Thank you to everyone who is discovering our Galaxy Quest doc, Never Surrender! Your kind words truly mean the world, especially right now! The two of us thought we may go nuts sometimes, but it was a privilege & joy to make w/ @MaxDionne (& many more). youtube.com/watch?v=jBZk6NvH…

I wrote about AI and Hollywood for Vanity Fair: a tangled, fascinating mess of law, creativity, and what it means to be human.

What if we could tell the story of how America got to where it is today through the lens of Superman and the US’s oldest hate group’s contrasting (invented) versions of “The American Way”? Well, that’s exactly what we aimed to do with our 5 ep, serialized docu-podcast. On spotify (but avail everywhere): open.spotify.com/show/4gdmaS… Pls listen in order :). Huzzah! I’ve worked on this for a while in the background, and after a couple of delays, I’m excited to share it now. Thank you so much to my co-host Marc Bernardin and everyone who worked on this! I hope you’ll have a listen, let me/us know what you think, and hey, leave a great rating and review if so inclined. PS - Sound up for the trailer! PPS - I am rarely here anymore: how ya doin'?

Jane Eugene, a beloved R&B artist, needs our help now more than ever. She’s facing deportation and her health is at risk. Please donate and share to support her fight for justice. gofund.me/106672e9

We voted! Here's how and why... We are 1000% aligned in our values. The truth is, there are serious problems and tragic failings in our country and globally. We want to see real change and, in whatever way we can, are committed to doing the work we can to create that result. I have concerns about our system of government, and how it is currently functioning. I understand anyone who has similar thoughts and deep feelings about any number of issues. The plain reality is, there will be no way for us to work towards the changes we'd like to see -- or for anyone to do that -- if we are in a system where dissent is suppressed, under a President who threatens to use the military against protesters. (This is just a reality. He's been open about it, as has his running mate.) One where overly wealthy corporate leaders and Oligarchs suppress editorial voices in opposition of said former President before he's even in office, because they know they will face retribution from him -- and not from the other candidate. One where groups of people who are equally extreme and disconnected from day-to-day reality, and (in some cases) far, far more strategic than he, act as the actual driving force to bring us toward (what is at its base) a theocratic system that is a fundamental betrayal of the vision of America. One which in practice (in terms of the laws they enact), is deeply out of step with what the majority of everyday Americans want and need. That is to say nothing of putting erratic and inexperienced people in charge of "purging" a bureaucracy, leaving real expertise at the wayside. Pragmatically, this is not a path for America that works for us in any real way. I could go on about just how unthinking some of the ideas are. Just one example: EM (who would be in charge of the bureaucracy) openly supported the idea that their plan means our economy will "necessarily" crumble for a few years and everyday people will be forced to struggle at poverty-level incomes in order for it to "be reformed." (In his image, I guess?) Well that's easy to say from a lofty philosophical throne as a person who's never endured the pain, fear, and deep loneliness of real financial strain. I have, and I don't want that vision for myself or anyone I care about. My concern about the choice we have is real and stark. (I made a 5-episode docuseries about it... Maybe you've heard me mention ;)). I've been phone banking for, donating to (as much as I can at the moment), and have voted for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz. I respect everyone's right to their choices, and I genuinely believe that if we want to have an America to fight for, this is the absolute right one. People used to say "America love it or leave it." There's a third choice: "Fix it." We can only do that if we are empowered to do so.

Roth worked super (heh) hard to make this happen for years! Check out the article and check out the podcast!

Great piece via @THR about our serialized docu-podcast that dives deep into the world of Superman, the media, and what it all means for America today. I co-host with the incredible @marcbernardin. Have a look. And listen wherever you get podcasts.

Amazing piece and Q&A on @IGN from one of the all time best humans, @ScottCollura about the podcast @marcbernardin and I hosted. ign.com/articles/remember-th… Podcast avail everywhere you listen to podcasts now!

Great piece from @TheSpencerPerry at ComicBook: "Superman vs. the KKK Podcast Details History of Iconic Radio Storyline With a Twist" comicbook.com/dc//news/super… via @ComicBook

This kind of thing is EXACTLY what we're talking about in our Supermn podcast. May seem odd, but it's true. Words media amplification (especially from power) create identify, which creates action. Those actions can turn violent if that formula is rooted in fear hate. Listen: open.spotify.com/show/4gdmaS… everywhere you get podcasts We hope people will listen, reflect and talk. Especially now. Article: npr.org/2024/09/12/nx-s1-511… #Superman #podcast #Movies ##comics #MediaCoverage #politics #PoliticsToday

Throwback to when @marcbernardin and I were recording our Superman podcast -- which is (finally!) available to listen to. It's a limited series, 5-episode, multi-voiced, docu-podcast that is about Superman, the creation and rise of comics, America itself, the (entirely invented!) idea of "The American Way," and, essentially, how the media controls our minds. It's an engaging binge. Have a listen and I'd love to know what ya think! And hey, it would be amazing if you shared, rated, and all the good things. We believe it has a lot of legitimate meaning, especially right now. Spotify here and available wherever you get podcasts: open.spotify.com/show/4gdmaS… #podcast #Superman #DC #DC_Comics #comics #movies #podcastlife

My friend Adi in Maui says this is a good resource to support if you're able/if you can offer help: Maui Disaster Response and Recovery Support: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…

I haven't done it in awhile, but I needed to yell about movies (and technology) a bit... Okay, a lot 😆. "What Oppenheimer Blew in the Age of A.I., and Barbie Got Right" linkedin.com/pulse/what-oppe…

Weird time for box office prognosticating, but I enjoyed Avatar: The Way of Water...Couple thoughts, and I am very curious to see what it does. (Also haven't been here in forever. What's new? M'kay.)

It's legitimately infuriating that every time I (or most of us) enroll in insurance we have to balance how much any individual plan will strain the monthly budget vs the potentially financially ruinous occurrence of hospitalization/real illness if we choose wrong.

It's weird to think about how many movies from the '80s had the baseline premise: "What if we just MADE a woman?"

Really enjoyed the Lightyear premiere! Great to see old friends, and had a blast on the ferris wheel and bouncy slide. Sox really is the standout! Thoughts on the film below.