Episode 391: 'Captain America: Brave New World' with Austin Taylor

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 Reid
Drea - Jane Fonda’s SAG Life Achievement Acceptance Speech
Austin - Beating strangers at Magic (the Gathering)
Ify - Timothee’s SAG speech

ITIDIC

1. Spirit Awards Recap!
2. Amazon Now Has Creative Control of James Bond Franchise
3. Nicole Kidman has worked with 19 Female Directors in the past 8 years

Staff Picks
Alonso - The Spook Who Sat By the Door
Drea - Soundtrack to a Coup D’Etat
Austin - Princess Mononoke
Ify - Air Force One

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With
Kevin Avery
Drea Clark
Alonso Duralde

Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
Sr. Producer Laura Swisher