The Rewatchables
‘The Insider’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey
Jan 30, 2024
Al Pacino, Russell Crowe, and Christopher Plummer discuss 'The Insider' and its impact on the cigarette industry scandal and changing role of news media. They analyze the film's performance, the controversy and legacy of its release, and the complexities of the manipulative protagonist. The podcast also explores rewatchable scenes, smoking in movies, intense performances, and potential Netflix adaptations.
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- The podcast discusses the attempts of breaking a confidentiality agreement and the legal defense against it.
- A heated argument arises from confronting CBS Westinghouse sale, adding tension.
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Bergman and Wigan feeling each other out in the car
Bergman and Wigan have a conversation in the car, subtly trying to bring Wigan to the point of breaking his confidentiality agreement.
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