In this episode, we discuss our summer in terms of movie-going, from big superhero blockbusters to contemplative indie dramas. Topics include our evolving taste in films, the benefit of cheap afternoon matinee tickets, and our weakness for cute animals sidekicks. Content warnings: mentions of violence and death, racism, alcoholism, sexual assault, and homophobia. Media Mentioned: Episode 48 – 28 Zombies Later The Pitt (TV show) Sorcery and Small Magics by Maiga Doocy A Legionnaire’s Guide to Love and Peace by Emily Skrutskie Catwoman: Lonely City by Cliff Chiang 28 Years Later dir. Danny Boyle Superman dir. James Gunn X-Men: First Class dir. Matthew Vaughn Guardians of the Galaxy dir. James Gunn The Suicide Squad dir. James Gunn Upright (TV show) KPop Demon Hunters dir. Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans The Life of Chuck dir. Mike Flanagan On Writing by Stephen King The Phoenician Scheme dir. Wes Anderson Strictly Ballroom dir. Baz Luhrmann Rushmore dir. Wes Anderson Moonrise Kingdom dir. Wes Anderson Asteroid City dir. Wes Anderson A Quiet Place: Day One dir. Michael Sarnoski Fantastic Four: First Steps dir. Matt Shakman Gladiator II dir. Ridley Scott Episode 41 – There’s No Place Like Rome Wakanda Forever dir. Ryan Coogler Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings dir. Destin Daniel Cretton Furiosa dir. George Miller Fantastic Four (2015) dir. Josh Trank Fantastic Four by Ryan North Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman Lord of Misrule dir. William Brent Bell Near Dark dir. Kathryn Bigelow In the Summers dir. Alessandra Lacorazza Dune (1984) dir. David Lynch Honey, Don’t! dir. Ethan Coen Drive Away Dolls dir. Ethan Coen Fargo dir. Joel and Ethan Coen Knives Out dir. Rian Johnson Jurassic Park dir. Steven Spielberg The Dark Knight dir. Christopher Nolan