chats with Myles McNutt from Cultural Learnings about this season’s seventh episode, “The Man Behind the Curtain.” Turns out Quarles might have a few more secrets than he’s let on. Tune in and share your thoughts in the comments below! E-mail us and let us know what you thought of the episode, as well as of the podcast, at justifiedcast@g…
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Dave Chen chats with Myles McNutt from Cultural Learnings about this season’s sixth episode, “When the Guns Come Out.” As we come up to the halfway point on this season, how well does the show fare in beginning to tie together all of its loose ends? Tune in to find out. E-mail us and let us know what you thought of the episode, as well as of the po…
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Dave Chen chats with Myles McNutt from Cultural Learnings and Joanna Robinson from Pajiba about this season’s fifth episode, “Thick as Mud.” What happens when Justified goes all Saw-like? How much will Dewey do to stay alive? Tune in to find out. E-mail us and let us know what you thought of the episode, as well as of the podcast, at justifiedcast@…
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Dave Chen chats with Joanna Robinson from Pajiba about this season’s fourth episode, “The Devil You Know.” Can Neal McDonough do a decent preacher impression? And how does Boyd deal with a potential uprising in his ranks? Tune in to find out. E-mail us and let us know what you thought of the episode, as well as of the podcast, at justifiedcast@gmai…
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Dave Chen chats with TV critic Myles McNutt about this week’s Justified. Just what exactly is Neal McDonough up to in Harlan? Tune in to find out. E-mail us and let us know what you thought of the episode, as well as of the podcast, at justifiedcast@gmail.com. You can find every episode of the show at justifiedcast.com If you like the show, please …
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Dave Chen chats with TV critic Maureen Ryan about this week’s Justified. How well do Carla Gugino and Mykelti Williamson fare in their introductory episode for the series? Tune in to find out. E-mail us and let us know what you thought of the episode, as well as of the podcast, at justifiedcast@gmail.com. Download or Play in Browser: [audio:http://…
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The JustifiedCast is a weekly recap podcast featuring reflections, theories, praise, nitpicking, and wanton speculation about the FX show Justified. In the very first episode of The JustifiedCast, David Chen chats with Myles McNutt from AV Club and Cultural Learnings about Justified’s season premiere, “The Gunfighter.” E-mail us and let us know wha…
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