2 years ago
The Old Man, Loot, and gentle minions
Life is never as settled as you think it is, plus something about Gru
We discuss The Old Man and Loot, two shows about people who have to believe that what they’re doing is righteous.
01:54 The Old Man, streaming on FX on Hulu, is an expertly directed show for all the spy thriller fans out there.
22:27 Loot, streaming on Apple TV+, tries to have its cake and eat it too in its portrayal of a clueless-but-nice billionaire.
36:08 Plus, culture notes about how Minions: The Rise of Gru became one giant Gen Z inside joke.
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Music: REEKAH
Artwork and design: Sara Macias and Andrew Liu