A weird, wonderful look at the world of pop culture from the perspective of film columnist and social pariah Anghus Houvouras.
Reboots, Re-imaginings, sequels and prequels are being leaned on more than ever for a movie industry desperate to get viewers. Familiarity and franchises are what studios want, but is it having a negative effect on the quality of what we're watching? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
"When the legend becomes fact, print the legend." For years the consensus has been that Waterworld was one of the biggest flops of all time, but is that actually true? What constitutes a flop and why are people so obsessed with Box Office? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Cancel culture has led us to some perilous, polarizing places. Can a progressive worldview survive if we allow ridiculous outrage to cannibalize those on the side of a more liberal world? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
YouTube's most iconic creator has had his fair share of highs and lows throughout his career. The mainstream media has often portrayed him as a pariah, a harmful influence and an alt-right sympathizer. How did a charismatic Swedish gamer become the most consistently controversial figure online? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Why wasn't Anakin Skywalker's journey in the Star Wars sequels about ending slavery? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
An examination of the anger emanating from and around 'The Synder Cut' of Justice League and the Director's work with the DC Cinematic Universe --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
A lengthy rant about the new Disney+ series and how it has rekindled my interest in a galaxy far, far away --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Some steam of consciousness thoughts about the strange reactions from comic book movie enthusiasts and social justice warriors. Is it the best movie of the year or a powder keg that will incite incels? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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