{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/655bba4578d7ac0011fb4649/69372318b07bd5eaa371fb3c?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"637: Netflix Power Grab and Tarantino Commentary Controversy","description":"<p>In this episode, we recap this week in pop culture news. Join us as unpack Quentin Tarantino’s podcast appearance and the fallout from his extra-spicy commentary and dig into Netflix’s bold attempt to buy Warner Bros. Plus, we weigh in on the new Mother Mary trailer and ask the only question that really matters: is dark-and-twisty Anne Hathaway actually peak Anne Hathaway?</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Relevant links:&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>Our full show notes are at <a href=\"https://knoxandjamie.com/637\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">knoxandjamie.com/637</a></li><li>Do you need a last-minute gift? Give the gift that keeps on giving with a subscription to the Popcast Patreon at<a href=\"http://knoxandjamie.com/giveagift\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> knoxandjamie.com/giveagift</a>&nbsp;</li><li><a href=\"https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000233/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Quentin Tarantino</a> Keeps it (too) Real? //<a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quentin_Tarantino#Controversies\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Controversies</a> &amp;<a href=\"https://www.patreon.com/breteastonellispodcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Bret Easton Ellis Podcast</a> |<a href=\"https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/il-y-aura-du-sang\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> There Will Be Blood</a> |<a href=\"https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0200452/?ref_=fn_t_1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Paul Dano</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.cnn.com/2025/12/05/media/netflix-deal-warner-bros\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Netflix Buys WB</a> // <a href=\"https://www.wsj.com/business/media/paramount-skydance-warner-bros-hostile-takeover-bid-f03c6f3f?gaa_at=eafs&amp;gaa_n=AWEtsqefnyY8dIAfFXgqTjgeStayr1kZ-m-SHxuTn3EA1Gu5Bc-zhNqgX1pxrmq-3f8%3D&amp;gaa_ts=6938e010&amp;gaa_sig=owUMVajLe_m7iU2-wlmcaByoQOmK2CbpBLHUy9QHRC0QKt2I-HafMjUL7UGTNLkx1GzmU_p6ICjndGtjDi9z5A%3D%3D\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;Paramount’s Hostile Offer</a> |<a href=\"https://www.wga.org/news-events/news/press/2025/wga-statement-on-the-acquisition-of-warner-bros-discovery-by-netflix\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> WGA’s Statement</a> |<a href=\"https://variety.com/2025/film/news/anonymous-filmmakers-netflix-wbd-open-letter-congress-1236600659/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Anonymous A-Listers’ Email to Congress</a> |<a href=\"https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2025-12-05/netflix-warner-bros-deal-assets-properties-movies-shows\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> WB IP list</a></li><li><a href=\"https://youtu.be/ATGaqU6Srcc?si=HpBFuoRX_zBNPLvt\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Mother Mary Trailer</a> (see also:<a href=\"https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/rachel-getting-married\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Rachel Gets Married</a>) |<a href=\"https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3948190/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Michaela Coel IMDb</a> |<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/fkatwigs/?hl=en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> FKA twigs</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Asides:<a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/06/magazine/kristen-stewart-interview.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Kristen Stewart NYT interview</a> |<a href=\"https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/inside-paramount-bid-warner-bros-discovery-david-ellison-1236445012/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> David Ellison</a> (see also:<a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larry_Ellison\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Larry Ellison</a>) | <a href=\"https://www.forbes.com/sites/douggollan/2023/01/10/abigail-disneys-call-to-ban-private-jets-is-out-of-touch/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Abigail Disney’s private plane problem</a> |<a href=\"https://www.netflix.com/title/81288983?source=35&amp;fromWatch=true\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> The Diplomat</a> |<a href=\"https://www.hbomax.com/shows/young-pope/a17c3a15-04c7-4562-a565-9f29b76c1a1c?utm_source=universal_search\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> The Young Pope</a></li><li>Fact check:<a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L%C4%81na%CA%BBi\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Larry Ellison owns Lanai?!</a> |<a href=\"https://www.investing.com/news/analyst-ratings/deutsche-bank-reiterates-buy-rating-on-oracle-stock-citing-ai-opportunity-93CH-4384248\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Deutsche Bank promoting Oracle stock?</a>!)</li><li>Red Lights Mentions:<a href=\"https://pagesix.com/2025/12/05/celebrity-news/the-truth-behind-jay-z-and-solange-knowles-infamous-elevator-fight/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Page Six breaking old news</a> |<a href=\"https://youtu.be/vtBVBEn667w?si=xEU4AzqWUvkk-e7S\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Mckenna Grace</a> (see also:<a href=\"https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/five-nights-at-freddys-2\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> “Freddy Fridays”</a>,<a href=\"https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/troop-zero\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Troop Zero</a>,<a href=\"https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/the-hunger-games-sunrise-on-the-reaping\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Sunrise on the Reaping</a>) |<a href=\"https://people.com/cynthia-erivo-s-publisher-says-memoir-inadvertently-left-out-ariana-grande-credit-after-fans-spot-verbatim-interview-quotes-11861774\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Cynthia Erivo’s memoir controversy</a> |<a href=\"https://amzn.to/4pXijoK\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> The Book</a> |<a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTrxE8mjD/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Boomer Entitlement</a> |<a href=\"https://museumofthedog.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> The Dog Museum NYC</a> |<a href=\"https://collegefootballplayoff.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> College Football Playoffs </a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Green Lights:</strong></p><ul><li>Jamie: movie - <a href=\"https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/sentimental-value\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Sentimental Value</a> | documentary - <a href=\"https://www.kanopy.com/en/product/15726781\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore</a></li><li>Knox: play - <a href=\"https://broadway.strangerthingsonstage.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Stranger Things: The First Shadow</a> | book - <a href=\"https://amzn.to/3MtILbh\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Hounding by Xenobe Purvis</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Bonus segment:&nbsp;</strong></p><p><a href=\"http://www.patreon.com/popcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Join us on Patreon</a> to listen ad-free and get exclusive weekly and monthly content including TMYKs, Pilot Programs and Cinema Sidepieces.</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"http://knoxandjamie.com/sponsors\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Episode sponsors</strong></a><strong>:&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li><a href=\"http://quince.com/pop\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Quince</a> | <a href=\"http://chewy.com/ChewyClaus\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" 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