Episode 23: Mad as Hell - The Journalism Genre in Hollywood

Episode 23: Mad as Hell - The Journalism Genre in Hollywood

From Citizen Kane, All The Presidents Men, Anchorman, and Newsroom to this years much buzzed about films Truth and Spotlight – Hollywood has had a long, adoring, but complicated relationship portraying journalism. The iconic 1976 film Network staring Faye Dunaway and Robert Duvall will soon celebrate its fortieth anniversary. In both television and film, journalism is still a hot topic today with crusading journalists, cutthroat executives and stressed newsrooms front and center. The film Network was groundbreaking when it premiered but it’s influence is still felt and has inspired filmmakers like Aaron Sorkin and TV personality Stephen Colbert. On the show, we speak to New York Times writer Dave Itzkoff and author of the hit book Mad as Hell: The Making of Network and the Fateful Vision of the Angriest Man in Movies about Network on the continuing allure of the journalism genre. Why are these depictions important in our greater culture? Why do newspaper journalists get so much more respect then their counterparts on TV? And is there any truth to the power-hungry female news producer? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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497.  Golden Globes 2026 Reactions! The Wins & the Surprises. (Guest Ryan McQuade)

497. Golden Globes 2026 Reactions! The Wins & the Surprises. (Guest Ryan McQuade)

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496: Critics Choice Awards Instant Reactions With Christina Birro & Ryan McQuade (AwardsWatch)

496: Critics Choice Awards Instant Reactions With Christina Birro & Ryan McQuade (AwardsWatch)

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495: Counting Down Our 20 Best Movies of 2025 (Guest: Ryan McQuade)

495: Counting Down Our 20 Best Movies of 2025 (Guest: Ryan McQuade)

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494: Our Reactions to the Latest Critics Awards, Critics Choice, Globes Nominations & the Road to the Oscars (w/ Ryan McQuade)

494: Our Reactions to the Latest Critics Awards, Critics Choice, Globes Nominations & the Road to the Oscars (w/ Ryan McQuade)

Awards season is officially in full swing! Prizes and nominations are rolling in from critics groups, the Critics Choice Awards, the Golden Globes, and more. It’s been one announcement after another a...

10 Des 202552min

493: Alexander Skarsgård. Live Interview from the Stockholm International Film Festival

493: Alexander Skarsgård. Live Interview from the Stockholm International Film Festival

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6 Des 202528min

492: The Biggest Pop Culture Moments of 2025! (Guest Ryan McQuade)

492: The Biggest Pop Culture Moments of 2025! (Guest Ryan McQuade)

2025 was a year in pop culture like no other! Celebrities “went to space,” Kendrick blew our minds at the Super Bowl, demons were hunted, SNL turned 50, and kiss cams caused chaos. It was a massive ye...

4 Des 20251h 25min

491: The Top Movie Performances of 2025 (with Guest Erik Anderson of AwardsWatch)

491: The Top Movie Performances of 2025 (with Guest Erik Anderson of AwardsWatch)

As we head into the final weeks of the year, we couldn’t resist diving into the incredible performances that have already defined 2025.It’s been an extraordinary year at the movies, full of bold artis...

26 Nov 20251h 4min

490: A Conversation with Michael Strassner, Writer and Star of ‘The Baltimorons’

490: A Conversation with Michael Strassner, Writer and Star of ‘The Baltimorons’

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24 Nov 202530min

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