Episode 90 - Spider-Man: Brand New Day & Iron Lung (med Morten Urup)
Summary
Host Jacob E. Hincheli and guest Morten Urup review Markiplier’s low-budget horror film *Iron Lung*, which they both criticize for its poor production value and lack of plot despite its massive box office success. They contrast this with the thriving theatrical landscape, praising *Spider-Man: Brand New Day* for reviving cinema attendance. The episode also features a rant about the disappointing *Paw Patrol* movie and critiques the podcast platform Podimo’s shift away from supporting independent creators.
Topics discussed
Cold open: Insidious clips and noise complaints
Intro: Summer cinema trends and the return of event films
Review: Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie and plotless children's films
Review: Nobody 2 and the problem of aimless protagonists
Review: Iron Lung, Markiplier's low-budget horror experiment
Discussion: Eli Roth, Obsession, and the curse of franchise directors
Review: Bad Boys: Ride or Die and J.J. Abrams' dinosaur mystery
Review: Spider-Man: Brand New Day - Box office and tone
Deep Dive: Spider-Man villains, Jean Grey parallels, and writing flaws
Ranking: The definitive list of all live-action Spider-Man films
Outro: Ghostbusters, James Gunn, and final thoughts
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