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Her (2013)

Directed by Spike Jonze•2h 6m•Published Feb 27, 2024•Episode length 3h 36m
Episode 215 - Her
RomanceScience FictionDrama

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Joaquin Phoenix
Joaquin Phoenix
Theodore
Scarlett Johansson
Scarlett Johansson
Samantha (voice)
Lynn Adrianna
Lynn Adrianna
Letter Writer #1
Lisa Renee Pitts
Lisa Renee Pitts
Letter Writer #2
Gabe Gomez
Gabe Gomez
Letter Writer #3
Chris Pratt
Chris Pratt
Paul
Artt Butler
Artt Butler
Text Voice (voice)
May Lindstrom
May Lindstrom
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Rooney Mara
Rooney Mara
Catherine
Bill Hader
Bill Hader
Chat Room Friend #2 (voice)

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Spike Jonze
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Overview

In the not so distant future, Theodore, a lonely writer, purchases a newly developed operating system designed to meet the user's every need. To Theodore's surprise, a romantic relationship develops between him and his operating system. This unconventional love story blends science fiction and romance in a sweet tale that explores the nature of love and the ways that technology isolates and connects us all.

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(Deep Dive begins at 33:55) The past is a story that we tell ourselves, or so I was told by my Operating System. Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew: Ian, Megan, and Georgia (Liam and Ethan are on dates with their phones at the beach) as we tackle the Spike Jonze Sci-Fi film about loving your technology a…

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(Deep Dive begins at 33:55)

The past is a story that we tell ourselves, or so I was told by my Operating System.  Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew: Ian, Megan, and Georgia (Liam and Ethan are on dates with their phones at the beach) as we tackle the Spike Jonze Sci-Fi film about loving your technology and your technology loving you right back, Her.  We're questioning the very nature of existence in our 215th episode as we discuss: 

  • Joaquin Phoenix and why some viewers struggle with watching his films
  • Where Spike Jonze was inspired when coming up with the film's colour pallette
  • Georgia and Megan teach Ian some young hip slang
  • We talk about the ripple effects this film has for the actors lives involved
  • Ian wants to talk about modern-day narcissism 
  • We discuss whether it's better to have a plot driven film or a character driven film
  • Ian calls out someone for copyright infringement
  • Skynet puts a couple of the BFE in their place
  • Whether or not Her is the Best Film Ever

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