Finally, years after taking the reins from Steve Rogers, Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson finally gets his turn on the big screen. And he’s being asking to work with an impulsive, angry president with a history of abuse of power. Sounds like some juicy fodder, right? Right, Disney’s Marvel?? Austin Taylor from Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries joins us to unpack what’s going on. Then, we name some favorite “fun” movies that have something important to say.
What’s Good?Alonso - Rachel Maddow chastising MSNBC over Joy ReidDrea - Jane Fonda’s SAG Life Achievement Acceptance SpeechAustin - Beating strangers at Magic (the Gathering)Ify - Timothee’s SAG speech
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Staff PicksAlonso - The Spook Who Sat By the DoorDrea - Soundtrack to a Coup D’EtatAustin - Princess MononokeIfy - Air Force One
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WithDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeIfy Nwadiwe
Produced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher