August 10, 2021
The tyrant has fallen, and the empire is no more—the story concludes, or does it? Join Paul Hoppe and me as we delve into the uncharted territories that sequels and prequels navigate. What does it take to extend a narrative beyond its original ending, and how does one craft a tale that maintains the spirit of the original while charting new courses?
Paul is back to explore the vibrant worlds of Luca and Raya and the Last Dragon. Together, we delve into the profound themes each movie presents, from trust and identity to queer representation and the intersection of legend with reality. We also challenge the notion that children’s movies are trivial by highlighting the powerful storytelling they offer. Join us as we uncover the wisdom woven into these animated tales.
Was the death of He Who Remains a necessity? Did Loki fall short in representing the queer community? And just how did “Thank you Daddy Disney” and “Schrödinger’s Kang” become part of our conversation? Paul Hoppe and Fox Kaye return to ponder these questions and more in our latest deep dive into the ethical quandaries of the Loki series.
Paul and Ashley team up with me to tackle the ethical questions posed in Black Widow. We delve into character agency, the cultural significance of the film, and the spectacularly chaotic falling fortress fight scenes.
Paul and J. Scotty join us to talk about The Bad Batch, Episode 11!
Paul Hoppe and Zuhair Ali join me to discuss The Bad Batch, Episode 10, live on Twitch!
Join Paul and me as we grapple with profound ethical dilemmas: Is it justifiable to commit genocide against entire civilizations based on their choices? We’ll also discuss the significance of Loki’s bisexuality becoming canon and whether the series has adequately explored his gender fluidity. Plus, we can’t talk about Loki without delving into the complexities of redemption arcs.
The long wait is over—we’re diving into The Rise of Skywalker! Will Matthew manage to find something positive to say about this film? Can Paul overcome
Paul and J. Scotty join me to talk about The Bad Batch, Episode 8! We recorded this live on Twitch, which meant the episode includes questions