Michael Marden The Prequel
Summary
Hosts Dave and Rich interview podcast producer Michael Marden for their "Unequal Prequel" episode, where they discuss his best, worst, and dream prequels. Michael selects Rogue One as his favorite prequel, praising its tangible war-film aesthetic and emotional stakes, while naming The Phantom Menace as his worst. The conversation also covers Michael’s formative film experiences on the Isle of Wight, the challenges of de-aging technology, and the generally cynical motivations behind most prequel productions.
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