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Our Christmas episode of Kill the Cat comes with a bow! We’re looking at how Hawkeye incorporates some well-loved tropes of both the superhero and the Christmas genres while making them feel both fresh and earned. Spoilers for Hawkeye and MCU in general ahead.

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In this episode of Marvel Madness, we’re looking at how The Falcon and the Winter Soldier uses banter. While watching Sam and Bucky snipe at each other is fun, this style of dialogue is difficult to get right, so we’ve compiled some tips and tricks for you. Spoilers for The Falcon and the Winter Soldier and the MCU in general ahead.

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Welcome to Episode Four of our Marvel Madness series. In this episode, we're looking at how WandaVision blends a decade-hopping sitcom with the classic superhero genre we’ve come to expect, and how it all connects to theme and character. Spoilers for WandaVision and Infinity War ahead.

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Welcome to Episode Three of our Marvel Madness series. In this episode, we’re looking at the Marvel animated series What If...?, in particular episode 4, What If Dr Strange Lost His Heart Instead of His Hands? This was by far one of our favourite episodes, and a great example of how to use tragedy and negative character arcs that to allow us to watch our favourite characters become the worst version of themselves. Spoilers ahead for the episode and for the What If...? series.

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Welcome to Episode Two of our Marvel Madness series. Today we’re talking about one of the ambitious movies of Phase 4, Spiderman: No Way Home and how to do great fan service. Spoilers ahead for No Way Home and other Marvel films. 

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Welcome to Episode One of our Marvel Madness series. Today we’re talking about Captain America, and how flat change arcs can be used to create inspiring characters. As a special treat, we are also joined by Brian Bitner, writer for Lessons from the Screenplay, and cohost of their podcast Beyond the Screenplay. Spoilers ahead for the Avengers and Captain America movies.

You can find Lessons from the Screenplay on YouTube and Beyond the Screenplay wherever you listen to podcasts.

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In this episode, we’re looking at the 2018 horror film, A Quiet Place, and how it creates a monster that is deeply connected to its characters and theme. Spoilers ahead.

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We know what we’re going to talk about today! In this episode, we will be discussing the Disney cartoon Phineas and Ferb, and how the writers used a strict episode formula to create an enjoyable, fun show for all ages. Spoilers ahead.

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Welcome to Kill The Cat. In this episode, we’re looking at one of the best sequels of all time; Toy Story 2. We’ve covered a few sequels in our past episodes, and so decided to dedicate an entire discussion to how to create the perfect sequel. Spoilers for Toy Story 1-4 ahead.

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