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Published Oct 10, 2017

New Trailers for ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’, ‘Justice League,’ and Stephen King’s ‘Castle Rock’ Are Here (Ep. 193)

Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald delve into the latest Hollywood trailers, expressing excitement and skepticism about 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' and 'Justice League,' while also exploring John Krasinski's career transformation and tackling the Weinstein controversy's impact on the industry.
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  • Justice League

    The Justice League trailer has sparked mixed reactions, with and expressing skepticism about the film's direction. Chris highlights the challenges of blending 's style with 's original vision, noting the extensive reshoots and the trailer's mix of charming dialogue and chaotic action 1. Andy humorously suggests that the film might be better off never being released, given its desperate attempts to be loved 1.

    This is, at this point, officially the thirstiest blockbuster of all time. It is desperate to be loved and nothing good can come from this.

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    The duo also questions the coherence of the DC Universe, pointing out the lack of clarity in the film's plot and character motivations 2.

       

    Star Wars

    The anticipation for 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' is palpable, yet and express concerns about character development and narrative depth. Andy reflects on the cultural impact of the franchise, emphasizing the need for the film to rekindle interest in its characters beyond brand extension 3. Chris discusses director 's advice to approach the film without preconceived notions, highlighting the potential for plot twists and surprises 4.

    My feeling about this is sure, but aesthetically, like, it looks great.

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    The trailer's hints at major plot developments, such as Kylo Ren's potential actions, add to the intrigue and speculation surrounding the film 4.

       

    Castle Rock

    The upcoming series 'Castle Rock' excites and with its ambitious storytelling set in the Stephen King universe. Chris highlights the impressive cast and the involvement of , noting the series' potential to weave a compelling narrative from various King stories 5. Andy appreciates the show's creative approach, seeing it as an opportunity to explore familiar material in new ways 5.

    It's actually post that. Because what this show is positing is that all those movies and all those other things you like, they exist. They're fine. We're going to just swim around in the same pool and see what we can do.

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    The discussion also touches on a broader fatigue with superhero films, contrasting them with the fresh appeal of King's universe 6.

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