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2008: IRON MAN & the Massive Power of Small Stakes
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The Marvel Cinematic Universe kicked off with director Jon Favreau's "Iron Man," starring Robert Downey Jr. Maybe the most fascinating thing about this movie, though, is how, compared to the dozens of MCU films that would come to follow it, this one, with its narrow scope and human stakes, almost feels quaint.
In this episode, Mike and Brian talk character arcs, exciting vs. boring kinds of conflict, the MIlitary-Industrial Complex and what Tony Stark and Bruce Wayne (circa "The Dark Knight") have in common.
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Agree or disagree with our takes? EMAIL BestPictureThis@gmail.com
And for 16 years of Golden Takes, head over to Letterboxd.
130 episoder
Manage episode 340189658 series 2865408
The Marvel Cinematic Universe kicked off with director Jon Favreau's "Iron Man," starring Robert Downey Jr. Maybe the most fascinating thing about this movie, though, is how, compared to the dozens of MCU films that would come to follow it, this one, with its narrow scope and human stakes, almost feels quaint.
In this episode, Mike and Brian talk character arcs, exciting vs. boring kinds of conflict, the MIlitary-Industrial Complex and what Tony Stark and Bruce Wayne (circa "The Dark Knight") have in common.
Want to choose an movie for a future episode? BECOME A PATRON.
Agree or disagree with our takes? EMAIL BestPictureThis@gmail.com
And for 16 years of Golden Takes, head over to Letterboxd.
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