Tropic Thunder (2008) with Josh, Alex, Will and Luke from 'This Isn't Life'

Sean is joined by Josh, Alex, Will and Luke from 'This Isn't Life' Podcast to review one of the best comedies of recent memory: Tropic Thunder (2008). 

Discussion Points:

-Sean gets the This Isn't Life guys to introduce themselves.

-The guys and Sean discuss the reason for why this film wouldn't get made now.

-How Hollywood lost the ability to laugh at itself.

-Sean details how context is key. 

-A '50 Shades of Grey' Would You Rather? Question.

-Whether you could pitch a film like this now.

-Josh, Alex, Will and Luke recommend Eyes Wide Shut (1999).

-Sean and the guys discuss the Moon Landings and if it's real or not, and barely avoid a discussion about lizard people.

Raised Questions:

-Is this Robert Downey Jr.'s best film?

-What's Loyd Grossman got to do with this film?

-What happened between 2008 and now to change people's sensibilities?

-How badly does Christian Grey act towards his girlfriend?

-Is this film one of the funniest films ever made?

-What's your favourite bit of the film?

-When did you last see a side-splitting comedy in the cinemas?

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