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The MCU lightens up in its darkest phase with GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY--or does it? After the internal devastation of IRON MAN 3, THOR: DARK WORLD and WINTER SOLDIER, Marvel wants you to root for the bad guys! This week, Steve, Daniel and Jacob explore the deeper meaning of trust and evil in the farthest reaches of space.

With his latest film, AGAINST THE NIGHT, director Brian Cavallaro wants to acknowledge horror movie tropes while making use of them as well. This week, Brian speaks with Steve about what influences his style, the challenges of filming on location and our fascination with the paranormal.

Captain America returns and he quickly discovers that the world--and the S.H.I.E.L.D--he once knew no longer exists. His foundations shaken, Cap is forced on the run, looking for any allies who might be worth his trust. Plus, as a ghost from his past resurfaces in the form of the Winter Soldier, Cap is forced to ask the question of who is worth saving in the middle of this chaos. This week, the team discusses the nature of evil and how we know we can trust others.

With ANNIHILATION, director Alex Garland has created a film which both dazzles its audience while dividing them at the same time. Starring Natalie Portman, the film offers gorgeous visuals yet it's wild ending has polarized critics and science fiction fans alike. This week, Steve welcomes Patrick Hicks (co-host, Feelin' Film podcast) to wrestle through Garland's vision while discussing the nature of repentance and new life.

Marvel continues their journey to go dark with THOR: THE DARK WORLD. In this chapter of the MCU, Thor and his lady love, Jane Foster, come face to face with the next Infinity Stone and then... stuff... happens? For one of the more non-sensical chapters of the story, Steve welcomes Megan and Daniel to try to figure out some of the film's more confusing messages.

With film credits like THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS and XXX in his repertoire, director Rob Cohen knows his way around an action movie. As Rob prepares to unleash his latest epic adventure, THE HURRICANE HEIST, into theatres, Steve had the opportunity to speak with him about why he loves action films and how they have changed over the years.

After the attack of New York in the AVENGERS, how do you deal with the trauma? That's the main question asked by IRON MAN 3, one of the more divisive entries into the MCU. Tony Stark returns and he's running from his past, both literally and emotionally. Megan and Jacob return to discuss anxiety, trauma and facing our demons with Steve.

As Marvel unleashed BLACK PANTHER, even they could not have foreseen the incredible impact that the film has had on both the box office and the culture at large! With its lush visuals and healthy portrayal of African-Americans, PANTHER has sparked positive conversations about race and depictions of culture on the big screen. This week, Steve welcomes back Chris Utley and Arnaldo Reyes to talk about the film's impact and the power telling one's own story.

With the completion of Phase One of the MCU, Joss Whedon offers us a cornucopia of superhero epicness in THE AVENGERS! Finally bringing together all the heroes you've come to love, THE AVENGERS brings conflict as they learn how to operate in community together!

Grab your shield and Super Soldier Syrum! This week, we take a trip back in time to WWII to meet the First Avenger himself, Captain America! He can fight Nazis but is he a good man?