Our X-MEN mini-series continues as we investigate 2014’s timeline straddling event film, X-Men: Days of Future Past!

After the modest success of First Class, only one thing could come next: a generation spanning crossover film, of course! Much to the chagrin of director Matthew Vaughn, who felt it was too early in the lifespan of the new cast to do it, the studio was all-in on the concept of bringing back the original cast for an adaptation of the seminal X-Men comic by Chris Claremount and John Byrne. So, when Vaughn stepped away to direct Kingsman instead, Fox turned to Bryan Singer to return to the director’s chair (if only they could have kept him in it!).

Joining Nick and Scott to talk about speed runs, peaking too early, and baffling final shots is writer, artist, and podcaster, Jason Hammons (That Might Be Cool).

CONTENT WARNING: This episode features frank discussions about some of the allegations against Bryan Singer, et al. through the testimony of their victims and public records. While there are many allegations against Singer, we focused on the events leading to and surrounding the making of this particular film.

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Edited by Scott Tofte