Truth vs Hollywood Podcast
1) 1: Introducing Truth vs Hollywood
David Chen and Joanna Robinson are the hosts of brand new show Truth vs Hollywood. Launching June 12th, Truth vs Hollywood will take a critical look at the real story behind popular films that are Bas...Show More
2) 12: American Gangster, Part 2
In the conclusion of American Gangster, Frank and Richie finally meet and join forces. Joanna and Dave talk about the fun of gangster moviesâ obtuse language, Ruby Dee being awesome, and the FBI tryin...Show More
3) 11: American Gangster, Part 1
Dave and Joanna talk about this fast-paced but very long film with so many cameos but maybe too many characters. Denzel gives a stellar performance as real-life gangster Frank Louis, but how much is r...Show More
4) 10: Munich, Part 2
In the second part of the Munich discussion, Dave and Joanna talk about the strange arc this story takes and the theme of going home after changing. Plus weâll hear what really happened in the assassi...Show More
5) Introducing: Even the Rich
Wonderyâs Even the Rich gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the stories of some of the greatest family dynasties in history. This season, three siblings â Gianni, Donatella, and Santo Versace â buil...Show More
6) 9: Munich, Part 1
Dave and Joanna talk about Steven Spielbergâs acclaimed and controversial film Munich, starring none other than Eric Bana for some reason. How many people does it really take to do a years-long intell...Show More
7) 8: Argo, Part 2
Itâs part 2 of the Argo discussion. Dave and Joanna discuss Ben Affleckâs performance, plot points that lead to nowhere, and the importance of pocket litter; and weâll hear from some of the six diplom...Show More
8) 7: Argo, Part 1
Joanna and Dave talk about Ben Affleckâs somewhat goofy take on a heavy and complicated political situation that led to almost 90 people being held hostage for over a year. Theyâll talk about the heav...Show More
9) 6: Zodiac, Part 2
As the characters in Zodiac follow one specific lead, Joanna and Dave tell us about many of the other leads in this case, famous houseboats, more lack of female characters, more cipher trouble, and of...Show More
10) 5: Zodiac, Part 1
Dave and Joanna discuss the much-loved but Oscar-snubbed film Zodiac, based on the book by Robert Graysmith/Jake Gyllenhaal. What characters actually never met in real life? What clues to the Zodiac d...Show More