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"Cars are Done" with Adam McKay

The War on Cars

CHAPTER

Humor and Filmmaking: A Serious Conversation

This chapter explores the guest's achievements in filmmaking, particularly their use of humor to tackle serious themes like climate change and financial crises in films such as 'The Big Short' and 'Don't Look Up.' The conversation reflects on how laughter can make complex issues more relatable while addressing the emotional responses generated by climate anxiety. Through personal insights and cultural comparisons, the speakers emphasize the responsibility of storytelling in engaging audiences with pressing societal challenges.

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