It’s officially Oscars season and we’re kicking it off with two movies from Netflix with directors who write robotic, clever characters.

Mentioned in this episode

Orson Welles sees champagne:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nvxwf1jxdaM

Vox explain the backstory to Mank:  https://www.vox.com/culture/21618200/mank-citizen-kane-netflix-kael-auteur-welles-hearst