This week Steve, Dana, and Julia discuss the film The Father, starring Anthony Hopkins. Next, the group is joined by Slate television critic Willa Paskin to talk about The Real World Homecoming: New York. Finally, the panel dives into the new secrets revealed by a Philip Roth biography.

In Slate Plus, Steve and Julia chat with Willa about the books, movies, or shows they've changed their minds about.

Podcast production by Cameron Drews. Production assistance by Rachael Allen.

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Endorsements

Dana: Bertrand Tavernier’s My Journey Through French Cinema

Julia: Her recent roadrunner sighting, the Atlantic podcast Floodlines, and I Capture the Castle

Steve: The Simpletons and Call My Agent!

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