This week on the podcast Brian and Darryl go head to head in another installment of Actor vs. Actor. Then they had a chance to check out ‘Malek – Reigning Devil’ #1 from Jeffrey Haas and Juan Manuel Almiron and they share their thoughts on the book. Plus news about the demise of The DC Universe App, What’s going on with movie theaters, and why and how China is reopening theaters so fast.

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Summary

A new Devil reigns in Hell. Betrayed by God, the fallen angel Malek is burning to get revenge.

Creative Team

Writer/Creator: Jeffrey Haas

You can pick up your copy of ‘Malek – Reigning Devil’ #1 … HERE!!!!

In this segment, Brian and Darryl have each chosen an actor and they will talk about the roles they have performed, picking a role where they were good, one where they were great, and a role they should probably try to avoid in the future.

Chris Pratt

The Roles

Parks and Rec, Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 1, The Magnificient 7

The Good

Parks and Rec (2009)

Andy Dwyer in “Parks and Rec”. Despite his longstanding role as Bright Abbott in “Everwood” and a guest-starring role on “The OC”, P&R truly allowed Pratt’s comedic timing (a major aspect of his charm) to mature. This would serve him well going forward, allowing him to combine a swashbuckling nature of Peter Quill and Jurassic World’s Owen Grady. Though rarely a part of the primary storyline, his ability to grab the screen when the opportunity afforded was impressive, particularly when looking at the power of P&R’s ensemble cast.

The Great

Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 1 (2014)

Peter Quill GotG, Vol 1: One thing the MCU has done throughout its decade-plus run is finding the perfect actor to bring their characters to life. Helped by his stint on Parks & Rec, Pratt’s Quill is the embodiment of his manchild that was Andy Dwyer. But unlike Andy, Quill showcased courage and badassery befitting a space pirate. Guardians allowed Pratt to tap into his action/adventure talents, fostered by his ability to use jokes as a shield for the pain of loss. When Quill finally confronts his perceived shame of turning away from his dying mom, Pratt finds an emotional depth that, even now, ranks as one of the most emotional moments of the MCU.

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