X-MEN: APOCALYPSE (2016)

Our X-MEN mini-series continues as we investigate the 80s set sequel to Days of Future Past, 2016’s X-Men: Apocalypse!

After the back-to-back massive success of Days of Future Past and Deadpool, there was only one place for the franchise to go next: downhill! Apocalypse is a film that attempts to end the story of the adults introduced in the 60s while introducing a new generation of mutant kids; but ultimately it seems confused by its villain, its characters, and the timeline reset in the previous film, resulting in an all-around baffling and bloated mess (and an honestly offensive misuse of Oscar Isaac). It’s not great!

Joining Nick and Scott to talk about hair loss, false gods, “…and now they’re the X-Men” is writer and podcaster, Michael Nixon (The Game of Rassilon).

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