In “The Truman Show,” Jim Carey’s character is the unwitting star of a global reality television show–until he decides to escape. Director Henrique Cuoto joins to talk about the iconic film, and the evils of false reality. Henrique’s dog: <a href= "http://www.helpchicano.com">www.helpchicano.com</a> Support the show! Mightyheaton.com/alienating Interstellar Vagabonding Clips, with Nick Sperdute: <a href="http://www.mightyheaton.com/vagabonding">www.mightyheaton.com/vagabonding</a>

Andrew Heaton

Andrew Heaton and an army of nerds plunge deep, deep into films, books, and TV shows to ask: what's science fiction really about? What is The Twilight Zone really exploring? What are the underlying themes of Star Trek? What is the worldview of Star Wars? Also sometimes Heaton performs comedy on other planets.

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Alienating the Audience

In “The Truman Show,” Jim Carey’s character is the unwitting star of a global reality television show–until he decides to escape. Director Henrique Cuoto joins to talk about the iconic film, and the evils of false reality. Henrique’s dog: ...

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