Interior Analysis

We look at how this movie maybe falls too far into ambiguity with its symbolism, how it presents a protagonist weighed down by expectations, and its powerful ending.

We talk about Mulan's fantastic arc, the value system of the story world, and how awesome "Make a Man Out of You". Upcoming Episodes: The Green Knight, Prince Of EgyptCheck out our Patreon with bonus episodes and watchalongs: https://www.patreon.com/c/intanalysisJoin our discord for free: https://discord.gg/yNE2YWdFFollow the show on Instagram @intanalysispod and on Bluesky @intanalysispod.bsky.socialFollow Jelani on Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram @jelanitkellyFollow Evan on Bluesky @ev-wess.bsky.social on Instagram and Letterboxd @ev_wessFollow Angel on Bluesky @angelsarch15.bsky.social on Instagram @angelsarch15 @angelmichelli.film @serenitycinema1 and on Letterboxd @serenitycinemaOur logo is by Kelsey Hendry

We talk about how this classic comedy holds up after 40 years, the effect of its three endings, and give our dream casts for a present day remake.Upcoming Episodes: Tangents Episode Season 6 (Patreon), MulanYou can join our discord server now to interact with us, give feedback, make suggestions, and join our fan community. https://discord.gg/se7X3jJkyWCheck out our ⁠⁠⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠ with our ⁠⁠⁠new video on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Gritty Fairy Tale Movies.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠and listen to our bonus episodes on the Raimi Spiderman Trilogy, Kingsman, John Wick, our early writing experiences, and our new tangent episode. As well as our watchalongs for Chicken Little, and Mission Impossible II.You can get merch with our logo on ⁠⁠⁠Zazzle⁠⁠⁠.Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry.Follow Evan on⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd ⁠⁠⁠@ev_wess⁠⁠⁠ and on Instagram @evwessman and Bluesky @ev-wessFollow Jelani on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠Jelani Kelly (@jelanitkelly) • Instagram photos and videosFollow Angel on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

We finish out our sci-fi run with Danny Boyle and Alex Garland's collaboration. We discuss whether the third act genre shift works, two of its big setpieces, and the theme of humanity and how it relates to the predictable deaths of the movie.Upcoming Episodes: Tangents Episode Season 6 (Patreon), Clue, MulanYou can join our discord server now to interact with us, give feedback, make suggestions, and join our fan community. https://discord.gg/se7X3jJkyWCheck out our ⁠⁠⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠ with our ⁠⁠⁠new video on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Gritty Fairy Tale Movies.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠and listen to our bonus episodes on the Raimi Spiderman Trilogy, Kingsman, John Wick, our early writing experiences, and our new tangent episode. As well as our watchalongs for Chicken Little, and Mission Impossible II.You can get merch with our logo on ⁠⁠⁠Zazzle⁠⁠⁠.Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry.Follow Evan on⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd ⁠⁠⁠@ev_wess⁠⁠⁠ and on Instagram @evwessman and Bluesky @ev-wessFollow Jelani on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠Jelani Kelly (@jelanitkelly) • Instagram photos and videosFollow Angel on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

We talk about Nolan's sci-fi masterpiece, whether its grounded visuals aid the story, how it makes exploration entertaining, and how it balances fiction, science, and emotion. Upcoming Episodes: Tell Me Lies Season 2, Interstellar, Sunshine You can join our discord server now to interact with us, give feedback, make suggestions, and join our fan community. https://discord.gg/se7X3jJkyW Check out our ⁠⁠⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠ with our ⁠⁠⁠new video on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Gritty Fairy Tale Movies.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠and listen to our bonus episodes on the Raimi Spiderman Trilogy, Kingsman, John Wick, our early writing experiences, and our new tangent episode. As well as our watchalongs for Chicken Little, and Mission Impossible II. You can get merch with our logo on ⁠⁠⁠Zazzle⁠⁠⁠. Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry. Follow Evan on⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd ⁠⁠⁠@ev_wess⁠⁠⁠ and on Instagram @evwessman and Bluesky @ev-wess Follow Jelani on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠Jelani Kelly (@jelanitkelly) • Instagram photos and videos Follow Angel on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

We bring on a seasoned trailer editor to talk all about the good, bad, past, present and possible future of movie trailers. You can follow Jocelyn on Instagram @storitelr You can find the "Director's Cut" of this episode on our Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/intanalysis Upcoming Episodes: Tell Me Lies Season 2, Interstellar, Sunshine You can join our discord server now to interact with us, give feedback, make suggestions, and join our fan community. https://discord.gg/se7X3jJkyW Follow Malia on Instagram @maliawess Check out our ⁠⁠⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠ with our ⁠⁠⁠new video on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Gritty Fairy Tale Movies.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠and listen to our bonus episodes on the Raimi Spiderman Trilogy, Kingsman, John Wick, our early writing experiences, and our new tangent episode. As well as our watchalongs for Chicken Little, and Mission Impossible II. You can get merch with our logo on ⁠⁠⁠Zazzle⁠⁠⁠. Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry. Follow Evan on⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd ⁠⁠⁠@ev_wess⁠⁠⁠ and on Instagram @evwessman and Bluesky @ev-wess Follow Jelani on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠Jelani Kelly (@jelanitkelly) • Instagram photos and videos Follow Angel on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

We discuss this show's characters and how it keeps narrative momentum solely through character relationships. Upcoming Episodes: Tell Me Lies Season 2, Interstellar, Sunshine, Trailers Episode You can join our discord server now to interact with us, give feedback, make suggestions, and join our fan community. https://discord.gg/se7X3jJkyW Follow Malia on Instagram @maliawess Check out our ⁠⁠⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠ with our ⁠⁠⁠new video on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Gritty Fairy Tale Movies.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠and listen to our bonus episodes on the Raimi Spiderman Trilogy, Kingsman, John Wick, our early writing experiences, and our new tangent episode. As well as our watchalongs for Chicken Little, and Mission Impossible II. You can get merch with our logo on ⁠⁠⁠Zazzle⁠⁠⁠. Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry. Follow Evan on⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd ⁠⁠⁠@ev_wess⁠⁠⁠ and on Instagram @evwessman and Bluesky @ev-wess Follow Jelani on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠Jelani Kelly (@jelanitkelly) • Instagram photos and videos Follow Angel on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Upcoming Episodes: Tell Me Lies, Interstellar, Sunshine, Trailers Episode You can join our discord server now to interact with us, give feedback, make suggestions, and join our fan community. https://discord.gg/se7X3jJkyW Check out our ⁠⁠⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠ with our ⁠⁠⁠new video on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Gritty Fairy Tale Movies.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠and listen to our bonus episodes on the Raimi Spiderman Trilogy, Kingsman, John Wick, our early writing experiences, and our new tangent episode. As well as our watchalongs for Chicken Little, and Mission Impossible II. You can get merch with our logo on ⁠⁠⁠Zazzle⁠⁠⁠. Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry. Follow Evan on⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd ⁠⁠⁠@ev_wess⁠⁠⁠ and on Instagram @evwessman Follow Jelani on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠Jelani Kelly (@jelanitkelly) • Instagram photos and videos Follow Angel on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

We look at the effect of making this movie's protagonist unlikable, the downside of making it generic, and how it explores apathy through its body horror before doing takeaways from this year's horror trilogy. Upcoming Episodes: Snowpiercer, Interstellar, Sunshine You can join our discord server now to interact with us, give feedback, make suggestions, and join our fan community. https://discord.gg/se7X3jJkyW Check out our ⁠⁠⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠ with our ⁠⁠⁠new video on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Gritty Fairy Tale Movies.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠and listen to our bonus episodes on the Raimi Spiderman Trilogy, Kingsman, John Wick, our early writing experiences, and our new tangent episode. As well as our watchalongs for Chicken Little, and Mission Impossible II. You can get merch with our logo on ⁠⁠⁠Zazzle⁠⁠⁠. Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry. Follow Evan on⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd ⁠⁠⁠@ev_wess⁠⁠⁠ and on Instagram @evwessman Follow Jelani on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠Jelani Kelly (@jelanitkelly) • Instagram photos and videos Follow Angel on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

We talk about James McAvoy's fantastic performance, how this movie builds upon Psycho, whether this is a good sequel to Unbreakable, and whether the end twist works. Upcoming Episodes: Drag Me To Hell, Snowpiercer, Interstellar Follow Angel on ⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ You can join our discord server now to interact with us, give feedback, make suggestions, and join our fan community. https://discord.gg/se7X3jJkyW Check out our ⁠⁠⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠ with our ⁠⁠⁠new video on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Gritty Fairy Tale Movies.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠and listen to our bonus episodes on the Raimi Spiderman Trilogy, Kingsman, John Wick, our early writing experiences, and our new tangent episode. As well as our watchalongs for Chicken Little, and Mission Impossible II. You can get merch with our logo on ⁠⁠⁠Zazzle⁠⁠⁠. Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry. Follow Evan on⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd ⁠⁠⁠@ev_wess⁠⁠⁠ Follow Jelani on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠Jelani Kelly (@jelanitkelly) • Instagram photos and videos

We look at this recent surprise hit and discuss its intended audience, whether its comedy detracts from the horror, if it's too predictable, and whether its emotional beats hit. Upcoming Episodes: Edge of Tomorrow, Follow Angel on ⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ You can join our discord server now to interact with us, give feedback, make suggestions, and join our fan community. https://discord.gg/se7X3jJkyW Check out our ⁠⁠⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠ with our ⁠⁠⁠new video on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Gritty Fairy Tale Movies.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠and listen to our bonus episodes on the Raimi Spiderman Trilogy, Kingsman, John Wick, our early writing experiences, and our new tangent episode. As well as our watchalongs for Chicken Little, and Mission Impossible II. You can get merch with our logo on ⁠⁠⁠Zazzle⁠⁠⁠. Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry. Follow Evan on⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd ⁠⁠⁠@ev_wess⁠⁠⁠ Follow Jelani on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠Jelani Kelly (@jelanitkelly) • Instagram photos and videos

We discuss this fun but messy movie, its music and editing, whether its third act works, the allure of the ethical criminals, and the many questions it doesn't answer. Upcoming Episodes: Edge of Tomorrow, Follow Angel on ⁠Letterboxd⁠ and ⁠Instagram⁠ You can join our discord server now to interact with us, give feedback, make suggestions, and join our fan community. https://discord.gg/se7X3jJkyW Check out our ⁠⁠⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠ with our ⁠⁠⁠new video on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Gritty Fairy Tale Movies.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠and listen to our bonus episodes on the Raimi Spiderman Trilogy, Kingsman, John Wick, our early writing experiences, and our new tangent episode. As well as our watchalongs for Chicken Little, and Mission Impossible II. You can get merch with our logo on ⁠⁠⁠Zazzle⁠⁠⁠. Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry. Follow Evan on⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd ⁠⁠⁠@ev_wess⁠⁠⁠ Follow Jelani on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠Jelani Kelly (@jelanitkelly) • Instagram photos and videos

We discuss the recent update on the classic movie monster, how it invests the audience in its human characters, its identity as a period piece, and its theme of collective action. Upcoming Episodes: Baby Driver Follow Angel on Letterboxd and Instagram You can join our discord server now to interact with us, give feedback, make suggestions, and join our fan community. https://discord.gg/se7X3jJkyW Check out our ⁠⁠⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠ with our ⁠⁠⁠new video on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Gritty Fairy Tale Movies.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠and listen to our bonus episodes on the Raimi Spiderman Trilogy, Kingsman, John Wick, our early writing experiences, and our new tangent episode. As well as our watchalongs for Chicken Little, and Mission Impossible II. You can get merch with our logo on ⁠⁠⁠Zazzle⁠⁠⁠. Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry. Follow Evan on⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd ⁠⁠⁠@ev_wess⁠⁠⁠ Follow Jelani on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠Jelani Kelly (@jelanitkelly) • Instagram photos and videos

CONTENT, SPOILER, AND LANGUAGE WARNING We look at the newest season of the show, how it deals with the characters it doesn't know what to do with, how it gets to its ending, A-Train's redeption arc, and a few other random topics. Upcoming Episodes: Godzilla Minus One, Baby Driver You can join our discord server now to interact with us, give feedback, make suggestions, and join our fan community. https://discord.gg/se7X3jJkyW Check out our ⁠⁠⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠ with our ⁠⁠⁠new video on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Gritty Fairy Tale Movies.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠and listen to our bonus episodes on the Raimi Spiderman Trilogy, Kingsman, John Wick, our early writing experiences, and our new tangent episode. As well as our watchalongs for Chicken Little, and Mission Impossible II. You can get merch with our logo on ⁠⁠⁠Zazzle⁠⁠⁠. Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry. Follow Evan on⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd ⁠⁠⁠@ev_wess⁠⁠⁠ Follow Jelani on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠Jelani Kelly (@jelanitkelly) • Instagram photos and videos

We talk about whether this animated movie is only good if viewed with nostalgia goggles, how much it's made for kids, its identity as a two-hander, and its pacing issues. Upcoming Episodes: The Boys Season 4, Godzilla Minus One You can join our discord server now to interact with us, give feedback, make suggestions, and join our fan community. https://discord.gg/se7X3jJkyW Check out our ⁠⁠⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠ with our ⁠⁠⁠new video on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Gritty Fairy Tale Movies.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠and listen to our bonus episodes on the Raimi Spiderman Trilogy, Kingsman, John Wick, our early writing experiences, and our new tangent episode. As well as our watchalongs for Chicken Little, and Mission Impossible II. You can get merch with our logo on ⁠⁠⁠Zazzle⁠⁠⁠. Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry. Follow Evan on⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd ⁠⁠⁠@ev_wess⁠⁠⁠ Follow Jelani on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠Jelani Kelly (@jelanitkelly) • Instagram photos and videos

We discuss how this movie delivers a ton of fanservice and whether it should be more of a parody. Upcoming episodes: The Road to El Dorado, You can join our discord server now to interact with us, give feedback, make suggestions, and join our fan community. https://discord.gg/se7X3jJkyW Check out our ⁠⁠⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠ with our ⁠⁠⁠new video on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Gritty Fairy Tale Movies.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠and listen to our bonus episodes on the Raimi Spiderman Trilogy, Kingsman, John Wick, our early writing experiences, and our new tangent episode. As well as our watchalongs for Chicken Little, and Mission Impossible II. You can get merch with our logo on ⁠⁠⁠Zazzle⁠⁠⁠. Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry. Follow Evan on⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd ⁠⁠⁠@ev_wess⁠⁠⁠ Follow Jelani on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠Jelani Kelly (@jelanitkelly) • Instagram photos and videos

An Evan solo episode. 10 years ago today, was when I started doing film criticism, so this is a retrospective looking back at what I've learned from that time. Upcoming episodes: The Road to El Dorado, You can join our discord server now to interact with us, give feedback, make suggestions, and join our fan community. https://discord.gg/se7X3jJkyW Check out our ⁠⁠⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠ with our ⁠⁠⁠new video on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Gritty Fairy Tale Movies.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠and listen to our bonus episodes on the Raimi Spiderman Trilogy, Kingsman, John Wick, our early writing experiences, and our new tangent episode. As well as our watchalongs for Chicken Little, and Mission Impossible II. You can get merch with our logo on ⁠⁠⁠Zazzle⁠⁠⁠. Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry. Follow Evan on⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd ⁠⁠⁠@ev_wess⁠⁠⁠ Follow Jelani on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠Jelani Kelly (@jelanitkelly) • Instagram photos and videos

We look at the pros and cons of Sorkin dialogue, the power of this movie's momentum, and how it treats its one-off characters. Upcoming Episodes: Godzilla Minus One You can join our discord server now to interact with us, give feedback, make suggestions, and join our fan community. https://discord.gg/se7X3jJkyW Check out our ⁠⁠⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠ with our ⁠⁠⁠new video on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Gritty Fairy Tale Movies.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠and listen to our bonus episodes on the Raimi Spiderman Trilogy, Kingsman, John Wick, our early writing experiences, and our new tangent episode. As well as our watchalongs for Chicken Little, and Mission Impossible II. You can get merch with our logo on ⁠⁠⁠Zazzle⁠⁠⁠. Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry. Follow Evan on⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd ⁠⁠⁠@ev_wess⁠⁠⁠ Follow Jelani on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠Jelani Kelly (@jelanitkelly) • Instagram photos and videos

We talk about how to survive this movie, the way it delivers and doesn't deliver on its premise, and spend a bit of time talking about expository lines that peeve us. Upcoming Episodes: Godzilla Minus One You can join our discord server now to interact with us, give feedback, make suggestions, and join our fan community. https://discord.gg/se7X3jJkyW Check out our ⁠⁠⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠ with our ⁠⁠⁠new video on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Gritty Fairy Tale Movies.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠and listen to our bonus episodes on the Raimi Spiderman Trilogy, Kingsman, John Wick, our early writing experiences, and our new tangent episode. As well as our watchalongs for Chicken Little, and Mission Impossible II. You can get merch with our logo on ⁠⁠⁠Zazzle⁠⁠⁠. Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry. Follow Evan on⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd ⁠⁠⁠@ev_wess⁠⁠⁠ Follow Jelani on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠Jelani Kelly (@jelanitkelly) • Instagram photos and videos

We look at this subversive superhero movie, how it made itself accessible to non-superhero fans, the breath of fresh air it provided to a tired genre, and its effective use of edginess and violence. Follow Taylor on Instagram @taydadams And check out The Film Nuts Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. Upcoming Episodes: Would You Rather, Godzilla Minus One You can join our discord server now to interact with us, give feedback, make suggestions, and join our fan community. https://discord.gg/se7X3jJkyW Check out our ⁠⁠⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠ with our ⁠⁠⁠new video on ⁠⁠⁠Gritty Fairy Tale Movies.⁠⁠⁠ Support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠and listen to our bonus episodes on the Raimi Spiderman Trilogy, Kingsman, John Wick, our early writing experiences, and our new tangent episode. As well as our watchalongs for Chicken Little, and Mission Impossible II. You can get merch with our logo on ⁠⁠⁠Zazzle⁠⁠⁠. Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry. Follow Evan on⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd ⁠⁠⁠@ev_wess⁠⁠⁠ Follow Jelani on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠Jelani Kelly (@jelanitkelly) • Instagram photos and videos

We look at this bombastic action movie, how it explores theme through its worldbuilding and action, what it can teach us about popcorn blockbusters, and how it approaches characterization. Upcoming Episodes: Would You Rather, Halloween You can join our discord server now to interact with us, give feedback, make suggestions, and join our fan community. https://discord.gg/se7X3jJkyW Check out our ⁠⁠⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠ with our ⁠⁠⁠new video on ⁠⁠Gritty Fairy Tale Movies.⁠⁠ Support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠and listen to our bonus episodes on the Raimi Spiderman Trilogy, Kingsman, John Wick, our early writing experiences, and our new tangent episode. As well as our watchalongs for Chicken Little, and Mission Impossible II. You can get merch with our logo on ⁠⁠⁠Zazzle⁠⁠⁠. Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry. Follow Evan on⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd ⁠⁠⁠@ev_wess⁠⁠⁠ Follow Jelani on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠Jelani Kelly (@jelanitkelly) • Instagram photos and videos

In one of our more divided episodes we look at this slasher classic, its use of setting on a limited budget, the unique family slasher, and how it employs genre in its first act. Upcoming Episodes: Mad Max Fury Road You can join our discord server now to interact with us, give feedback, make suggestions, and join our fan community. https://discord.gg/se7X3jJkyW Check out our ⁠⁠⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠ with our ⁠⁠⁠new video on ⁠Gritty Fairy Tale Movies.⁠ Support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠and listen to our bonus episodes on the Raimi Spiderman Trilogy, Kingsman, John Wick, our early writing experiences, and our new tangent episode. As well as our watchalongs for Chicken Little, and Mission Impossible II. You can get merch with our logo on ⁠⁠⁠Zazzle⁠⁠⁠. Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry. Follow Evan on⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd ⁠⁠⁠@ev_wess⁠⁠⁠ Follow Jelani on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠Jelani Kelly (@jelanitkelly) • Instagram photos and videos

We look at the great characters of this movie how they are all developed as an ensemble, their well-crafted flaws, and the great villain. Upcoming Episodes: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Mad Max Fury Road You can join our discord server now to interact with us, give feedback, make suggestions, and join our fan community. https://discord.gg/se7X3jJkyW Check out our ⁠⁠⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠ with our ⁠⁠⁠new video on Gritty Fairy Tale Movies. Support us on ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠and listen to our bonus episodes on the Raimi Spiderman Trilogy, Kingsman, John Wick, our early writing experiences, and our new tangent episode. As well as our watchalongs for Chicken Little, and Mission Impossible II. You can get merch with our logo on ⁠⁠⁠Zazzle⁠⁠⁠. Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry. Follow Evan on⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd ⁠⁠⁠@ev_wess⁠⁠⁠ Follow Jelani on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠Jelani Kelly (@jelanitkelly) • Instagram photos and videos

We compare how these two movies approach a musical biopic, how they portray their subjects, and their use as musical numbers as well as the challenges of biopics in general. Upcoming Episodes: Bohemian Rhapsody vs Rocketman, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre You can join our discord server now to interact with us, give feedback, make suggestions, and join our fan community. https://discord.gg/se7X3jJkyW Check out our ⁠⁠⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠ with our ⁠⁠⁠new video on John Wick.⁠⁠⁠ Support us on ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠and listen to our bonus episodes on the Raimi Spiderman Trilogy, Kingsman, John Wick, our early writing experiences, and our new tangent episode. As well as our watchalongs for Chicken Little, and Mission Impossible II. You can get merch with our logo on ⁠⁠⁠Zazzle⁠⁠⁠. Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry. Follow Evan on⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd ⁠⁠⁠@ev_wess⁠⁠⁠ Follow Jelani on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠Jelani Kelly (@jelanitkelly) • Instagram photos and videos

We pit 16 movies from the Marvel Infinity Saga against each other to determine the definitive winner. Upcoming Episodes: Bohemian Rhapsody vs Rocketman, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre You can join our discord server now to interact with us, give feedback, make suggestions, and join our fan community. https://discord.gg/se7X3jJkyW Check out our ⁠⁠⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠ with our ⁠⁠⁠new video on John Wick.⁠⁠⁠ Support us on ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠and listen to our bonus episodes on the Raimi Spiderman Trilogy, Kingsman, John Wick, our early writing experiences, and our new tangent episode. As well as our watchalongs for Chicken Little, and Mission Impossible II. You can get merch with our logo on ⁠⁠⁠Zazzle⁠⁠⁠. Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry. Follow Evan on⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd ⁠⁠⁠@ev_wess⁠⁠⁠ Follow Jelani on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠Jelani Kelly (@jelanitkelly) • Instagram photos and videos

We look at how this horror classic does a slow burn, whether shock value is good or bad, and how to handle your audience being ahead of your characters. Then we look back at takeaways from our horror cycle. Upcoming Episodes: MCU Tournament You can join our discord server now to interact with us, give feedback, make suggestions, and join our fan community. Check out our ⁠⁠⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠ with our ⁠⁠⁠new video on John Wick.⁠⁠⁠ Support us on ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠and listen to our bonus episodes on the Raimi Spiderman Trilogy, Kingsman, John Wick, our early writing experiences, and our new tangent episode. As well as our watchalongs for Chicken Little, and Mission Impossible II. You can get merch with our logo on ⁠⁠⁠Zazzle⁠⁠⁠. Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry. Follow Evan on⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd ⁠⁠⁠@ev_wess⁠⁠⁠ Follow Jelani on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠Jelani Kelly (@jelanitkelly) • Instagram photos and videos

We look at how this movie sets up characters as cannon fodder, the way it inspires paranoia around everyday life, and its effective use of Chekov's guns. Upcoming Episodes: The Exorcist Check out our ⁠⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠ with our ⁠⁠new video on John Wick.⁠⁠ Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠and listen to our bonus episodes on the Raimi Spiderman Trilogy, Kingsman, John Wick, our early writing experiences, and our new tangent episode. As well as our watchalongs for Chicken Little, and Mission Impossible II. You can get merch with our logo on ⁠⁠Zazzle⁠⁠. Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry. Follow Evan on⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Letterboxd ⁠⁠@ev_wess⁠⁠ Follow Jelani on Instagram ⁠⁠Jelani Kelly (@jelanitkelly) • Instagram photos and videos

We look at this movie's monster, whether it has a "master", the buildup to the reveal, and the balance between having symbolic meaning and being entertaining. We look at how this classic has aged how it balances its split personality villain(s), whether both halves of it work, and how suspenseful and rewatchable it is. Upcoming Episodes: Final Destination 3, The Exorcist Check out our ⁠YouTube channel⁠ with our ⁠new video on John Wick.⁠ Support us on ⁠Patreon⁠⁠ ⁠and listen to our bonus episodes on the Raimi Spiderman Trilogy, Kingsman, John Wick, our early writing experiences, and our new tangent episode. As well as our watchalongs for Chicken Little, and Mission Impossible II. You can get merch with our logo on ⁠Zazzle⁠. Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry. Follow Evan on⁠ ⁠Letterboxd ⁠@ev_wess⁠ Follow Jelani on Instagram ⁠Jelani Kelly (@jelanitkelly) • Instagram photos and videos

We look at how this classic has aged how it balances its split personality villain(s), whether both halves of it work, and how suspenseful and rewatchable it is. Upcoming Episodes: Nope, Final Destination 3, The Exorcist Check out our YouTube channel with our new video on John Wick. Support us on Patreon and listen to our bonus episodes on the Raimi Spiderman Trilogy, Kingsman, John Wick, our early writing experiences, and our new tangent episode. As well as our watchalongs for Chicken Little, and Mission Impossible II. You can get merch with our logo on Zazzle. Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry. Follow Evan on Letterboxd @ev_wess Follow Jelani on Instagram Jelani Kelly (@jelanitkelly) • Instagram photos and videos

We look at the first installment in the Mission Impossible franchise how it does and doesn't make complexity accessible, its messy climax, and its relationship between scale and spectacle. Check out our YouTube channel with our new video on John Wick. Support us on Patreon and listen to our bonus episodes on the Raimi Spiderman Trilogy, Kingsman, John Wick, our early writing experiences, and our new tangent episode. As well as our watchalongs for Chicken Little, and Mission Impossible II. You can get merch with our logo on Zazzle. Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry. Follow Evan on Letterboxd @ev_wess Follow Jelani on Instagram Jelani Kelly (@jelanitkelly) • Instagram photos and videos

We look at the sequel to our favorite movie, its themes of growing up and sacrifice, its identity as a part one, and how it balances Gwen and Miles as dual protagonists. Upcoming episodes: Mission Impossible Check out our YouTube channel with our new video on John Wick. Support us on Patreon and listen to our bonus episodes on the Raimi Spiderman Trilogy, Kingsman, John Wick, our early writing experiences, and our new tangent episode. As well as our watchalongs for Chicken Little, and Mission Impossible II. You can get merch with our logo on Zazzle. Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry. Follow Evan on Letterboxd @ev_wess Follow Jelani on Instagram Jelani Kelly (@jelanitkelly) • Instagram photos and videos

We look at this nearly perfect animated movie.

We look at this classic and its characters motivations, the theme of gender in the workplace, and its excellent scene structure. Upcoming episodes: Spiderman Into the Spiderverse Check out our YouTube channel with our new video on John Wick. Support us on Patreon and listen to our bonus episodes on the Raimi Spiderman Trilogy, Kingsman, John Wick, our early writing experiences, and our new tangent episode. As well as our watchalongs for Chicken Little, and Mission Impossible II. You can get merch with our logo on Zazzle. Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry. Follow Evan on Letterboxd @ev_wess Follow Jelani on Instagram Jelani Kelly (@jelanitkelly) • Instagram photos and videos

We look at this fun summer movie from last year and how its ensemble adds to its unpredictability, its pacifist protagonist, and whether it half-asses its theme well. Upcoming episodes: The Silence of the Lambs Check out our YouTube channel with our new video on John Wick. Support us on Patreon and listen to our bonus episodes on the Raimi Spiderman Trilogy, Kingsman, John Wick, our early writing experiences, and our new tangent episode. As well as our watchalongs for Chicken Little, and Mission Impossible II. You can get merch with our logo on Zazzle. Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry. Follow Evan on Letterboxd @ev_wess Follow Jelani on Instagram Jelani Kelly (@jelanitkelly) • Instagram photos and videos

We look at this unique Gen Z coming of age film, how it captures growing up, the merits of its lack of a traditional plot, its incorporation of social media and the internet, and its protagonist's self awareness. Upcoming episodes: Bullet Train Check out our YouTube channel with our new video on John Wick. Support us on Patreon and listen to our bonus episodes on the Raimi Spiderman Trilogy, Kingsman, John Wick, our early writing experiences, and our new tangent episode. You can get merch with our logo on Zazzle. Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry. Follow Evan on Letterboxd @ev_wess Follow Jelani on Instagram Jelani Kelly (@jelanitkelly) • Instagram photos and videos

In the wake of awards season, we give our own unique awards for the past year's movies. The awards are as follows: Favorite Movie of the Year, Most Overrated, Most Underrated, Biggest Surprise, Biggest Disappointment, Glad you skipped, Worst Movie of the Year, Best Scene, Best Line, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Special/Visual Effects, and Best Music. Send us your picks by commenting on the YouTube video of this episode. Upcoming episodes: Eighth Grade, Bullet Train Check out our YouTube channel with our new video on John Wick. Support us on Patreon and listen to our bonus episodes on the Raimi Spiderman Trilogy, Kingsman, John Wick, our early writing experiences, and our new tangent episode. You can get merch with our logo on Zazzle. Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry. A kids version of Descended Awakening is available on Amazon. Follow Evan on Letterboxd @ev_wess Follow Jelani on Instagram Jelani Kelly (@jelanitkelly) • Instagram photos and videos

We look at this recent surprise hit, how it raises questions effectively, its balance of realism and art, and its commentary on audience. Upcoming episodes: Eighth Grade, Bullet Train Check out our YouTube channel with our new video on Kingsman Support us on Patreon and listen to our bonus episodes on the Raimi Spiderman Trilogy, Kingsman, our early writing experiences, and our new tangent episode. You can get merch with our logo on Zazzle. Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry. A kids version of Descended Awakening is available on Amazon. Follow Evan on Letterboxd @ev_wess Follow Jelani on Instagram Jelani Kelly (@jelanitkelly) • Instagram photos and videos --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We look at this very 2004 movie, how it fails at its human-father-robot-child motif, and how it ages as an AI story. Upcoming episodes: The Menu Check out our YouTube channel with our new video on Kingsman Support us on Patreon and listen to our bonus episodes on the Raimi Spiderman Trilogy, Kingsman, and our early writing experiences. You can get merch with our logo on Zazzle. Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry. A kids version of Descended Awakening is available on Amazon. Follow Evan on Letterboxd @ev_wess Follow Jelani on Instagram Jelani Kelly (@jelanitkelly) • Instagram photos and videos --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We look at Rian Johnson's second installment in the Knives Out franchise, how it differs from other murder mysteries, the pros and cons of its non-linear storytelling, the theme of disruption, and the symbol of the glass onion. Upcoming episodes: I Robot, The Menu Check out our YouTube channel with our new video on Kingsman Support us on Patreon and listen to our bonus episodes on the Raimi Spiderman Trilogy, Kingsman, and our early writing experiences. You can get merch with our logo on Zazzle. Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry. A kids version of Descended Awakening is available on Amazon. Follow Miguel on Instagram @migtega Follow Evan on Letterboxd @ev_wess Follow Jelani on Instagram Jelani Kelly (@jelanitkelly) • Instagram photos and videos --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We compare the two drugs-that-let-you-access-100%-of-your-brain movies and center on their protagonists, their endings, where they go with their premise, and what a better ending might be for a movie with this premise. Upcoming episodes: I Robot, Glass Onion Check out our YouTube channel with our new video on Kingsman Support us on Patreon and listen to our bonus episodes on the Raimi Spiderman Trilogy, Kingsman, and our early writing experiences. You can get merch with our logo on Zazzle. Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry. A kids version of Descended Awakening is available on Amazon. Follow Evan on Letterboxd @ev_wess Follow Jelani on Instagram Jelani Kelly (@jelanitkelly) • Instagram photos and videos --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We look at this recent classic and how it effectively has the villain win, its balance of tone, accessibility, and the importance of characters having worldviews. Upcoming episodes: Limitless vs. Lucy, I Robot Check out our YouTube channel with our new video essay on Spiderman. Support us on Patreon and listen to our bonus episodes on the Raimi Spiderman Trilogy, Kingsman, and our early writing experiences. You can get merch with our logo on Zazzle. Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry. A kids version of Descended Awakening is available on Amazon. Follow Evan on Letterboxd @ev_wess Follow Jelani on Instagram Jelani Kelly (@jelanitkelly) • Instagram photos and videos --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We look at this recent streaming hit and how it deals with genre, its portrayal of history, and how fun its style makes it. Upcoming episodes: Se7en, Limitless vs. Lucy Check out our YouTube channel with our new video essay on Spiderman. Support us on Patreon and listen to our bonus episodes on the Raimi Spiderman Trilogy, Kingsman, and our early writing experiences. You can get merch with our logo on Zazzle. Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry. A kids version of Descended Awakening is available on Amazon. Follow the show on Twitter @intanalysis18 Follow Evan on Twitter and Letterboxd @ev_wess Follow Jelani on Twitter @jelanitkelly and on Instagram Jelani Kelly (@jelanitkelly) • Instagram photos and videos --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We finish out the Dark Knight trilogy and talk about Bane (with several Bane impressions from Evan), the deviations from the source material, whether there is too much happening, and taking creative lessons from the whole trilogy. Upcoming episodes: The Harder They Fall, Se7en Check out our YouTube channel with our new video essay on Spiderman. Support us on Patreon and listen to our bonus episodes on the Raimi Spiderman Trilogy, Kingsman, and our early writing experiences. You can get merch with our logo on Zazzle. Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry. A kids version of Descended Awakening is available on Amazon. Follow the show on Twitter @intanalysis18 Follow Evan on Twitter and Letterboxd @ev_wess Follow Jelani on Twitter @jelanitkelly and on Instagram Jelani Kelly (@jelanitkelly) • Instagram photos and videos --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Timecode from trigger warning: 10:15 to 16:45. We look at the favorite child of the trilogy, how it defines heroism, the comparisons it draws between Harvey Dent and Batman, and its themes of chaos and tragedy. Upcoming episodes: The Dark Knight Rises Check out our YouTube channel with our new video essay on Spiderman. Support us on Patreon and listen to our bonus episodes on the Raimi Spiderman Trilogy, Kingsman, and our early writing experiences. You can get merch with our logo on Zazzle. Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry. A kids version of Descended Awakening is available on Amazon. Follow the show on Twitter @intanalysis18 Follow Evan on Twitter @ev_wess Follow Jelani on Twitter @jelanitkelly and on Instagram Jelani Kelly (@jelanitkelly) • Instagram photos and videos --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In the first of our Dark Knight Trilogy episodes, we look at arguably the definitive superhero origin story, how it uses fear across its 3 acts, its villains, and why, against all odds, Jelani really likes it. Upcoming episodes: The Dark Knight, The Dark Knight Rises Check out our YouTube channel with our new video essay on Spiderman. Support us on Patreon and listen to our bonus episodes on the Raimi Spiderman Trilogy, Kingsman, and our early writing experiences. You can get merch with our logo on Zazzle. Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry. A kids version of Descended Awakening is available on Amazon. Follow the show on Twitter @intanalysis18 Follow Evan on Twitter @ev_wess Follow Jelani on Twitter @jelanitkelly and on Instagram Jelani Kelly (@jelanitkelly) • Instagram photos and videos --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We discuss how this historical (?) epic adapts the myth that it is based on, how it uses its identity to be a relatively unbiased war movie, and the character web that sits at the heart of it. Upcoming episodes: The Dark Knight Trilogy Check out our YouTube channel with our new video essay on Spiderman. Support us on Patreon and listen to our bonus episodes on the Raimi Spiderman Trilogy, Kingsman, and our early writing experiences. You can get merch with our logo on Zazzle. Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry. A kids version of Descended Awakening is available on Amazon. Follow the show on Twitter @intanalysis18 Follow Evan on Twitter @ev_wess Follow Jelani on Twitter @jelanitkelly and on Instagram Jelani Kelly (@jelanitkelly) • Instagram photos and videos --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

SPOILER AND CONTENT WARNING!! We tackle the third season of dark superhero show and look at how it stacks up against the other seasons, new and returning characters, its examination of the nature of power, its social commentary and weirdly blatant references to recent events, and our predictions for season 4. Upcoming episodes: Troy Check out our YouTube channel with our new video essay on Spiderman. Support us on Patreon and listen to our bonus episodes on the Raimi Spiderman Trilogy, Kingsman, and our early writing experiences. You can get merch with our logo on Zazzle. Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry. A kids version of Descended Awakening is available on Amazon. Follow the show on Twitter @intanalysis18 Follow Evan on Twitter @ev_wess Follow Jelani on Twitter @jelanitkelly and on Instagram Jelani Kelly (@jelanitkelly) • Instagram photos and videos --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We look at some of the more pivotal scenes of this movie, how it deals with tension and stakes, and whether the age difference of the main characters is distracting or purposeful. Upcoming episodes: The Boys Season 3, Troy Check out our YouTube channel with our new video essay on Spiderman. Support us on Patreon and listen to our bonus episodes on the Raimi Spiderman Trilogy, Kingsman, and our early writing experiences. You can get merch with our logo on Zazzle. Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry. A kids version of Descended Awakening is available on Amazon. Follow the show on Twitter @intanalysis18 Follow Evan on Twitter @ev_wess Follow Jelani on Twitter @jelanitkelly and on Instagram Jelani Kelly (@jelanitkelly) • Instagram photos and videos --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Content warning timecode approximately 1:00:45 to 1:02:15. We discuss this absurdist movie's unforgiving critique of capitalism, its purposeful weirdness, how it highlights real-world codeswitching, and the significance of its characters names. Upcoming episodes: Call me by Your Name, Troy Support us on Patreon and listen to our bonus episodes on the Raimi Spiderman Trilogy, Kingsman, and our early writing experiences. You can get merch with our logo on Zazzle. Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry. Check out our YouTube channel with our video essays. A kids version of Descended Awakening is available on Amazon. Follow the show on Twitter @intanalysis18 Follow Evan on Twitter @ev_wess Follow Jelani on Twitter @jelanitkelly and on Instagram Jelani Kelly (@jelanitkelly) • Instagram photos and videos --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We cover the surprise hit of the year and how it takes the multiverse genre further than other movies, its many themes, and its approach to Evelyn as a protagonist. Upcoming episodes: Sorry to Bother You, Call me by Your Name Support us on Patreon and listen to our bonus episodes on the Raimi Spiderman Trilogy, Kingsman, and our early writing experiences. You can get merch with our logo on Zazzle. Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry. Check out our YouTube channel with our video essays. A kids version of Descended Awakening is available on Amazon. Follow the show on Twitter @intanalysis18 Follow Evan on Twitter @ev_wess Follow Jelani on Twitter @jelanitkelly and on Instagram Jelani Kelly (@jelanitkelly) • Instagram photos and videos --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We discuss one of the biggest movies of all time, how it differs from its source material, its balance of horror and awe, and whether there is any good reason to have a deus ex machina. Upcoming episodes: Everything Everywhere All At Once, Sorry to Bother You Support us on Patreon and listen to our bonus episodes on the Raimi Spiderman Trilogy, Kingsman, and our early writing experiences. You can get merch with our logo on Zazzle. Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry. Check out our YouTube channel with our video essays. A kids version of Descended Awakening is available on Amazon. Follow the show on Twitter @intanalysis18 Follow Evan on Twitter @ev_wess Follow Jelani on Twitter @jelanitkelly and on Instagram Jelani Kelly (@jelanitkelly) • Instagram photos and videos --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app