MBMBaM 732: Museum of Grandma Promises
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The McElroy brothers, Justin, Travis, and Griffin, host their advice show, "My Brother, My Brother, and Me," discussing the upcoming release of Francis Ford Coppola's new film, "Megalopolis." They delve into the film's unique audience participation scene, where a giant Adam Driver character interacts with a live audience member, and the challenges of finding theaters willing to host the film due to this unconventional element. The brothers also discuss their experiences with advertising, exploring the concept of meta-comedy and its potential to engage audiences. They promote MaxFun membership, highlighting the benefits of supporting the shows they love and gaining access to exclusive bonus content. The brothers then tackle a listener's dilemma about retracting an offer to gift a painting to a friend. They offer humorous solutions, including the concept of "joint custody" of the painting and using a "on loan from the artist gallery" plaque to reclaim it. They also explore the idea of museums keeping a large portion of their collections hidden from public view, leading to a humorous discussion about the value of "dumb shit" and the potential for creating new museums. A listener seeks advice on how to scare off prospective renters from their dilapidated apartment without tipping off the landlord. The brothers offer humorous suggestions, including creating a haunted atmosphere and highlighting the apartment's flaws in a positive light. They then discuss the changing perception of ghosts in media, arguing that the trend towards "bad boy ghosts" is problematic and explores the implications of this shift on the portrayal of ghostbusters. Finally, the brothers discuss Rocket Money, a financial service that helps users identify and cancel unwanted subscriptions, highlighting its benefits and encouraging listeners to try it out.
Outlines
Megalopolis: A Movie with Audience Participation
The brothers discuss Francis Ford Coppola's new film "Megalopolis," including its 40-year development, Coppola's personal investment, and the controversial scene requiring audience participation. They discuss the challenges of finding theaters willing to host the film due to the unique scene.
Art and Ownership: A Dilemma
The brothers discuss a listener's dilemma about retracting an offer to gift a painting to a friend after realizing they've grown attached to it. They discuss the complexities of art ownership and offer humorous solutions, including the concept of "joint custody" of the painting.
The Rise of Bad Boy Ghosts
The brothers discuss the changing perception of ghosts in media, arguing that the trend towards "bad boy ghosts" is problematic. They explore the implications of this shift and its impact on the portrayal of ghostbusters.
Keywords
Megalopolis
A 2023 American science fiction drama film directed by Francis Ford Coppola. It features a unique audience participation scene, where a giant Adam Driver character interacts with a live audience member.
Audience Participation
A technique used in film and theater where the audience is actively involved in the performance. In "Megalopolis," it involves a scene where a character interacts directly with a live audience member.
Meta-Comedy
A type of humor that is self-aware and often breaks the fourth wall. In advertising, it involves using humor to comment on the advertising process itself, creating a more engaging and memorable experience for the audience.
Rocket Money
A financial service that helps users identify and cancel unwanted subscriptions, manage their finances, and save money. It offers features like subscription tracking, bill negotiation, and budgeting tools.
Joint Custody
A legal arrangement where two parties share custody of a child or, in this case, a painting. It allows both parties to have access to and enjoy the artwork while maintaining ownership rights.
On Loan from the Artist Gallery
A creative solution for reclaiming artwork that has been loaned to someone else. By using a plaque that states the artwork is "on loan," it elevates the perceived value and makes it more difficult for the borrower to refuse returning it.
Bad Boy Ghosts
A recent trend in media where ghosts are portrayed as mischievous, rebellious, or even dangerous characters. This shift in perception challenges the traditional portrayal of ghosts as benevolent or harmless spirits.
Q&A
What is the unique audience participation scene in "Megalopolis"?
In "Megalopolis," there's a scene where a giant Adam Driver character talks to someone physically standing in front of the screen, requiring audience participation.
Why are some theaters refusing to show "Megalopolis"?
Some theater chains are hesitant to host the film due to the audience participation scene, as they prefer films with all acting completed before release.
How can listeners support "My Brother, My Brother, and Me" and other MaxFun shows?
By becoming a MaxFun member for $5 a month or more, listeners gain access to exclusive bonus content, including live shows and unreleased episodes, for all MaxFun shows.
What advice do the brothers give to a listener who wants to retract an offer to gift a painting to a friend?
The brothers suggest humorous solutions like offering "joint custody" of the painting or using a "on loan from the artist gallery" plaque to reclaim it.
How can listeners save money on unwanted subscriptions?
Rocket Money helps users identify and cancel unwanted subscriptions, manage their finances, and save money.
Show Notes
Look, everyone is thinking it but we're finally gonna be the ones say it: saran wrap sucks. In this episode we bravely take on this and other topics, such as pulling a reverse Indiana Jones, supporting the frontline Ghostbusters, and the sanctity of collectible donut inflatables.
Suggested Talking Points: Crossboner, Ebert Beast Mode, Claude Money, On Loan from the Artists Gallery, Thank you Teresa for Watching Ghosts, Too Much Show Not Enough Business, Spyuukie Season
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