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The Truman Show

4/9/20261 hr 33 min

Paul and Amy step inside The Truman Show, the high-concept classic that turned reality into a cage and a spectacle. They revisit Peter Weir’s deft balancing act of satire and sincerity, and how Jim Carrey’s career-shifting performance grounds the film’s big ideas in something deeply human.

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Clips

The Prank Show That Vanished
Cruel Reality TV Preference
Helicopter Sees The Blood
Growing Up In Truman’s House
How Reality TV Manipulates You
People Would Choose To Be Truman
Did Truman Show Create Reality TV?
Comfort Vs. Authenticity Debate
Trauma As Forge
Morning Wood And The Tapes

Transcript preview

First 90 seconds

  1. Amy Nicholson· Host0:00

    You've been looking forward to this [phone alert] [laughs] all week. And with Cutwater's cocktails, this [upbeat music] took only seconds, because tonight's about catching up, not catching the server. Whether it's our Cutwater Lime Margarita, Lemon Drop Martini, or Rum Mai Tai, they're expertly mixed and ready before the snacks hit the table. [glasses clinking] Cutwater, expertly mixed cocktails. A perfect pairing for an evening with good company. Please enjoy responsibly. Must be 19 plus. The year is 1998.

  2. Speaker 20:33

    Good morning.

  3. Speaker 30:34

    Morning.

  4. Speaker 40:34

    Good morning.

  5. Speaker 20:36

    Oh, and in case I don't see you, good afternoon, good evening, and good night.

  6. Amy Nicholson· Host0:40

    The movie, The Truman Show. [upbeat music] Hello, everyone, and welcome to Unspooled.

  7. Paul Scheer· Host0:54

    Unspooled. Yes, welcome to Unspooled. This is a podcast about good movies, critical hits, fan favorites, must-sees, and in case you missed 'ems.

  8. Amy Nicholson· Host1:04

    We have covered the AFI Top 100, and now we are checking off movies from three major lists, the Letterboxd top 250 films with the most fans, the IMDb top 250, and The New York Times 1,000 Essential Films.

  9. Paul Scheer· Host1:17

    And we will be chasing our own curiosity, too. I am Paul Scheer. I am an actor, writer, and director, and I have directed some hidden camera prank shows. And I will tell you, I identify with Ed Harris.

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