EPISODE · Aug 18, 2025 · 1H 21M

The Insider

from The Director's Chair Network · host Ryan Rebalkin

The Insider (1999): Al Pacino’s Greatest Non-Godfather Performance? Join The Director’s Chair Network as host Ryan and guest Craig dive into Michael Mann’s The Insider (1999), a gripping true-story drama about whistleblower Jeffrey Wigand and the 60 Minutes exposé on Big Tobacco. We explore The Insider’s intense narrative, stellar performances by Al Pacino, Russell Crowe, and Christopher Plummer, and Michael Mann’s masterful direction. From the tobacco industry’s dirty secrets to corporate censorship at CBS, we discuss its relevance to 2025 media battles, plus a fun tangent on James Gunn’s Superman!

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