The Cinemile The Prequel
Summary
Dave and Rich host Dave from the Cinemile to discuss his best and worst prequels. Dave praises Prey as a standout for its standalone storytelling, while criticizing Solo: A Star Wars Story for ruining Han Solo’s mystery. The trio also debates the general pitfalls of prequels, citing Star Wars’ over-saturation and the importance of narrative tension.
Topics discussed
Toyota National Sales Event Ad
Introduction and Host Banter
General Prequel Aversion and Star Wars Phantom Menace
Predator Franchise: Prey, Badlands, and Dan Trachtenberg
Predator Marketing and Other Franchise Prequels
Solo: A Star Wars Story Critique
Star Wars Lore, Dice, and Kessel Run
Films That Should Not Have Prequels
Dream Prequel: Victorian Ghostbusters
Ghostbusters Theme Tune and Final Pitch
Outro, Another Slice Shutdown, and Contact Info
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