In this episode of Cinema IRL, Amber and Scott untangle the chaotic, puzzle-like narrative of Disclosure Day, a film that leaves them questioning everything from government cover-ups to the ethics of alien experimentation. They dive into the surreal experience of the protagonist, Margaret, whose sudden ability to speak foreign languages and tap into the intimate lives of strangers turns her world—and the broadcast booth—upside down. The duo shares a spirited debate over whether this cinematic journey is a profound piece of art or just a confusing, over-extended blockbuster that leaves the audience hanging on a cryptic final word.

Some What Would You Dos from the episode:

• If you worked for a massive corporation and discovered proof of alien life, would you have a moral obligation to leak the truth to the public?
• If you suddenly developed inexplicable powers that compelled you to travel and act in ways your loved ones couldn't comprehend, how would you handle the strain on your relationships?
• If you were in Noah's shoes—a man who has built his entire life around maintaining a massive secret—what would you do when that secret is about to be broadcast to the entire world?
• If you were a member of the general public and saw live, documented evidence of extraterrestrial contact breaking over the news, would you immediately believe it or demand more vetting?

Amber and Scott finish the episode by fixating on the absurdity of the movie's final act, specifically the introduction of a mysterious, Wilt Chamberlain-sized alien in a wheelchair. It is hard to take the fate of the universe seriously when the extraterrestrial life forms range from pocket-sized creatures to a giant that makes the entire climax feel like a surreal, cosmic comedy.