In today’s episode, we discuss the 2022 Sight and Sound list of the best movies.

Also, we chat about why cinema is not the all-healing tool of the universe, and we discuss the things that freak us out about A.I. technology.

In this episode, we talk about…

Our responses to the outrage of other filmmakers
Not caring what others think about your taste in movies
Three films that promote the healing power of cinema: Empire of Light, Babylon, and The Fabelman’s
Written content produced by A.I. and the misinformation that comes with it
Why we need to stop lowering the bar intellectually
Developing that human touch that A.I. cannot grasp

Memorable Quotes

“We’re in a bubble. We’re all in bubbles.” [11:15]
“We love it. We already love it. You need to do more than just tell us that it’s lovable. You need to do a little more.” [32:50]
“If you aren’t watching what's happening, it’s happening so fast. We’re coming close to judgment day.” [38:16]
“There’s a reason why the money people are salivating over it. There’s a very good reason why.” [51:26]
“It’s a big leap forward into anti-intellectualism. It’s taking the human beauty out of what we consume and giving us this big giant hive mind.” [52:30]