The Informant!

Show Notes

Based on a true story about a whistleblower whose relationship with the truth is, let’s say, complicated, Soderbergh’s “The Informant!” (2009) is both one of Matt Damon’s greatest performances AND manages to find the humor in lysine price-fixing.


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Credits

Keir Graff & Michael Moreci, hosts

Kevin Lau, producer

Gompson, theme music

Cosmo Graff, graphic design


Show Transcript

Time stamps:

• 2:19 – Keir’s one-sentence summary
• 4:27 – The tone of “The Informant!”
• 12:47 – “The Miracle of Morgan’s Creek” and escalating lies
• 21:29 – Keir & Mike’s reactions
• 25:58 – The cast: cut-ups and comedians
• 31:14 – Crew & collaborators
• 36:07 – “Evolution requires effort”
• 37:29 – We’re f@#ing Matt Damon
• 43:46 – Outsiders & underdogs
• 52:14 – Critical reception
• 54:25 – Audience reception & box office

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