We're talking about the first season of the Marvel Spotlight series Echo. We talk about what the Marvel Spotlight means, fleshed out family, cool ancestors, great action, what this show didn't need, and kicking butt with no powers. This episode brought to you by Mint Mobile. Mint Mobile is giving you the gift of insane savings. For a limited time, buy any 3-month Mint Mobile plan to get 3 more months FREE and cut your wireless bill to just $15 by going to www.mintmobile.com/tfs 

418: Echo

Comedians Andrew Ivimey and Diana McCallum break down a different superhero movie or TV show every week, hilariously highlighting everything you never noticed in your favorite franchises.

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This week we're talking about Series 14 a.k.a. Season 1 of Doctor Who, episodes 1-6. Basically the 2024 15th Doctor. There's a lot of numbers to keep track of! We talk about the Doctor/Companion vibes, the cosplayers, time loops, the Disney of it all, and taking straight shots at social problems. This episode is brought to you by Mint Mobile. Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at MintMobile.com/tfs. $45 upfront payment required (equivalent to $15/mo.). New customers on first 3 month plan only. Speeds slower above 40GB on Unlimited plan. Additional taxes, fees and restrictions apply. See MINT MOBILE for details.   

438: Doctor Who Series 14/Season 1

This week we're talking about Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. We talk about how for better or worse it is definitely a saga, young actors switching to also young but not as young actors, incredible action story telling, and who's holding the world together. This episode is brought to you by Mint Mobile. Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at MintMobile.com/tfs. $45 upfront payment required (equivalent to $15/mo.). New customers on first 3 month plan only. Speeds slower above 40GB on Unlimited plan. Additional taxes, fees and restrictions apply. See MINT MOBILE for details.   

437: Furiosa A Mad Max Saga

This week we're talking about Mad Max: Fury Road. It's the introduction of Furiosa but also of the flame thrower guitar guy. We talk about cool crashes, war boys redemption, and the not so subtle commentary on man. This episode is brought to you by Mint Mobile. Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at MintMobile.com/tfs. $45 upfront payment required (equivalent to $15/mo.). New customers on first 3 month plan only. Speeds slower above 40GB on Unlimited plan. Additional taxes, fees and restrictions apply. See MINT MOBILE for details.   

436: Mad Max Fury Road

This week we're talking about the newest addition to Ape Town and also coin the term Ape Town. It's Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes. We talk about the hot year for vaults, bland looks, little monkey stories and ask why water is insta-kill to apes. This episode is brought to you by Mint Mobile. Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at MintMobile.com/tfs. $45 upfront payment required (equivalent to $15/mo.). New customers on first 3 month plan only. Speeds slower above 40GB on Unlimited plan. Additional taxes, fees and restrictions apply. See MINT MOBILE for details.   

435: Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes

This week we're talking about the unsung heroes of cinema in The Fall Guy. We talk about whether stunt people can fight in real life, Emily Blunt having chemistry with everyone, the joy of collaboration, the essence of Ryan Gosling, and the line between fun and pretension. 

418: Echo

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