Mini-transmission: Money Monster

"Between George Clooney's dance moves and Julia Roberts' Sacagawea code, we're not sure if Money Monster is a financial thriller or a weird rom-com about stock tips."

 

Episode Description

In this mini-episode, Landen and Truman take a lighter look at Money Monster (2016), diving into its quirks, the infamous Sacagawea catchphrase, and why the film’s end-credits rap might be the most baffling cinematic decision since Cats. Plus, they cast a fictional 1990s version of the movie with Kurt Russell, Johnny Depp, and a young Brad Pitt. The verdict? The fake movie might be better.

 

Major Cast and Crew

• Director: Jodie Foster
• Writers: Jamie Linden, Alan DiFiore, Jim Kouf
• Main Cast:
  • George Clooney as Lee Gates
  • Julia Roberts as Patty Fenn
  • Jack O'Connell as Kyle Budwell
  • Dominic West as Walt Camby
  • Caitríona Balfe as Diane Lester
  • Giancarlo Esposito as NYPD Captain Powell

 

Film Synopsis

Financial TV host Lee Gates (George Clooney) and his producer Patty Fenn (Julia Roberts) face a life-or-death situation when disgruntled investor Kyle Budwell (Jack O'Connell) storms their live broadcast with a gun and an explosive vest. Fueled by the mysterious collapse of a "can't-miss" stock, Kyle demands answers while the world watches. As secrets unravel, Lee and Patty work against the clock to uncover a corporate conspiracy and save their own lives.

 

Episode Highlights

• Landen and Truman unravel Julia Roberts' mysterious use of "Sacagawea" as a code word.
• Comparing Money Monster's end-credits rap to their own ill-fated rap projects.
• Imagining Money Monster as a 1990s action thriller—with way more explosions.
• Why the film’s tonal shifts feel like a rollercoaster designed by someone afraid of heights.
• Breaking down why every movie cop is apparently related to Vasquez from Aliens.

 

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