In this episode, Taylor and Barry shake things up with a game where they go head-to-head recommending their favorite investigative thrillers. But here’s the twist—AI gets to play judge! That’s right, ChatGPT steps into the role of Siskel and Ebert, rating their picks and determining the winner.
Expect some surprising choices, a bit of friendly rivalry, and of course, 10 great films for you to walk away with! This episode is spoiler free!
A note from Barry
I've always believed the best part of a movie isn't the ending—it's the discussion afterwards.
Every week I read theories that are completely different from my own, and that's my favourite part of running This Is Barry.
If you have your own interpretation—or you're simply curious to see how others understood the movie, I'd love to have you join the conversation.

Barry is a technologist who helps start-ups build successful products. His love for movies and production has led him to write his well-received film explanation and analysis articles to help everyone appreciate the films better. He’s regularly available for a chat conversation on his website and consults on storyboarding from time to time.
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