I Got ‘Trained’ by a CIA Officer and QAnon Movie Star

For $25 a month, you can receive “training” from ex-CIA officer (and conspiracy theorist) Kevin Shipp, star of QAnon’s favorite Hollywood-conspiracy film. It’s quite a journey. [Subscribe]( [View in browser]( [Image] [Image] [I Got ‘Trained’ by a CIA Officer and QAnon Movie Star]( By Tarpley Hitt [For $25 a month, you can receive “training” from ex-CIA officer (and conspiracy theorist) Kevin Shipp, star of QAnon’s favorite Hollywood-conspiracy film. It’s quite a journey.]( [Why Sportscaster Dan Patrick Took a Stand on Coronavirus]( By Marlow Stern [The former ESPN anchor and current host of “The Dan Patrick Show” talks about its Peacock move, sports in the Trump era, the lieutenant governor he shares a name with, and more.]( [An Erotic Cinema Classic Finally Gets Its Due]( By Cassie da Costa [French director Claire Denis’ stunning film “Beau Travail” has received a 4K restoration and Criterion Collection status. It could not be more deserving, writes Cassie da Costa.]( [The Casting News That Finally Broke Me]( By Kevin Fallon [Everything we can’t stop loving, hating, and thinking about this week in pop culture.]( Advertisement [Greta Thunberg Takes On Her Conspiracy Theorists in New Film]( By Barbie Latza Nadeau [A new documentary about the Swedish child climate activist Greta Thunberg debuting at the Venice Film Festival chronicles her mission and the high cost of fame.]( [When Lana Turner’s Gangster Lover Was Killed—by Her Daughter]( By Allison McNearney [Cheryl Crane, Lana Turner’s daughter, stabbed Turner’s gangster boyfriend, Johnny Stompanato, to death in 1958. But mystery still surrounds one of Hollywood’s greatest scandals.]( [How ‘The Batman’ Will Keep Shooting Without Robert Pattinson]( By Laura Bradley [Director Matt Reeves is reportedly determined to shoot as much as possible, even as his caped crusader recovers from COVID-19 after testing positive days into filming.]( [Elderly Nazis Laugh as They Recall Massacring Jews]( By Barbie Latza Nadeau [In “Final Account,” late filmmaker Luke Holland confronts the last living generation of Germans in Hitler’s Third Reich. What he discovers is both shocking and terrifying.]( Advertisement [Image] [Trump Defenders: He Doesn’t Hate Troops, Just ‘an A**hole’]( [Yes, his allies admit, Trump routinely makes callous comments about U.S. military personnel. But it’s because he hates the wars they’re forced to fight, not the troops themselves.]( [Jessica Krug Is Just Another White Supremacist]( [Colorism helped Krug advance through academe, gaining legitimacy and success that would likely have eluded an actual Black woman.]( [Students Are Already Itching to Sue Frats Over COVID-19]( [Fraternities and sororities are undoubtedly engaging in risky behavior during the pandemic. But can they be sued for it?]( [Image] [To Keep Your Backyard Warm This Fall, You’ll Need One of These]( [A patio heater is a necessary upgrade for your backyard as the temperatures cool.]( [I Want to Sleep With This Temperature Regulating Quilt Even When It’s Cold Outside]( [This Tuft & Needle quilt is lightweight and will keep you warm, cold, and always comfortable.]( [Food 52’s New Book Will Help Make Your Kitchen Work For You]( [The team at Food 52 has put together a book that will guide you towards your dream kitchen, and beyond.]( [See More Stories]( Advertisement [Image] [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( © Copyright 2020 The Daily Beast Company LLC 555 W. 18th Street, New York NY 10011 Privacy Policy If you are on a mobile device or cannot view the images in this message, click here to [view this email in your browser](. To ensure delivery of these emails, please add emails@thedailybeast.com to your address book. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, or think you have received this message in error, you can [safely unsubscribe](.