Empathy Machines

Eric Abraham, Scott Anderson•podcasters.spotify.com

Your hosts Scott Anderson and Eric Abraham take turns in choosing four movies from a particular director and sit down for a discussion on the themes, choices and narrative for each chosen work. We encourage you to listen along regardless if you've seen the movie or not, but be warned, each episode contains spoilers from the start.

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Episodes

The Last Seduction

A devious sexpot steals her husband's drug money and hides out in a small town where she meets the perfect dupe for her next scheme. John Dahl. 1994.

Apr 16, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 1

There Will Be Blood

A story of family, religion, hatred, oil and madness, focusing on a turn-of-the-century prospector in the early days of the business. Paul Thomas Anderson. 2007.

Apr 16, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Magnolia

An epic mosaic of interrelated characters in search of love, forgiveness and meaning in the San Fernando Valley. Paul Thomas Anderson. 1999.

Apr 16, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Boogie Nights

Back when sex was safe, pleasure was a business and business was booming, an idealistic porn producer aspires to elevate his craft to an art when he discovers a hot young talent. Paul Thomas Anderson. 1997.

Apr 16, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Hard Eight

Professional gambler Sydney teaches John the tricks of the trade. John does well until he falls for cocktail waitress Clementine. Paul Thomas Anderson. 1996.

Apr 15, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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