Guest Eva Anderson joins the hosts to discuss David Fincher's 'Panic Room'. They talk about Jodie Foster's unexpected role, David Fincher's involvement in Jared Leto's cornrows, and Studio 60's unrelated prominence in the conversation. The chapter descriptions cover topics such as auditioning for SNL and Studio 60, the challenges of filmmaking amidst actor injuries, and the opening sequence of the movie. They also touch on topics like panic rooms, a commercial with political messaging, and admiring an actor's acting skills and career transition to music.

Eva Anderson and Clarke Wolfe rank the best directorial debuts from established screenwriters. They discuss the challenges faced by screenwriters turned directors and the lack of diversity in the industry. They play a trivia game, debate supernatural creatures, and discuss the significance of 'X Machina' and 'Kiss Kiss Bang Bang'. They compare Florida to New Orleans as a movie setting and discuss 'Promising Young Woman'. The notable directorial debuts are ranked and 'Trick or Treat' is selected as the top pick. They also discuss a horror anthology film with a single director.