ABOUT THIS EPISODE
In this special 9+ hour twelfth episode, Robert is joined by fimmakers Matthew Rocca (Bullets, Fangs and Dinner at 8) and Brian Patrick Butler (Friend of the World & Hemet, or the Landlady Don't Drink Tea) for a discussion on the absence paradox, a concept that explores the tension between the existence and non-existence of objects. They delve into the philosophical implications of this paradox and its relevance to our understanding of reality. And after the discussion, they share their lists of the 20 best movies of the 21st century.
You can find Matthew's IMDB HERE and Brian's IMDB HERE.
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English
United States
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