2021: Is DON'T LOOK UP Worth a Watch?

Director Adam McKay's star-studded "Don't Look Up" (Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, Meryl Streep, Cate Blanchet, Jonah Hill) earned four Oscar nominations, including one for Best Picture.
But is the Netflix original feature a legitimate contender for the best film of 2021?
In this episode, Mike and Brian examine the fine line between satire and smugness, debate McKay's intentions, and then decide if the film belongs in the top five of the year.
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