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T'Challa is dead, leaving Wakanda without decisive leadership on the international stage. In this episode, Maverick and Avalon discuss the internal struggles of Shuri, Ramonda, Okoye, and the rest as they mourn and move forward in the face of a new enemy.
T'Challa strives to be a noble ruler, but doesn't know how to lead Wakanda after his father's death. But when the sins of the father come to haunt him and heirlooms of the kingdom are stolen, T'Challa is forced to become more than the Black Panther. He must understand true leadership as king of Wakanda. In this episode, Maverick and Malachi discuss the issues of leadership and growth as this fascinating superhero is played out on the big screen.
We all want an ideal to live up to. In this episode, Maverick and Malachi discuss how William Wallace inspired many as he pursued what he knew was right: freedom for his country.
Continuing the Star Wars series, Maverick and his co-host Andrew discuss the Rebellion as they flee from the clutches of Darth Vader. The infamous showdown between Luke and the dark lord lives in infamy, as Andrew and Maverick discuss Vader's development and the truth behind Anakin Skywalker.
Moving into a darker superhero world, Batman emerges with a vengeance to take on the riddler in this new take on a classic superhero. In this episode, Maverick and his co-host Jennaline discuss the dark knight's re-emergence on the big screen, the grit that comes with him, and the similarities between him and his foes.
Venturing into the disturbing side of cinema, 10 Cloverfield Lane travels the paths of truth and lies in this small cast. In this episode, Maverick and Nicholas discuss the values of three characters locked in a bunker together, trying to determine if the apocalypse truly rages outside.
Comedy and action are back as James Gunn brings home a bloody DC movie. In this episode, Maverick and Avalon discuss what James Gunn did in his brief departure from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and if the comedy and gore are worth the watch.
An epic which has been critically acclaimed for generations. In this episode, Maverick Dickson and his co-host Avalon delve into why this is the case. Full of tropes and plot points used over and again today, Seven Samurai is known to be one of the first movies to showcase these pieces. But does the movie need to be over three hours long?
A fascinating movie dealing with interweaving themes, No Country For Old Men is an award winning piece of cinema for a reason. In this episode, Maverick Dickson and his co-host Avalon Dickson delve into why this is the case, as we explore Llewelyn Moss's frantic scramble from death together.
Every hero has a struggle to become who they must be. In this episode, Maverick and his co-host Avalon discuss the merits of the original superhero movie, Iron Man, and his struggle to turn weapons of war into methods of peace. Full of unique points rarely seen in Marvel superhero movies today, Iron Man has elements which began a long franchise of superhero movies.
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A Lost Plot: where cinematic plots are taken apart piece by piece to determine what makes that movie great, or why it has been forgotten today.