Pulp Fiction

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All-In Podcast

Its opening scene with the diner robbery is noted for hooking the audience with dialogue.

How to Achieve True Happiness Using Science-Based Protocols | Dr. Laurie Santos

Andrew Huberman

A film from which Andrew Huberman quotes a line about appreciating something more after nearly losing it.

Boyd Varty — The Lion Tracker's Guide to Life | The Tim Ferriss Show

Tim Ferriss

Movie referenced by Boyd Varty to describe the bloody scene after a bird strike on their plane.

Ryan Hall: Martial Arts and the Philosophy of Violence, Power, and Grace | Lex Fridman Podcast #125

Lex Fridman

A crime film, referenced for a scene where a character states, 'My answers scare you,' used to illustrate the uncomfortable truths that can lie beneath the surface.

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All-In Podcast

Quentin Tarantino film known for its non-linear storytelling.

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

Lex Fridman

Quentin Tarantino's iconic film, initially seen as 'too weird' by Sony and doubted even by Tarantino and other directors before its success at Cannes.

This Idea Will Make You Unstoppable. (How To Achieve Your Most Ambitious Goals) | Cal Newport

Cal Newport

Chris Young Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)

Tim Ferriss

A movie Chris Young watched in Germany while homesick, which left a lasting impression, especially after seeing it in English.

B.J. Novak Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)

Tim Ferriss

A highly influential film that inspired BJ Novak's fantasy of writing an edgy screenplay that would 'blow Hollywood apart'.

Seth Rogan & Evan Goldberg Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)

Tim Ferriss

A seminal 1994 independent film that influenced Rogan and Goldberg's approach to filmmaking.

Ron Conway at Startup School 2012

Y Combinator

Mentioned as an analogy for a person who handles difficult or messy situations discreetly.