Guest Sam Parker joins Carl and Eitan to take them from the sewers of Paris to the top of the Burj Khalifa. They discuss filmmaker Brad Bird and his place in the evolution of franchise filmmaking. The three also dig into how Bird’s influences and animation background shape his films’ visuals and narratives.

In news this week, Eitan and Carl skeptically respond to Netflix’s announcement that they will be cash-flow positive by the end of 2021. They also check in with WandaVision.

The main topic starts at 17:35 this week.

Music: Feather Duster by Silverman Sound Studios – https://www.silvermansound.com