In the first .5 episode of 2016 we review the Coen brothers new comedy, "Hail, Caesar!" as well as address an online discussion stemming from a demand for more diversity in Hollywood and it's impact on a film like Hail, Caesar!.

Episode Notes:

00:19 - Segment I: Blue Collar Movie Making

01:29 - Most Recognizable and Most Populist

03:32 - Grow on You

05:24 - Segment II: "Hail, Caesar!" Review

07:05 - The Fixer and the Future

10:03 - Kidnap Scenario

15:15 - Matching a Photochemical Era

17:20 - "No Dames"

19:21 - Hobie Doyle

21:29 - Segment III: Diversity in Hollywood

23:22 - Dictating Art

26:26 - More Diverse Filmmakers

28:10 - Economic Demand

33:20 - Distinctly American Films

36:27 - Why Now?

40:40 - Final Notes and Outros