Critic Jason Zinoman joins Amy this week to discuss Albert Brooks' 1979 directorial debut, "Real Life." Jason gives a brief history of the film's comedic context before they dive into what "Real Life" predicted about reality TV, how it reflects Albert Brooks' place in Hollywood, and what it got right about social satire. Does "Real Life" belong in The Canon? Head to the Earwolf forums to cast your vote!
This episode is brought to you by Paramount Pictures' "Mother!," Casper Mattresses (www.casper.com/canon code: canon), and The Harold Ramis Film School.
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