We discuss the directorial process including the casting of actors, the rebirth of television as an important medium for telling stories, similarities between the Quebec/Canada and Australian film industries, the narcissism of actors, how cultural products (including films) are fossils of the human mind (as covered in my works), and product placements in movies among other topics.

Apologies for some of the audio quality issues. Blame it on the relevant Australian Internet provider!

Tony's 2014 movie Cut Snake: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2574576/

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This clip was posted originally on June 3, 2016 on my YouTube channel as THE SAAD TRUTH_186: https://youtu.be/V3ZuPi4JXN8

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Dr. Gad Saad is a professor, evolutionary behavioral scientist, and author who pioneered the use of evolutionary psychology in marketing and consumer behavior. In addition to his scientific work, Dr. Saad is a leading public intellectual who often writes and speaks about idea pathogens that are destroying logic, science, reason, and common sense.

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My Chat with Tony Ayres, Acclaimed Australian Film Director (The Saad Truth with Dr. Saad_562)