Ep 339: Hot Takes - Ant-Man & the Wasp: Quantumania

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Mike Burge and the host share their first spoiler-free thoughts on Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania after a Chili's meal.

The episode begins with the hosts introducing the Hot Takes format, where they provide immediate reactions after seeing a new movie. They set ground rules for spoiler-free and spoiler sections. Mike Burge and the host discuss seeing Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania on February 19th, 2023, after a matinee and a meal at Chili's. They note the general negative online feedback. Mike ranks the Ant-Man movies, placing the first as the best and Quantumania as a Phase 5 setup for Kang. He describes the movie as campy by accident with a bad script, feeling like nothing of consequence happens. The host shares positives, praising Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Michael Douglas, Michelle Pfeiffer, and new actors like Kathryn Newton and William Jackson Harper. They critique the visual effects, comparing them unfavorably to Avatar, and discuss the campy humor, wishing it were more consistent like Guardians of the Galaxy. After a break, they switch to spoiler discussion, mocking MODOK's appearance and analyzing Kang's introduction. They talk about character arcs, such as Cassie Lang's development and Janet Van Dyne's backstory. The hosts debate the fight between Ant-Man and Kang, noting its imbalance. They mention post-credit scenes with multiple Kangs and tease upcoming Marvel projects like Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 and Loki Season 2. The episode ends with promotions for other Story Screen Presents podcasts and a shout-out to writer Jeff Loveness.

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A spoiler-conscious Marvel riff finds room for MODOK, goo, ants, and a seven-second Vine.

Story Screen Presents brings its Hot Takes format to Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, opening spoiler-free before moving into spoilies and the movie's odd turns.

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Want a fresh-from-the-theater Marvel hot take where MODOK, drinking goo, and Michael Douglas tapping out "ants ants" all get a hearing?

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