Our X-MEN mini-series comes to a close after thirteen films with the culmination of a nearly 20 year journey, whether you like it or not, 2019’s Dark Phoenix!

After the chaos on set caused by Bryan Singer on Apocalypse, franchise screenwriter Simon Kinberg was coaxed into directing the next installment by the cast. Kinberg decided to take this opportunity to right a wrong by taking another swing at adapting the Dark Phoenix Saga but “doing it right this time.” His goal? To make a small, but emotionally gripping drama film that would be released in the dead of winter. Instead, Fox decided to release it as a summer tentpole blockbuster in the middle of June. It did not go well.

Joining Nick and Scott to talk about space missions, presidential phone lines, and poorly adapting an iconic comic storyline twice is podcaster, Mark Watlington (Best Pictures).

CONTENT WARNING: This episode features frank discussions about some of the allegations against Bryan Singer, et al. through the testimony of their victims and public records. While there are many allegations against Singer, we focused on the events leading to and surrounding the making of this particular film.

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Edited by Scott Tofte.