Questions tagged [bombshell]
Bombshell (2019) is a biographical drama directed by Jay Roach, depicting the experiences of women at Fox News who exposed CEO Roger Ailes for sexual harassment. The film stars Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman and Margot Robbie.
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Why did Megyn specifically mention that nobody from the weather department wants Lily’s job?
In a scene from Bombshell (2019), with a list in her hand, Fox anchor Megyn walks into a room with a feeling
of achievement on her face, puts on her heels, and meets Doug, Lily, and Julia:
Megyn: I'...
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Why does Megyn think speaking out shows weakness?
In Bombshell (2019), Fox News anchor Megyn admits to Gil in a closed room about
sexual harassment from Fox News CEO Roger Ailes:
Megyn: I mean, going on the record...Jesus. It's basically
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Why did Megyn say such words?
In a scene from Bombshell (2019), after playing tennis, Doug warned a Trump supporter who had confronted his wife, Megyn. Then, Megyn spoke to Doug:
Megyn: You're getting some action.
Doug: Oh, ...
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What does "insult" refer to?
In Bombshell (2019), Lily reads the message from her phone to Megyn:
Lily: Frank Bruni in The Times. The debate was riveting. It was
admirable. It compels me to write a cluster of words I never ...
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What does "second base" refer to?
In Bombshell (2019), Gretchen complains about Fox CEO Steve Rogers to her attorneys:
Gretchen: Then he took me off the show.
Niel Mullen: But gave you your own.
Gretchen: Well, in the afternoon dead ...
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What's the meaning of "giving this two blocks"?
In Bombshell (2019), Fox News Anchor Gretchen speaks on TV:
Gretchen: I can't let you go without talking about Donald Trump.
Megyn speaks to Fox News CEO Roger:
Megyn: Gretchen's giving this two ...
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Why did Kayla hide this photo on the desk?
In Bombshell (2019), Kayla saw a photo of Jess Cara on Cara's desk and
decided to hide it:
Kayla: Are you crazy?
Jess Cara: What?
Kayla: That's my friend from college.
Jess Cara: I'm ...
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What does "The Revenant" mean?
In Bombshell (2019), after several women accused Roger for sexual harassment, Geraldo spoke to an author Neil Cavuto:
Geraldo: Look, I've known him for 40 years, and he's about as flirty
as the ...