Episode 70 · Feb 18, 2026

Reacting to Filmmaker Pet Peeves w/ Michael Ritter

Talent rep tantrums, the overused "elevated" genre label, and a famous commercial.

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Runtime: 00:38:03
Released: Feb 18, 2026
Guest: Michael Ritter
Path: Reactions & Hot Takes

Show notes

We're talking talent rep tantrums, slapping "elevated" before genres, and the infamous "mayonnaise commercial."

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