Marc Bernardin

Guest GMs rank the 11 best films starring Denzel Washington in a mini-mega draft. They discuss his evolution in Hollywood, from prestige to action roles, strategic drafting, and the impact of his performance in movies like 'The Book of Eli', 'Flight', and 'American Gangster'. The podcast also explores Denzel's brilliance in 'Fences', 'Malcolm X', and his on-screen charisma in 'He Got Game' and 'Ricochet'.

Marc Bernardin, Treadstone; Star Trek: Picard, shares insights on world building, discussing the process and challenges of creating a strong narrative, understanding the rules and politics within the story's world, and the importance of simplicity in storytelling. The guest also explores the impact of world complexity on the audience and highlights the excitement for the Lazarus Project, a British show that incorporates time travel and spies.

In this engaging conversation, Marc Bernardin, a talented writer and podcaster known for co-hosting Fatman on Batman with Kevin Smith, dives into his journey through the world of comic culture. He shares personal anecdotes about growing up and the organic evolution of podcasting. The discussion touches on the cinematic rivalry between Marvel and DC, reflecting on storytelling strengths and challenges. Marc also hints at his exciting work on a Stephen King-related series, celebrating the resurgence of King’s adaptations, and emphasizes the importance of community in nerd culture.