John Wick

Robert Rodriguez: Sin City, Desperado, El Mariachi, Alita, and Filmmaking | Lex Fridman Podcast #465

Lex Fridman

An action film franchise mentioned as an example of a successful series that started with a relatively low budget and grew with audience demand.

Morgan Fallon — 10 Years on the Road with Anthony Bourdain, High Standards, and More

Tim Ferriss

A film series that Anthony Bourdain frequently discussed during interviews, sometimes at inappropriate moments, leading Fallon to intentionally avoid watching the movies.

ADHD & Time Blindness

Russell Barkley, PhD - Dedicated to ADHD Science+

Mentioned humorously as a point of reference for intense behavior.

Matt Walker: Sleep | Lex Fridman Podcast #210

Lex Fridman

A movie that Joe Rogan argued was better than 'Scent of a Woman'.

Gun Violence in America: A Conversation with Graeme Wood (Episode #283)

Sam Harris

A fictional character representing highly trained gun users, contrasted with the average concealed carry permit holder.

Joe Rogan: Fear, Love, Chaos, and the Joe Rogan Experience | Lex Fridman Podcast #127

Lex Fridman

A specific scene (the bathhouse fight) from this movie was reportedly watched repeatedly by Rogan during an intense training session.

The Limits of Pleasure: A Conversation with Paul Bloom

Sam Harris

A movie franchise used as an example of how narrative structure, including bad events, can create satisfaction.

The Random Show — Sobriety, Fasting, Home Defense, Vibe Coding, Roblox, and More

Tim Ferriss

Strength Training, Shredding Body Fat, and Increasing Testosterone and Sex Drive | Charles Poliquin

Tim Ferriss

An action movie recommended by Charles Poliquin as a good distraction from daily work.

World’s #1 Mentalist: How To Read Minds, Convince Anyone, and Close Every Deal

My First Million

A character referenced by the host in the context of 'Mission Impossible,' used to illustrate the mentalist's past shoplifting skills using slight of hand.