Peter Weir
Person
Peter Weir is an Australian film director and screenwriter known for Picnic at Hanging Rock, Gallipoli, Witness, Dead Poets Society, and The Truman Show.
Works by Peter Weir
- MA
- TS
- DP
3 episodes featuring Peter Weir
Deep Questions with Cal Newport
Cal Newport links brain rot to a crisis of meaningful attention
The episode argues that brain rot is less about silly content itself than about how compulsive digital habits erode purpose and engagement.
Sep 21, 2026 · 53 min
The Big Picture
A flop draft turns movie failure into a judgment call
The panel tests whether commercial losses, critical disasters, career damage, and later cult status can belong in the same category.
Aug 25, 2026 · 1h 52m
The Big Picture
Tony turns Bourdain’s origin story into a study of self-invention
The episode examines how a film can portray a beloved artist honestly without repeating the mythology that made him famous.
Aug 21, 2026 · 1h 48m