Deadpool & Wolverine, It Ends With Us, Trap

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Paul Scheer and Amy Nicholson ask if the summer movie is dead, just as Bad Boys 4 offers a glimmer of hope.

Paul Scheer and Amy Nicholson open by reflecting on the pervasive question of whether the summer movie season is dead, noting 'Bad Boys 4' as an early sign of revival. They discuss the unpredictability of box office success, using 'Twisters' outperforming expectations as an example. The hosts critique 'Furiosa', with Amy Nicholson calling it 'trash' and arguing it fails as a prequel compared to 'Fury Road'. They praise 'Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F' for balancing comedy and action, highlighting Eddie Murphy's return and supporting cast. The conversation shifts to Ti West's 'Maxine', with Paul Scheer appreciating its gritty 80s aesthetic and Mia Goth's performance. They analyze M. Night Shyamalan's 'Trap', focusing on Josh Hartnett's acting and the film's Hitchcockian silent storytelling. Amy Nicholson admits liking 'Deadpool & Wolverine', crediting its self-aware apology for Marvel's recent missteps. They touch on 'Despicable Me 4' and the Minions' appeal to children. The hosts review 'A Quiet Place: Day One', praising its standalone story and Lupita Nyong'o's performance. They briefly mention 'Alien: Romulus' as a return to the franchise's scary roots. Kevin Costner's 'Horizon' is criticized for its length and ego-driven approach. 'Thelma' is highlighted as a crowd-pleaser starring June Squibb. 'It Ends With Us' is discussed as a box office hit based on Colleen Hoover's book, with behind-the-scenes drama noted. 'Inside Out 2' is acknowledged for addressing anxiety in young girls, though deemed inessential by Amy. The episode concludes with a mention of 'Harold and the Purple Crayon' and a look ahead to covering 'Shaun of the Dead'.

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A lively summer movie roundup on Marvel's rebound, fan service, and the season's stranger questions.

Unspooled's summer movie roundup eases back into the multiplex through the uneasy success of Deadpool & Wolverine. Paul Scheer and Amy Nicholson tie the movie's self-mocking Marvel apology to multiverse exhaustion, fan service, and the comic-book habit of letting stories reboot…

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Press play when you want Marvel's comeback weighed beside a gun-toting old lady, a young girl's mind, and the Minions question.

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