Jacobin Radio

Michael and Us: The Void Soys Back

Sep 6, 2024
What if a corporate merger became the hottest movie of the year? The hosts dive into the latest Deadpool and Wolverine film, questioning whether it lives up to its predecessors. They explore Disney's influence on superhero cinema and lament the drop in storytelling quality. Amid humorous critiques, they dissect the clash of tones in the multiverse, contrasting humor with emotional depth. The conversation highlights cinematic contradictions, aesthetic failures, and the commodification of beloved characters, all while reflecting on modern filmmaking's impact on audiences.
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