Michael Clayton

Why Theory by Why Theory

Jun 7, 202601:14:53TV & Film

On this episode, Ryan and Todd cover writer-director Tony Gilroy's 2007 political thriller masterpiece, Michael Clayton . The hosts weave in Sartre's notion of committing oneself to a project from the previous episode an...

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