The idea of parallel universes is an idea popularized by superhero comic books, but what is the secret origin of this concept? Who was the first to explore this idea in fiction? What basis does it have in actual science? How do Marvel and DC Comics utilize the concept? What would motivate a company to explore the concept of the multiverse?
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Bring your sunglasses and neuralyzers along as the guys seek to find the answers to the biggest questions in the universe. Is the comic book version of Men in Black good? How do you make a good sequel? What counts as a spinoff or a continuation? Why are critics giving this summer's movies such bad scores? Does "Men in Black: International" bring anything new to this aging franchise?
To avoid SPOILERS for "MIB: International", please skip over 58:44-1:19:25 of the episode.
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Music and audio from "Men in Black: International" is the property of Danny Elfman, Chris Bacon, Walter F. Parkes, Laurie MacDonald, Columbia Pictures, Amblin Entertainment, Parkes + Macdonald, Tencent Pictures, and Image Nation.
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Average Joe teams up with Ben the Movie Buff to battle 20th Century Fox and writer/director Simon Kinberg's final nail in the coffin for the X-Men film franchise "Dark Phoenix".
How does this film continue to mistakes of the other X-Men prequels? What is it about the film that comes off as lazy and ultimately disappointing? What factors influenced the development and production of this movie? Is there anything good about it?
To avoid SPOILERS for "Dark Phoenix", skip over 53:23-1:12:32 of the episode.
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What do Blade Runner, It's A Wonderful Life, Firefly, and The Room all have in common? They are all examples of something that failed to find success upon release but have developed an audience in years since. They are examples of what we call "cult classics".
How do you define what makes something a cult classic? How can some property with a dedicated fanbase be unsuccessful? What does it mean to be a cult classic in the modern era of entertainment?
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