"We’ve been charged with telling new stories for a younger generation because they deserve what we all had — a mythology to call their own." Disney's announcement of new Star Wars films, theme parks, TV shows, and other goodies have us wondering — how much is too much? Do we need a new Spider-Man, a Fantastic Four reboot, more Star Trek, and another Avengers film? Where do artistic endeavors end and commercial franchises begin? Why do these stories keep repeating, despite our fatigue, and how do we keep them relevant? Special guest, geeky photographer and host of the On Taking Pictures podcast Bill Wadman.
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"We’ve been charged with telling new stories for a younger generation because they deserve what we all had — a mythology to call their own." Disney's announcement of new Star Wars films, theme parks, TV shows, and other goodies have us wondering — how much is too much? Do we need a new Spider-Man, a Fantastic Four reboot, more Star Trek, and another Avengers film? Where do artistic endeavors end and commercial franchises begin? Why do these stories keep repeating, despite our fatigue, and how do we keep them relevant? Special guest, geeky photographer and host of the On Taking Pictures podcast Bill Wadman.
Episode 62: Furious 7, Fast and Furious VS. Mission: Impossible, Top 5 Guilty Pleasures
Super Fantastic Nerd Hour!
1 hour 45 minutes 41 seconds
10 years ago
Episode 62: Furious 7, Fast and Furious VS. Mission: Impossible, Top 5 Guilty Pleasures
“The most important thing in life will always be the people in this room, right here, right now.” We discuss the latest entry into the Fast and Furiousverse - Furious 7! What elevates this franchise above your average action film? How did it become an accidental cinematic universe? What was the impact of Paul Walker’s passing and how does the film honor his life? Plus all the reasons why Vin Diesel is so awesome. In the INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER, what franchise has better team setpieces — The Fast and Furious or Mission: Impossible? We confess our top 5 guilty pleasures. 0:00 - 31:28: Furious 7 (non-spoilers); 31:29 - 50:58: Furious 7 (spoilers); 50:59 - 1:03:35: INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER: Fast and Furious VS. Mission: Impossible;1:03:36 - 1:45:41: Top 5 Guilty Pleasures.
Super Fantastic Nerd Hour!
"We’ve been charged with telling new stories for a younger generation because they deserve what we all had — a mythology to call their own." Disney's announcement of new Star Wars films, theme parks, TV shows, and other goodies have us wondering — how much is too much? Do we need a new Spider-Man, a Fantastic Four reboot, more Star Trek, and another Avengers film? Where do artistic endeavors end and commercial franchises begin? Why do these stories keep repeating, despite our fatigue, and how do we keep them relevant? Special guest, geeky photographer and host of the On Taking Pictures podcast Bill Wadman.
