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Now that The Snyder Cut is out we talk about our expectations for it our general feelings on the final product, comparing it to the Wheedon cut, and what this film's legacy will be moving forward. Upcoming episodes: Godzilla vs. Kong, Mortal Kombat. Time Stamps Expectations - 0:00 General Reactions - 9:35 Pacing and Dialogue - 33:30 The film's potential legacy - 52:00 Outro - 1:17:00 Support us on Patreon and listen to our bonus episodes for $1 a month. You can get merch with our logo on Zazzle. Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry. Check out our YouTube channel with video essays on A Quiet Place, Shrek, and A Star is Born. A kids version of Descended Awakening is available on Amazon. Follow the show on Twitter @intanalysis18 Follow Evan on Twitter @davoswatson Follow Jelani on Twitter @jelanitkelly

We look at the pilot of Sherlock in this episode and examine how it revives a classic character, its introduction of the show's theme, what makes for a good pilot, and why this John Watson is fiction's greatest sidekick. Upcoming episodes: Zack Snyder's Justice League, Godzilla vs. Kong, Mortal Kombat. Time Stamps Initial Reactions - 0:00 Evan's relationship to the show - 8:00 Updating Sherlock for the 21st Century - 14:30 Introducing a theme - 43:05 Crafting a Pilot - 50:35 John Watson The Sidekick Character - 1:19:30 Outro - 1:37:00 Support us on Patreon and listen to our bonus episodes for $1 a month. You can get merch with our logo on Zazzle. Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry. Check out our YouTube channel with video essays on A Quiet Place, Shrek, and A Star is Born. A kids version of Descended Awakening is available on Amazon. Follow the show on Twitter @intanalysis18 Follow Evan on Twitter @davoswatson Follow Jelani on Twitter @jelanitkelly

We continue and conclude our Chocolate Factory series with the 2005 adaptation from Tim Burton. This time we discuss Willy Wonka's personality and backstory, the theme of family, the movie's tone, then compare all three versions and speculate about the upcoming origin story show.  Upcoming episodes: Sherlock A Study in Pink, Zack Snyder's Justice League, Godzilla vs. Kong, Mortal Kombat. Time Stamps Initial Reactions - 1:00 Willy Wonka - 9:02 Family - 25:00 Tone - 35:20 Comparing all 3 - 46:40 Outro - 1:15:00 Support us on Patreon and listen to our bonus episodes for $1 a month. You can get merch with our logo on Zazzle. Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry. Check out our YouTube channel with video essays on A Quiet Place, Shrek, and A Star is Born. A kids version of Descended Awakening is available on Amazon. Follow the show on Twitter @intanalysis18 Follow Evan on Twitter @davoswatson Follow Jelani on Twitter @jelanitkelly

In this episode, we discuss the classic Roald Dahl book and its original movie adaptation and the differences between them, as well as how the story works with a passive protagonist and the message of the story. Time stamps Differences from book 10:32 A Passive Protagonist 46:40 Message 53:25 Outro 1:07:54 Upcoming episodes: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Zack Snyder's Justice League, Godzilla vs. Kong, Mortal Kombat. Support us on Patreon and listen to our bonus episodes for $1 a month. You can get merch with our logo on Zazzle. Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry. Check out our YouTube channel with video essays on A Quiet Place, Shrek, and A Star is Born. A kids version of Descended Awakening is available on Amazon. Follow the show on Twitter @intanalysis18 Follow Evan on Twitter @davoswatson Follow Jelani on Twitter @jelanitkelly

In this episode we look at Space Jam, how it deals with its perfect premise, its impact, sports movies, and Michael Jordan. Upcoming episodes: Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry We have a Patreon. For one dollar a month you can hear our take-down of the Sam Raimi Spiderman Trilogy. Our video essay on A Quiet Place | Show Don't Tell is up on our YouTube channel. A kids version of Descended Awakening is now available. Follow us on Twitter @intanalysis18 Follow Jelani on Twitter @jelanitkelly Follow Evan on Twitter @davoswatson

In our very long season 3 premiere, we tackle the MPAA Ratings system, our relationships with it, how effective it is, the ways it shapes the film landscape, and if there is a better system that could be created in its place. Support us on Patreon. Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry. Buy Jelani's book Descended Awakening. Follow the show on Twitter @intanalysis18 Follow Chayse on Twitter @mrchaysemac and listen to The Afternoon Tune.  Follow Keagen on Twitter @KeagenFritz, on vimeo, and read his column The Universal Truth.  Follow Paige on Twitter @paigeMMorse and listen to The Revolution is Televised.  Follow Jelani on Twitter @jelanitkelly Follow Evan on Twitter @davoswatson For more info on the MPAA, watch This Film Is Not Yet Rated, and read G is for Golden, the Ratings Guide, and the Advertising Handbook.

We give our hot but very different takes on the new Wonder Woman sequel, digging into the content of the story and how it was executed.  Upcoming Episodes: Space Jam, Willy Wonka/Charlie and the Chocolate factory. Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry We have a Patreon. For one dollar a month you can hear our take-down of the Sam Raimi Spiderman Trilogy. Our video essay on Shrek | The Simple Character Arc is up on our YouTube channel. A kids version of Descended Awakening is now available. Follow us on Twitter @intanalysis18 Follow Jelani on Twitter @jelanitkelly Follow Evan on Twitter @davoswatson

In today's episode we look at some of what made Good Will Hunting a classic like how Sean is one of the best mentor characters ever, how important being emotionally true is in a story, how to craft good character relationships, and the purpose of the many anecdotes in the movie.  We have a Patreon. For $1 per month you can hear bonus episodes. And for $3 per month you can have access to our notes for each show. Buy Jelani's book Descended Awakening on Amazon. Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry. Follow us on Twitter @intanalysis18 Follow Evan on Twitter @davoswatson Follow Jelani on Twitter @jelanitkelly

In this episode we look at a lesser-known social experiment movie and examine how it approaches character design, social critique, and how the premise and designing principle are crafted to create its social experiment. Upcoming Episodes: Good Will Hunting, Space Jam.  Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry We have a Patreon. For one dollar a month you can hear our take-down of the Sam Raimi Spiderman Trilogy. Our video essay on Shrek | The Simple Character Arc is up on our YouTube channel. A kids version of Descended Awakening is now available. Follow us on Twitter @intanalysis18 Follow Jelani on Twitter @jelanitkelly Follow Evan on Twitter @davoswatson

In this episode we look at an underrated gem with some good writing lessons. Topics include the world of fashion, introductions and gaining access to characters, amplifying conflict, and forcing your protagonist into hard choices.  We have a Patreon. For $1 per month you can hear bonus episodes. And for $3 per month you can have access to our notes for each show. Buy Jelani's book Descended Awakening on Amazon. Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry. Follow us on Twitter @intanalysis18 Follow Evan on Twitter @davoswatson Follow Jelani on Twitter @jelanitkelly Interview with Anna Wintour and Meryl Streep

In light of the coming election, we list off a few fictional characters that we think would be good... or at least interesting in high-ranking government positions. Send in your picks if you want, but make sure you actually vote first. And just vote for Biden. Please. We have a Patreon. For $1 per month you can hear bonus episodes. And for $3 per month you can have access to our notes for each show. Buy Jelani's book Descended Awakening on Amazon. Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry. Follow us on Twitter @intanalysis18 Follow Evan on Twitter @davoswatson Follow Jelani on Twitter @jelanitkelly

SPOILER AND LANGUAGE WARNING!! We look at the new season of The Boys and look at the evolutions of its characters old and new, its climax, and themes of betrayal, corporate culture, and white supremacy.  Upcoming Episodes: The Devil Wears Prada, Circle, Fictional Characters as Politicians Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry We have a Patreon. For one dollar a month you can hear our take-down of the Sam Raimi Spiderman Trilogy. A kids version of Descended Awakening is now available. Follow us on Twitter @intanalysis18 Follow Jelani on Twitter @jelanitkelly Follow Evan on Twitter @davoswatson

We finish out our discussion of ATLA with more developments of themes and characters as well as the writing and life lessons we are taking from this excellent series. Also... swole Iroh. Upcoming episodes: The Devil Wears Prada, Circle. We have a Patreon. Come and support us so you can hear our rants against the Sam Raimi/Tobey Maguire Spiderman Trilogy.  Our video on A Star is Born is available to watch. Follow the show on Twitter @intanalysis18 Follow Jelani @jelanitkelly Follow Evan @davoswatson Like us on Facebook. Subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts.

TRIGGER WARNING. In this episode, we look at the 2016 Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay Oscar winner Spotlight. Topics include exposition techniques, accuracy, the theme of social responsibility, and how that theme is continuing to be relevant now. Our next episode will be Avatar The Last Airbender Season 3. We have a Patreon now. Come and support us and get extra content. Our YouTube video on A Star is Born is out.  You can follow the show on Twitter @intanalysis18 Follow Evan on Twitter @davoswatson Follow Jelani on Twitter @jelanitkelly Buy Jelani's book Descended Awakening. 

We continue our conversation on The Last Airbender with new and returning characters, more destiny, parallels and worldbuilding. Upcoming Episodes: Spotlight, Avatar The Last Airbender Season 3 Watch our video on A Star Is Born Buy Jelani's book Descended Awakening Follow the show on Twitter @intanalysis18 Follow Jelani on Twitter @jelanitkelly Follow Evan on Twitter @davoswatson Like us on Facebook Subscribe, rate, and review on iTunes 

An unexpectedly critical episode. We look at a lot of things that don't work and a couple that (sort of) do in this final episode about Pirates. Topics include the theme of collaboration, the over-complicated plot, the unsatisfying ending, Will and Elizabeth's relationship (and how intensely Jelani does not ship them), and writing lessons we're taking away from the entire trilogy.  Upcoming Episodes: Avatar The Last Airbender Seasons 2 and 3, and Spotlight. Find our YouTube channel and our video essay on A Star Is Born. We have a Patreon where you can support us and get bonus content.  Buy Jelani's book Descended Awakening. Follow the show on Twitter @intanalysis18 Follow Evan on Twitter @davoswatson Follow Jelani on Twitter @jelanitkelly Like us on Facebook. Subscribe, rate, and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Send in comments, questions, suggestions, or requests to intanalysis18@gmail.com

Today we talk about the first of the Pirates movies and cover how its characters are designed around the theme, how this movie was a game-changer for Disney and the world of cinema, who the heck this movie is supposed to be for, and Hans Zimmer being the GOAT.  Upcoming episodes: Hancock and Dead Man's Chest Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Rate and review on iTunes. Follow the show on Twitter @intanalysis18 Follow Evan on Twitter @davoswatson Follow Jelani on Twitter @jelanitkelly Buy Jelani's book Descended Awakening. Send comments, questions, requests, and suggestions to intanalysis18@gmail.com

In the first of three episodes about this dope animated show, we look at Book 1 of Avatar The Last Airbender. We cover the main characters, the theme of destiny, world building, and anime influences.   Upcoming episodes: At World's End, ATLA Seasons 2 and 3, and Spotlight. We now have a YouTube channel with a video about A Star is Born. You can now support us on Patreon.  Buy Jelani's book Descended Awakening on Amazon Follow the show on Twitter @intanalysis18 Follow Jelani on Twitter @jelanitkelly Follow Evan on Twitter @davoswatson Like us on Facebook. Subscribe, rate, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.

This episode we look at the second installment in the Pirates series. Topics include villains, the Kraken, Jack Sparrow's arc, some of of the messy but interesting plot elements, and McGuffins. Follow the show on Twitter @intanalysis18 Follow Evan on Twitter @davoswatson Follow Jelani on Twitter @jelanitkelly Buy Jelani's book Descended: Awakening Send comments, questions, suggestions, and requests to intanalysis18@gmail.com Subscribe, rate and review on iTunes.

BWAAAAAHHHH!!! On the 10th anniversary of Inception's release, Evan does a solo episode explaining all the reasons it is his favorite. Creative, spiritual, nerdy, and intellectual.  Some spoilers... but come on.  Next episode will be Dead Man's Chest. Subscribe, rate, and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Follow the show on Twitter @intanalysis18 Follow Evan on Twitter @davoswatson