Disturbed TV Star? Roll Camera, Anyway
Episode 14
It’s ratings at all cost on this week’s episode — Noah and Chance watched three movies where disturbed souls are anchoring TV shows against their own will or the network’s better judgment.
Through “The Truman Show” (1998), “Network” (1976) and “Welcome To Me” (2014), we trace the power of the 20th century media monster and ask when and how these movies may stop resonating. Plus, is “Truman Show” the best Jim Carrey performance? Can “Network” possibly hold up? And, can Kristen Wiig counterbalance a fatally under-equipped movie?
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Be Reel was a movie reviewing & reappraising podcast hosted by Chance Solem-Pfeifer and Noah Ballard.
We cherished our 8-year run, talking to filmmakers like Gus Van Sant, insulting each other’s taste, and laughing to high heaven.
Chance’s new movie podcast, The Kick, continues to explore curated sub-genres and movie geekery. Noah is a frequent and beloved guest.