MCS1, Caleb, and Merlin review the much-anticipated Borderlands movie, discussing its origins, the challenges faced during pre-production, casting controversies, and the overall disappointment of the film. They reflect on their fond memories of playing the Borderlands video games and how the movie fails to capture the essence of the original material. The conversation also includes audience reactions and humorous comments from viewers who watched the film online. In this conversation, the hosts dissect the film adaptation of Borderlands, highlighting the disappointment of talented actors being cast in poorly executed roles. They discuss the struggles of scriptwriting, character development, and the absurdity of plot points that detract from the overall experience. The conversation also touches on casting choices, the role of humor in action films, and the film's climax and resolution, ultimately reflecting on the movie's quality and its failure to resonate with audiences.
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MCS1, Caleb, and Merlin review the much-anticipated Borderlands movie, discussing its origins, the challenges faced during pre-production, casting controversies, and the overall disappointment of the film. They reflect on their fond memories of playing the Borderlands video games and how the movie fails to capture the essence of the original material. The conversation also includes audience reactions and humorous comments from viewers who watched the film online. In this conversation, the hosts dissect the film adaptation of Borderlands, highlighting the disappointment of talented actors being cast in poorly executed roles. They discuss the struggles of scriptwriting, character development, and the absurdity of plot points that detract from the overall experience. The conversation also touches on casting choices, the role of humor in action films, and the film's climax and resolution, ultimately reflecting on the movie's quality and its failure to resonate with audiences.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage
02:58 The Transition to the Disinformation Age
09:11 Encountering Disinformation in Real Life
12:25 The Fear of the Military Draft and Conspiracy Theories
15:18 The PizzaGate Conspiracy Theory
20:17 The Obsession with Home Equity and Disinformation
27:47 The Loose Cannon Coworker
34:01 Let's Get Political
38:31 Exploring Libertarian Stereotypes
42:54 The Propaganda Act of 2012
45:22 Bear Theory: Libertarian Utopias and Wildlife
53:03 Political Beliefs: Nuances and Contradictions
54:16 The Rise of Disinformation and the Role of AI
56:30 Navigating Politics and Socialism Through Humor
01:04:45 Disinformation in Politics
01:06:59 The Dangers of AI-Generated Content
01:09:19 The Importance of Critical Thinking in the Age of Disinformation
The MCS1 Show
MCS1, Caleb, and Merlin review the much-anticipated Borderlands movie, discussing its origins, the challenges faced during pre-production, casting controversies, and the overall disappointment of the film. They reflect on their fond memories of playing the Borderlands video games and how the movie fails to capture the essence of the original material. The conversation also includes audience reactions and humorous comments from viewers who watched the film online. In this conversation, the hosts dissect the film adaptation of Borderlands, highlighting the disappointment of talented actors being cast in poorly executed roles. They discuss the struggles of scriptwriting, character development, and the absurdity of plot points that detract from the overall experience. The conversation also touches on casting choices, the role of humor in action films, and the film's climax and resolution, ultimately reflecting on the movie's quality and its failure to resonate with audiences.
