"Al Pacino gets meta in Simone, a movie about creating the perfect virtual star, proving Hollywood really can build a woman better, faster, and more agoraphobic."

Episode Description

In this episode of Movie Memory Machine, Landen and Truman delve into Andrew Niccol's Simone (2002), a satirical take on Hollywood, technology, and our obsession with image. From Al Pacino’s megalomaniacal director to the eerily prescient questions about AI actors, they debate whether Simone is a misunderstood gem or just another movie best left in 2002.

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Film Synopsis

After temperamental actress Nicola Anders (Winona Ryder) walks off his latest project, struggling director Viktor Taransky (Al Pacino) uses cutting-edge technology to create Simone, a fully virtual actress. Simone becomes a sensation, skyrocketing Viktor to fame, but he soon struggles to keep her true identity secret as Hollywood and the world obsess over his digital star.

Episode Highlights

What’s your take on Simone? Misunderstood satire or clunky Hollywood oddity? Let us know in the comments or on social media! And if you’re enjoying the show, leave a review—your feedback could make its way into future episodes!

🎵 Theme Song by Porky's Groove Machine: https://porkysgroovemachine.com/

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