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‘The Bourne Identity’ With Bill Simmons and Chris Ryan

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The Bourne Identity: Exploring the Character of Jason Bourne

In this chapter of the podcast, they discuss the character of Jason Bourne and his portrayal as a hired gun who works independently. They compare him to NBA player Kawhi Leonard and talk about how Bourne's journey from Marseille to Paris is similar to the San Diego to LA dynamic. They also talk about the effectiveness of using amnesia as a plot device in action movies, with a focus on the opening scenes of the movie 'The Bourne Identity'. They mention other notable amnesia movies and briefly discuss the idea of creating an amnesia-themed NBA video.

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