Hotline Feature – Germain Lussier: Shrinking Easter Eggs, YouTube Filmmaking, and Predator’s Resurgence

Dave Weekly talks with entertainment journalist Germain Lussier about a fun pop culture wrinkle involving Indiana Jones references inside Shrinking and what it means for shared universes. They discuss the theatrical success of the YouTuber-made horror film Iron Lung and whether online creators can break into the traditional studio system. The segment also covers Martin Scorsese’s cameo in the Star Wars universe and the strong streaming performance of Predator: Badlands on Hulu, signaling renewed momentum for the franchise.