{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67ed0ec602e789100ffd8cdb/67efe5ad506c6c628cd52f19?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Lost Magic of Movies, “Focus” and the Art of the Con","description":"<p>This week, I revisited <strong><em>Focus</em></strong>—yes, that Will Smith &amp; Margot Robbie movie—and it hit me: <strong>movies used to feel <em>magical</em></strong>. So why don’t they anymore? </p><p>In this episode, I dive into my lifelong love of cinema, why con artist stories still thrill me, and how modern audiences might be overthinking the fun out of films. Plus, a surprise realization involving <em>Focus</em> and Formula 1… Coincidence? Maybe not.</p><p><strong>Whether you're a movie lover or just tired of plot-hole culture, this one's for you.</strong> </p><p>Let’s reclaim the magic. 🎬✨</p>","author_name":"Ashley Kikunda"}