In this special episode of  Father Malone's Weekly Roundup,Father Malone is joined by The Projection Booth's Mike White and The Kulturecast's Chris Stachiw to dive into the newly released Marvel film 'Thunderbolts Asterisk.' They discuss the film's portrayal of Marvel's unconventional team of anti-heroes exploring themes of redemption, betrayal, and blurred moral lines. The hosts express mixed feelings about the movie, highlighting its pacing issues, tonal inconsistencies, and lack of stakes, despite acknowledging some effective moments and visual effects. They also delve into broader concerns about the current state and future direction of the MCU, including the impact of multiverse narratives and upcoming projects like 'Avengers: Doomsday' and the 'Fantastic Four'. The episode underscores a desire for Marvel to take more creative risks and fully commit to its narrative choices moving forward. 

00:00 Introduction and Hosts
00:50 First Impressions and Spoilers 
06:54 Thunderbolts' Team Dynamics
15:48 Sentry
21:34 Marvel's Multiverse and Stakes
34:00 Ghost 
39:30 Missed Opportunities in the Plot
45:04 Marvel's Direction and Future 
50:11 The Multiverse and Marvel's Challenges 
54:14 Final Thoughts and Recommendations

FATHER MALONE
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Chris Stachiw
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Mike White 
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