Hour 2: Trunk Surfing at the Drive-In | 10-06-25

Lionel explores the power of film and cinema, asking listeners to share the movies that didn’t just entertain, but made a real impact or changed the way they think. Delving into the importance of presentation—from listening to music loud to the communal experience of watching a film in a classic art house theater—Lionel laments the current era of “dopamine schllock” on personal screens. Callers discuss formative political thrillers like The Manchurian Candidate, the emotional weight of films like Sleepers and It’s a Wonderful Life, and the sheer terror of The Exorcist. Also featured are sharp takes on conspiracy culture, including the Enigma Project and the real focus of the Epstein case (the financial aspect, not just “sex trafficking”). Tune in to find out if the days of truly poignant cinema are over. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices