Published Jun 22, 2017

The Han Solo 'Star Wars' Movie Situation, Fargo’s Finale, and What Good Bad Movies Would Get Made in 2017 (Ep. 161)

Chris Ryan and guests dissect the controversial director changes in the Han Solo movie, unravel the thematic depth of 'Fargo's' finale, and debate the feasibility of rebooting classic 'Good Bad Movies' in a modern context.

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