Breaking out of a cycle/prison of repetition/malaise is a relatable notion that links most of our media selections this week. 

Dan reaches Boss Level with Frank Grillo, and falls for Deceit on Channel 4. 

James relates to Mr. Corman and visits The White Lotus, starring Alexandra Daddario, Sydney Sweeney, and other actors that he didn't look up online so he doesn't know their names. 

Free Guy is an agreeable, safe, family-friendly summer film. But from technical accuracy to real-world comparisons, we still find a lot to discuss. After all, that's what we’re programmed to do.