This week we're talking about J.J. Abrams's feature film directorial debut, Mission Impossible 3. We're joined by editor-in-chief of The Beaverton Luke Gordon Field to talk about a villain that pops, charming dialogue, incredible effects, starting in medias res, and setting the tone for the rest of this series. This episode brought to you by Mint Mobile. With Mint Mobile all plans come with unlimited talk and text + high-speed data starting at $15 a month. To get your new wireless plan for just $15 month, and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE, go to www.mintmobile.com/tfs   

391: Mission Impossible 3 (with Luke Gordon Field)

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. 

391: Mission Impossible 3 (with Luke Gordon Field)

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