The sixth episode of "The Studio" unfolds with Matt tenderly presenting a cappuccino to Sarah, nestled comfortably in bed. His thumbs dipped in frothy cream, he offers her the steaming beverage, only to be momentarily diverted by the appearance of "MK Ultra 4" on-screen — Matt's cinematic vision brought to life.
Sarah extends an invitation to a prestigious black-tie gala, and though initially hesitant, Matt eventually succumbs to her persuasion.
Elsewhere in the studio, the trailer for "Duhpocalypse!", a scathing satire, elicits thunderous applause from the executives. However, a roadblock arises: the Heartland Theater owners refuse to screen it due to a graphic diarrhea explosion scene, integral to the film's commentary on medical disinformation. The executives, eager to capitalize on the toilet humor, propose embracing it in their marketing strategy. Matt, swayed by the studio's stance, decides to push ahead and force its release in theaters.
Amidst this trailer dilemma, Matt departs for the charity event, reassuring his colleagues of his competence. However, it becomes evident that he and Sarah inhabit vastly different worlds. While Sarah scarcely indulges in movies, Matt's humor falls flat among the medical professionals, a demographic starkly contrasting with his usual audience.
The dialogue that ensues is both intriguing and incisive, highlighting how these doctors primarily rely on streaming services, shunning traditional cinema. This conversation effectively mocks Hollywood's pretensions, as Matt attempts to argue that his profession holds equal weight to theirs. Recall the director of "Eternals" who proclaimed his film would "save countless lives"?
Matt contradicts his earlier sentiments from previous episodes, asserting that his lighthearted popcorn flicks and diarrhea-centric humor constitute art. This stands in stark contrast to his vehement opposition towards a Kool Aid-themed movie due to its lack of artistic merit.
During the auction, Matt embarrasses himself by claiming that the medical community necessitates the arts for funding. Consequently, he earns Sarah's displeasure. Seeking to mend fences, Matt insists that the doctors acknowledge movies' equivalent importance to medicine.
That fateful evening, following a heated dispute about the matter, Matt finds himself in a predicament with a dislocated finger. Ultimately, he crumples to the ground, requiring the prompt intervention of paramedics to save him. Despite his ordeal, Matt remains as obstinate and unrepentant as ever, having gained no wisdom from his experience. As the episode draws to a close, Matt finds himself tucked into bed with another woman, one who shares his fervent love for cinema with a much greater degree of reciprocity.
