‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’ and the Limits of the Multiverse Plotline. Plus, ‘Tár’ and ‘Poker Face.’

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‘The Bear’ Season 5, Episodes 1-3 and ‘The Agency’ Season 2 Premiere. Plus, the State of Comic Book Movies.

Chris and Andy talk about the widely negative critical response to ‘Supergirl’ and what it says about the state of comic book movies (3:22). Then, inspired by the full season releases of both ‘The Bear’ and ‘The Agency,’ they talk about how the binge-drop model affects each show ...  Show more

‘House of the Dragon’ Is Back. Was It Worth the Wait? Plus, ‘Star City’ Episode 5.

Chris and Andy talk about their feelings around ‘Toy Story 5’ (7:44) and the somewhat surprising cancellation of Netflix’s ‘The Boroughs’ (13:59). Then they break down the ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 premiere (28:36). Later, they discuss ‘Star City’ Episode 5 (55:43). Finally, ...  Show more

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