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The 42cast Episode 183: It’s About Time

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2023/05/26

Time travel is one of the classic expressions of science-fiction. H.G. Wells went there with his time machine and Hollywood has gone to that well many times and told us many stories with that idea as their basis. In this episode we do a deep dive on time travel. We discuss the methods and philosophies... The post The 42cast Episode 183: It’s About Time appeared first on The 42cast.

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The 42cast Episode 182: Deus Ant Machina

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2023/05/17

Marvel seems to be getting bigger and bigger all the time. Recently, though, they’ve reversed course and brought us their tiniest tale of all. It’s a story with small stakes that’s about coming together as a family, commumication, and weird hobbies. Of course we are talking about Ant Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. Come with... The post The 42cast Episode 182: Deus Ant Machina appeared first on The 42cast.

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The 42cast Episode 181: Leveling Up

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2023/04/27

Cloak & Dagger was one of the projects produced by the old Marvel TV group. In the days before Disney+, Marvel TV produced many hits including Agents of SHIELD and the six Marvel Netflix series. Out of all of those projects that received multiple seasons Cloak & Dagger seems to have been left behind. The... The post The 42cast Episode 181: Leveling Up appeared first on The 42cast.

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The 42cast Episode 180: Batman Begins Again

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2023/04/12

Although DC has had many television series in the last few years, Gotham was one of the strangest and most surprising. Lasting for five-years on the Fox network, the series showcased a Gotham city before Bruce Wayne became Batman. Despite some very unusual takes on some of the mainstays and minor characters of the Batman... The post The 42cast Episode 180: Batman Begins Again appeared first on The 42cast.

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The 42cast Episode 179: Gunning the Box Office

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2023/04/03

The hierarchy of power in the DC Universe has changed again! The comic world was shocked last October when it was announced that James Gunn and Peter Safran would help a new DC Studios division of Warner Bros. In the past few months, Gunn has been forthcoming with quite a few details about his plans... The post The 42cast Episode 179: Gunning the Box Office appeared first on The 42cast.

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The 42cast Episode 178: Going for the Cat Trick

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2023/03/21

Black Panther was a tremendously successful film. Showcasing Afro-futurism within the MCU it became a cultural touchstone for people of African descent and those who weren’t, allowing them to bond over their shared delight at this fresh take on a superhero story. In this episode we talk about the sequel to Black Panther, Wakanda Forever.... The post The 42cast Episode 178: Going for the Cat Trick appeared first on The 42cast.

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The 42cast Episode 177: The Emma Dumont Interview

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2023/03/13

The 42cast is proud to welcome Emma Dumont to the show this week. Emma talks to us about her many talents including a lifetime in performative media as a musician, model, dancer, and actress. She discusses her interest in the STEM disciplines and why she feels that both engineering and psychology are so very important.... The post The 42cast Episode 177: The Emma Dumont Interview appeared first on The 42cast.

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The 42cast Episode 176: How Bizarre

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2023/02/22

Superman and Lois was a surprise hit in season 1 and we had overwhelmingly positive things to say about this show. This time we cover season 2. We do a deep dive and discuss the nature of the relationships in the show. We talk about Superman as a geopolitical figure and how that can make... The post The 42cast Episode 176: How Bizarre appeared first on The 42cast.

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The 42cast Episode 175: Raider of the Lost Tuskens

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2023/02/15

The announcement of The Book of Boba Fett excited a lot of people. Continuing the story of the character from the Mandalorian, the set up implied that the titular character would assume the role of a crime boss, running his operations from the outpost of Tatooine. In actuality the show turned a sharp corner, depicting... The post The 42cast Episode 175: Raider of the Lost Tuskens appeared first on The 42cast.

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The 42cast Episode 174: Multiversity 101

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2023/02/06

It seems like you can’t throw an infinity of rocks without hitting a movie, TV show, or book that uses the concept of the multiverse. In this episode we delve deep into the concept of a multiverse. We discuss the various types of multiverse utilized in fiction and get a little into the meta and... The post The 42cast Episode 174: Multiversity 101 appeared first on The 42cast.

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The 42cast Episode 173: The Man in Black

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2023/02/01

Everything gets a bit dark this week as The 42cast looks into the latest film to come from the DC Universe, Black Adam. We discuss this as Dwayne Johnson’s passion peace that he’s been trying to get made since 2014. We talk about the plot and themes and discuss whether they make any sense in... The post The 42cast Episode 173: The Man in Black appeared first on The 42cast.

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The 42cast Episode 172: Mind Your P’s & Q’s

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2023/01/23

Picard season 2 continued the adventures of an older Jean-Luc Picard. This time the story added popular characters Q and Guinan and also explored Picard’s past and character. In this episode we discuss the second season of Picard. We take a deep dive into the plot and discuss whether the story elements worked together and... The post The 42cast Episode 172: Mind Your P’s & Q’s appeared first on The 42cast.

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The 42cast Episode 171: Negative Reinforcement

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2023/01/20

Last year we watched the Arrowverse implode. Due to cancellations and a narrative divorce what had been a mega franchise with four different iterations was wittled down to just a single entry – The Flash. I this episode we review the penultimate season of The Flash. We discuss the characters, their trajectories, and whether we... The post The 42cast Episode 171: Negative Reinforcement appeared first on The 42cast.

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The 42cast Episode 170: What’s in a Name?

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2023/01/09

From Respeecher to Deep Fakes, we hear about it all the time. The technology continues to develop, so that studios can recreate the faces and voices of actors that have passed or aged out of certain roles. In this episode we discuss the implications of this technology. We talk about what it could mean for... The post The 42cast Episode 170: What’s in a Name? appeared first on The 42cast.

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The 42cast Episode 169: Not the GOAT(s)

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2022/12/25

Thor: Love and Thunder is the fourth installment in the Thor franchise. Once again pairing Chris Hemsworth with director Taika Waititi, the movie generated interest when it was announced that Natalie Portman would reprise her role as Jane Foster. Similar to Thor: Ragnarok the film had a strong comedic element that has fan opinion divided... The post The 42cast Episode 169: Not the GOAT(s) appeared first on The 42cast.

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The 42cast Episode 168: Jigsawed

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2022/12/15

The Marvel Netflix series garnered a large amount of support in the brief time that they were available. With Charlie Cox returning as Daredevil it was only a matter of time before rumors spread of others of the Netflix “Defenders” being folded into the MCU. Jon Bernthal is at the center of many of those... The post The 42cast Episode 168: Jigsawed appeared first on The 42cast.

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The 42cast Episode 167: Mind Blown

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2022/12/09

The countdown to the end of the Arrowverse continues. This week we take a look at Batwoman season 3. In this episode we discuss the use of Batman “legacy” elements and how that effected the story. We also get into the series controversial take on electroshock therapy and whether we thought that it went too... The post The 42cast Episode 167: Mind Blown appeared first on The 42cast.

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The 42cast Episode 166: Phase of Our Lives

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2022/11/29

Marvel has generated a lot of buzz lately with announcements regarding the upcoming phases of their universe. This week we discuss the announcements from the SDCC and D23 2022. We’ll talk about our favorite announcements. We discuss the things that surprise us. We’ll opine on the direction that the MCU seems to be going and... The post The 42cast Episode 166: Phase of Our Lives appeared first on The 42cast.

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The 42cast Episode 165: Horror Story

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2022/11/23

It’s nothing but madness in our latest episode as we review Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Join us as we discuss familiar and unfamiliar stars in this Marvel movie. Along the way we discuss the multiverse, how it’s handled, and the ramifications for Marvel. We opine on the story, how well we think... The post The 42cast Episode 165: Horror Story appeared first on The 42cast.

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The 42cast Episode 164: X-Cellent Animation

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2022/11/14

Thirty years ago, a new animated series would take the world by storm. It would quickly become the most watched series on Saturday mornings and giving the fledgling Fox Kids programming block a distinct win. The series was a win for Marvel as well, introducing the X-Men characters to a generation of viewers and catapulting... The post The 42cast Episode 164: X-Cellent Animation appeared first on The 42cast.

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