**WARNING** This episode contains spoilers from beginning to end - go watch the movie and come back... And the book too, if you insist... But seriously, if you haven't seen the movie, go repent and come back. **WARNING**

And now for a normal episode description: WE ARE TALKING ABOUT CHILDREN OF MEN AND IT IS GREAT AND YOU SHOULD LOVE IT AND YESSSSS!!!! The guys discuss PD James' dystopian novel, a trenchant analysis of politics and power that speaks urgently to this social moment and deserves to be rediscovered. And they mention the movie that PD James was "fine to be associated with", directed by the masterful Alfonso Cuarón. The discussion is passionate, combative, and filled with terrible pronunciations.

Show Notes

• Housekeeping links!
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  • Reminder - Michael has a new podcast! I Make My Wife Watch Movies
• At least one person agrees with Kyle
• Our favorite Nerd Writer also points out you should never ignore the background in The Children of Men. This is required viewing if you're a fan of the film.

Character Cheat Sheet!

• Clive Owen as Theo
• Michael Cane as Jasper
• Julianne Moore as Julian

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