The hosts discuss the new film 'Leave The World Behind' executive produced by Barack and Michelle Obama, exploring the plot, production history, and online conspiracy community's reaction. They also discuss a disappointing movie, Denzel Washington's exit, and a scene with a horde of self-driving Teslas. Additionally, they comment on an awkward dancing scene, hidden messages in the film, and Obama's involvement in making a movie about the end of the world.
The film 'Leave the World Behind' perpetuates the notion of a shadowy enemy constantly threatening America, promoting paranoia and over-zealous patriotism.
Conspiracy theories around the film 'Leave the World Behind' highlight the absurdity of some interpretations and the diminishing influence of QAnon believers.
The portrayal of domestic extremist hackers generating misinformation in the film serves as a reminder of the danger of attaching a former president's name to a narrative inducing paranoia.
Deep dives
The Couple's Vacation Takes a Dark Turn
A couple and their teenage children rent a luxurious Airbnb in Long Island for a relaxing getaway. However, their vacation takes a dark turn when an oil tanker drives onto the beach and the internet and TV stop working.
Strange Phenomena and Mysterious Threats
As the family faces an internet blackout and strange events unfold, they begin to suspect that hackers might be behind the chaos. They encounter hordes of self-driving Teslas and witness unusual behavior from animals, all while dealing with the protagonist's son falling ill and losing his teeth.
A Desperate Quest for Answers
In search of explanations and help for their son's illness, the couple turns to the owner of the Airbnb, who reveals a connection between the chaos and a supposed 'evil cabal' that runs the world. They seek guidance from a contractor but encounter tensions and confrontations along the way.
Revelations and Unlikely Alliances
Amidst the chaos and growing dangers, unlikely alliances are formed. The family confronts their own fears and prejudices as they struggle to survive and protect each other. Ultimately, they discover alarming truths about the origins of the chaos and the fragility of the world around them.
Mix of paranoia and nationalism in the film
The podcast episode explores the film 'Leave the World Behind,' which revolves around the idea of America's enemies joining forces to bring down the country. The hosts discuss the mix of paranoia and nationalism evident in the film's plot, which perpetuates the notion of a shadowy enemy constantly threatening America. They question the fear-mongering and the portrayal of various countries as potential attackers, highlighting the absence of any real external threats. The hosts also touch upon the portrayal of domestic extremist hackers generating misinformation to create the illusion of foreign enemy attacks. They criticize the danger of attaching a former president's name to a movie that promotes a narrative inducing paranoia and over-zealous patriotism.
Conspiracy theories surrounding the film
The podcast delves into the conspiracy theories that have emerged around the film 'Leave the World Behind.' They discuss how some viewers interpret hidden messages and symbolism, extracting meaning from minute details like colors and clothing choices. There are mentions of theories tying the film to satanic worship, predictive programming, and even political agendas. The hosts ridicule the absurdity of some interpretations, highlighting that the film's plot already addresses the themes and ideas being attributed to hidden messages. They also touch upon the role of QAnon believers and their diminishing influence in the general population.
Our holiday present to you all is the gift of Jake, Liv, Julian, and Travis losing their collective minds over the new film “Leave The World Behind” – a pre-apocalyptic film executive produced by Barack and Michelle Obama. Not only will they be staggering their way through the plot of the film and its production history, but they’ll also be taking a look at the online conspiracy community’s reaction to the film. Rest assured it’s a ‘great holiday bake-off’, minus the presence of anything sweet and savory.
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Music by Pontus Berghe. Editing by Corey Klotz.
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