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What is the topic of the conversation between Richard Dreyfuss and the interviewer in the first text?
What is the topic of the conversation between Richard Dreyfuss and the interviewer in the first text?
What is the name of the movie that the speaker recommends in the fourth text?
What is the name of the movie that the speaker recommends in the fourth text?
What is Richard Dreyfuss's opinion on the stigma surrounding porn?
What is Richard Dreyfuss's opinion on the stigma surrounding porn?
What is the worst film that Richard Dreyfuss ever made according to his own admission?
What is the worst film that Richard Dreyfuss ever made according to his own admission?
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What is the topic of the conversation between the speaker and the author in the fourth text?
What is the topic of the conversation between the speaker and the author in the fourth text?
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What is the name of the true-crime podcast mentioned in the first text?
What is the name of the true-crime podcast mentioned in the first text?
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What is the topic of conversation between Richard Dreyfuss and the interviewer in the third text?
What is the topic of conversation between Richard Dreyfuss and the interviewer in the third text?
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What is the significance of the Chochinski riots and the Dreyfus trial mentioned in the second text?
What is the significance of the Chochinski riots and the Dreyfus trial mentioned in the second text?
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Study Notes
Richard Dreyfuss on Hollywood Feuds, the MeToo Movement, and Masturbation
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Richard Dreyfuss and the interviewer discuss a show they did together in 1987 about the US Constitution.
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Dreyfuss talks about his experience with Disney, who owed him money for films he had done with them.
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The conversation turns to the MeToo movement and how quickly it escalated from Harvey Weinstein to Bill Cosby.
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Dreyfuss reveals that he knew Cosby through his partner Judith, who was a friend of Cosby's wife.
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The discussion moves to the 1970s and the party culture in Hollywood, including the use of Quaaludes.
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Dreyfuss shares a personal story of taking Quaaludes with friends and passing out on the street.
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The interviewer asks Dreyfuss about his iconic line in The Graduate and the worst film he ever made.
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Dreyfuss reveals that Valley of the Dolls was the worst film he ever made and talks about the actresses he found attractive in that era.
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The conversation turns to masturbation and Dreyfuss admits to having incestuous thoughts in his early years.
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The interviewer notes that incest porn is popular on porn sites today.
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Dreyfuss and the interviewer discuss the stigma surrounding porn and how it has changed over time.
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The conversation ends with Dreyfuss reflecting on his career and his love for acting.Richard Dreyfuss on Hollywood Scandals, Anti-Semitism, and Being a Movie Star
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Hollywood studios had a history of abuse and scandals, with Shirley Temple's book revealing an unscandalized scandal of abuse.
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The abuse was not limited to specific individuals, but rather an ongoing sin that was normalized.
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The Hollywood industry was dominated by Jews making movies for a Protestant America, feeding back the Protestant dream to them.
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The Jews took over Hollywood and did not showcase their roots but rather celebrated their new and better place.
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The Chochinski riots were a decade-long Cossack-driven pogrom against Jews in Russia.
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The Dreyfus trial happened ten years after the Chochinski riots in the 1890s.
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Marilyn Monroe was mistreated by men, including Joe DiMaggio, Louis B Mayer, and John F Kennedy.
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Jeffrey Dahmer, Ted Bundy, and other notorious serial killers are featured on the true-crime podcast, Mind of a Monster.
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Dustin Hoffman once introduced himself as "Dustin Hoffman" to Richard Dreyfuss's aunt on an airplane.
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In 1975, Jaws became a cultural phenomenon, changing the movie industry forever.
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Stephen Sondheim wrote the movie The Last of Sheila, which became the template for how to do a crime thriller.
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Richard Dreyfuss was invited to the Royal Command Performance of Close Encounters of the Third Kind, and a cab driver's tears showed the impact of his movie star status.Richard Dreyfuss talks about meeting the Queen, relationships, parenting, and movies
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Richard Dreyfuss talks about meeting the Queen and being fitted for special apparel to wear to the event
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He received strict protocol instructions, including not speaking until the Queen spoke and addressing her as "ma'am"
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Dreyfuss brought his girlfriend as a plus one, but she wasn't named on the invitation and couldn't meet the Queen
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He talks about his relationship with his girlfriend, who broke up with him because her father didn't approve of him being Jewish
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Dreyfuss compares the differences between how boys and girls talk about sexual topics
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He discusses the experience of parenting and how challenging it can be to deal with the "monster" phase of adolescence
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Dreyfuss believes that kids today are exposed to much more than he was at their age
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He talks about the importance of forgiving your children but also acknowledging the difficulties of parenting
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Dreyfuss reflects on his career in entertainment and the importance of being both smart and entertaining in movies
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He regrets turning down the opportunity to be in the movie Jaws twice before eventually being cast
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Dreyfuss believes that his selection for the role was due to him reminding director Steven Spielberg of himself
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The conversation covers a range of topics, from relationships to parenting to movies.Conversation about a new movie and a book on America
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The conversation starts with a recommendation to watch a new movie called "Fablemans".
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The movie is directed by Steven Spielberg and deals with anti-Semitism.
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The speaker assures the listener that they will like the movie, especially if they are on good terms with Spielberg.
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The speaker then mentions upcoming live events at various locations and asks for a signed book.
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The book is the result of a 50-year obsession and six years of work by the author.
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The author claims to have figured out what is wrong with America and went to Oxford to find the solution.
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The speaker is intrigued and agrees to read the book to find out the answer.
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The conversation takes a humorous turn with a reference to misleading commercials.
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The speaker insists that the book contains the answer to America's biggest problem.
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The conversation ends with a joke about shoving the book up the speaker's ass.
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The text is a transcript of a conversation between two people.
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The conversation covers a range of topics from movies to books to America's problems.
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Test your knowledge on Hollywood legend Richard Dreyfuss with these three quizzes. From his thoughts on Hollywood scandals and the MeToo movement to his personal experiences with relationships, parenting, and meeting the Queen, these quizzes cover a wide range of topics related to the beloved actor. See how much you know about Dreyfuss's iconic roles, his opinions on controversial issues, and his reflections on his long career in entertainment. Don't miss out on the chance to learn more about this fascinating and talented