Lovett or Leave It Night at the MAGAseum
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Aug 23, 2025 
Tony Gilroy, renowned for his work in the Star Wars universe, discusses the fall of empires and the quirky reason Pedro Pascal is seen with a cello. Patricia Arquette and Adam Scott dive into their experiences in Hollywood, discussing 'innies' and 'outies' from their hit show, Severance. The conversation also humorously weaves through political absurdities and Zelensky’s witty remarks, while touching on the creative storytelling behind Rogue One and Andor, highlighting how personal experiences shape their narratives.
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Detachment Helps Improve Franchises
- Tony Gilroy argues fixing a franchise benefits from not being a fanatic fan; detachment helps spot mechanical fixes.
- That approach let him repair Rogue One without reverence and keep Andor personally invested.
Mixing Rogue One During Election Night
- Gilroy recalls mixing Rogue One on election night and asking the crew to ignore news for three days to finish the film.
- The White House screening felt both thrilling and profoundly sad as Obama departed.
Andor As A Study Of Authoritarianism
- Gilroy frames Andor as a study of authoritarianism's rise and brittleness.
- He intentionally included historical fascist patterns to show how ordinary people react when history knocks.
