On this episode, Carlin and Jordan find themselves on the opposite sides of the spectrum for this movie. They talk about the use of dialog to explore character. They also discuss how the film has a well-written script, but the production values are lacking. Jordan mentions that he dislikes the movie because it shows the protagonist follow what he interprets as a negative path. The guys have an interesting discussion about communication theory and gender dialects, and how they relate to romantic endeavors.
Stuff we Mention:
- Swingers, Starring Jon Favreau and Vince Vaughn
- The Game Penetrating the Secret Society of Pickup Artists by Neil Strauss: http://goo.gl/OqH9bH
- Jordan mentions a radio piece about beta lions. A correction: It was actually baboons. You can listen to the piece here: http://goo.gl/mEKiYG
Carlin’s Rating: 3.0 out of 5 Stars
Jordan’s Rating: 1.5 out of 5 Stars
Overall Rating: 2.25 out of 5 Stars
Carlin and Jordan's Most Excellent Movie Night 