Published Apr 12, 2021

Where Is 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier' Trying to Go? Plus, Some Listener Questions.

Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald delve into the storytelling complexities of 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier,' weighing nostalgia against innovation, while dissecting fan influence on media and projecting future trends in streaming and cinema resurgence.

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