Key Insights
Why did Barry Sonnenfeld dislike the name 'Barry'?
He thinks it's a loser name and prefers 'Bertha' if he were a woman.
Why did Barry Sonnenfeld have to evacuate the set during the filming of Men in Black?
Will Smith farted, but it was exaggerated as a joke by Sonnenfeld.
Why did Barry Sonnenfeld fire Donald Trump from a commercial?
Trump insisted on being shot from his 'good side,' which Sonnenfeld refused.
Why did David Schwimmer question his decision to turn down the Men in Black role?
He wondered if he made the right choice after seeing Will Smith's success in the role.
Why did Barry Sonnenfeld prefer Netflix over other studios?
Netflix allowed directors creative freedom without interference.
Why does Barry Sonnenfeld embrace pessimism?
He believes it offers more potential for positive outcomes than optimism.
Why does Governor Jared Polis not understand dress shoes for men?
He finds them uncomfortable and prefers sneakers.
Why does Ego Wodum not understand why we say 'bless you' after sneezes?
She finds it confounding and questions why we don't do the same for coughs.
Why is Governor Jared Polis fine with not knowing where eels mate?
He considers it a mystery best left unexplored.
Chapters
Governor Jared Polis discusses the impact of Donald Trump's false accusations about Aurora, Colorado, and how it affects the community.
- Aurora is a great place to live with decreasing crime rates.
- Trump's false claims about the city are not recognized by its residents.
- The attack is part of a broader strategy to create a dark, scary vision of America.
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