Breakfasters

Thomas Caldwell gives his review of Dan Gilroy's new crime thriller "Nightcrawler" and the Breakfasters discuss the ensuing debate on the merit of actor Bill Paxton. Writer and broadcaster Helen Razer drops by to chat about her new book "A Short History of Stupid" which discusses the deteriorating quality of public debate. Festival Director of the "Other Film Festival" Rick Randall joins the Breakfasters ahead of the 6th edition of the festival. 

This week on the podcast the Breakfasters discuss childhood phrases that adults still use. Author and 3RRR broadcaster Christos Tsolkias drops by the studio to discuss his new collection of short stories "Merciless Gods". On "Weird Science" Dr. Jen discusses the science of Jet Lag, and talks through some remedies for it. Angus Sampson and Hugo Weaving drop by to chat ahead of the release of their new film "The Mule", which is being released online via digital download.