The Truman Show w/ David Hirst

     The gang dives into distorted reality months! They are joined by David Hirst from The Rise of Jim Carey podcast to discuss 1998's The Truman Show.Episode 120: The Truman Show (1998)Directed by: Peter WeirWritten by: Andrew NiccolScore by: Burkhard DallwitzBudget: $60 millionGrossed: $264 million Cast:Jim Carrey as Truman BurbankLaura Linney as Meryl Burbank/Hannah GillEd Harris as ChristofNoah Emmerich as Marlon/Louis Coltrane Natascha McElhone as Lauren Garland/Sylvia Holland Taylor as Angela Burbank/Alanis MontclairBrian Delate as Kirk Burbank/Walter MoorePaul Giamatti as Simeon (control room director)Jen Taylor as Contralto SingerPeter Krause as Laurence (Truman’s Boss)Harry Shearer as Mike Michaelson (TV Talk Show Host)Talking Points:What is your history with The Truman Show? Have you seen it before? What are your overall non-spoiler thoughts of the film? Spoiler Discussion: What are the themes presented in The Truman Show? Is Christof evil?How does The Truman Show tie into this month’s greater discussion about WandaVision? Next EP: Wandavision Season ReviewSocial Media:Email: [email protected]: @PopOHolicsTwitter: @PopOHolicsInstagram: @popoholicscastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtG_kc4UFeUnlhpogZmjYBQ