INT. ANALYSIS

The Mummy (feat. Taylor D. Adams)

We welcome back Taylor D. Adams of the Film Nuts Podcast to talk about one of his favorite movies, how it blends 5 genres, its cast of characters, and whether adventure movies need plots. Upcoming episodes: Under the Red Hood Check out our Patreon with bonus episodes and watchalongs: https://www.patreon.com/c/intanalysis Join our discord for free: https://discord.gg/yNE2YWdF Follow Taylor on Instagram @taydadams. Follow the Film Nuts Podcast on Instagram @filmnutspodcast Follow the show on Instagram @intanalysispod and on Bluesky @intanalysispod.bsky.social Follow Jelani on Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram @jelanitkelly Follow Evan on Bluesky @ev-wess.bsky.social on Instagram and Letterboxd @ev_wess Follow Angel on Bluesky @angelsarch15.bsky.social on Instagram @angelsarch15 @angelmichelli.film @serenitycinema1 and on Letterboxd @serenitycinema Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry

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Spider-man Brand New Day

We talk about the newest Spiderman movie, where it ranks among other spider movies, how it brings the character somewhat back to basics, and Spiderman's ongoing relationship with sacrifice. Follow the show on Instagram @intanalysispod and on Bluesky @intanalysispod.bsky.social Follow Jelani on Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram @jelanitkelly Follow Evan on Bluesky @ev-wess.bsky.social on Instagram and Letterboxd @ev_wess Follow Angel on Bluesky @angelsarch15.bsky.social on Instagram @angelsarch15 @angelmichelli.film @serenitycinema1 and on Letterboxd @serenitycinema Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry

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How Should We Adapt Myths?

We discuss why myths should continue to be adapted, how faithful creators should be to the original stories, and how they can keep these old stories fresh. Support us on Patreon at patreon.com/intanalysis Follow the show on Instagram @intanalysispod and on Bluesky @intanalysispod.bsky.social Follow Jelani on Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram @jelanitkelly Follow Evan on Bluesky @ev-wess.bsky.social on Instagram and Letterboxd @ev_wess Follow Angel on Bluesky @angelsarch15.bsky.social on Instagram @angelsarch15 @angelmichelli.film @serenitycinema1 and on Letterboxd @serenitycinema Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry

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The Boys Season 5

We talk about the disappointing finale, what it could have been, and who the show is trying to reach with its message. Follow the show on Instagram @intanalysispod and on Bluesky @intanalysispod.bsky.social Follow Jelani on Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram @jelanitkelly Follow Evan on Bluesky @ev-wess.bsky.social on Instagram and Letterboxd @ev_wess Follow Angel on Bluesky @angelsarch15.bsky.social on Instagram @angelsarch15 @angelmichelli.film @serenitycinema1 and on Letterboxd @serenitycinema Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry

Daredevil Born Again Season 2

We talk about the stakes of this season, whether it wastes our time, and the theme of violence in pursuit of justice. Upcoming episodes: The Boys Season 5, How should we adapt myths? and The Odyssey Link to Evan’s Hobbit Scripts: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1HvGXd4KcDejSsMsXVkAupOvPjekX80QL?usp=drive_link Check out our Patreon with bonus episodes and watchalongs: https://www.patreon.com/c/intanalysis Join our discord for free: https://discord.gg/yNE2YWdF Follow the show on Instagram @intanalysispod and on Bluesky @intanalysispod.bsky.social Follow Jelani on Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram @jelanitkelly Follow Evan on Bluesky @ev-wess.bsky.social on Instagram and Letterboxd @ev_wess Follow Angel on Bluesky @angelsarch15.bsky.social on Instagram @angelsarch15 @angelmichelli.film @serenitycinema1 and on Letterboxd @serenitycinema Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry

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Mortal Kombat II (feat. Jaiden Kelly)

We give our hot takes on the new MK movie, how it handles the source material, whether it was a good idea to have 2 protagonists, and how it does just enough character work. Follow the show on Instagram @intanalysispod and on Bluesky @intanalysispod.bsky.social Follow Jaiden on Instagram @igwmcreates Follow Jelani on Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram @jelanitkelly Follow Evan on Bluesky @ev-wess.bsky.social on Instagram and Letterboxd @ev_wess Follow Angel on Bluesky @angelsarch15.bsky.social on Instagram @angelsarch15 @angelmichelli.film @serenitycinema1 and on Letterboxd @serenitycinema Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry

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The Long Walk

We look at the themes this movie explores, how it uses the common elements of social experiment movies, and why characters make friends in a last man standing scenario. Follow the show on Instagram @intanalysispod and on Bluesky @intanalysispod.bsky.social Follow Jelani on Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram @jelanitkelly Follow Evan on Bluesky @ev-wess.bsky.social on Instagram and Letterboxd @ev_wess Follow Angel on Bluesky @angelsarch15.bsky.social on Instagram @angelsarch15 @angelmichelli.film @serenitycinema1 and on Letterboxd @serenitycinema Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry

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Daredevil Born Again Season 1

We look at this reboot/sequel season of Daredevil, how it differs from the Netflix show, its use of tropes, and how the behind the scenes issues make their way into the show. Upcoming Episodes: The Long Walk, The Boys Season 5, Daredevil Born Again Season 2 Link to Evan’s Hobbit Scripts: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1HvGXd4KcDejSsMsXVkAupOvPjekX80QL?usp=drive_link Check out our Patreon with bonus episodes and watchalongs: https://www.patreon.com/c/intanalysis Join our discord for free: https://discord.gg/yNE2YWdF Follow the show on Instagram @intanalysispod and on Bluesky @intanalysispod.bsky.social Follow Jelani on Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram @jelanitkelly Follow Evan on Bluesky @ev-wess.bsky.social on Instagram and Letterboxd @ev_wess Follow Angel on Bluesky @angelsarch15.bsky.social on Instagram @angelsarch15 @angelmichelli.film @serenitycinema1 and on Letterboxd @serenitycinema Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry

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The Hobbit An Unexpected Journey

We look at the first (and best?) of the much maligned Hobbit trilogy and how it’s weighed down by trying to do too much, despite some good character work. Upcoming episodes: Desolation of Smaug and Battle of Five Armies (Patreon exclusive), and Daredevil Born Again Season 1, Link to Evan’s Hobbit Scripts: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1HvGXd4KcDejSsMsXVkAupOvPjekX80QL?usp=drive_link Check out our Patreon with bonus episodes and watchalongs: https://www.patreon.com/c/intanalysis Join our discord for free: https://discord.gg/yNE2YWdF Follow the show on Instagram @intanalysispod and on Bluesky @intanalysispod.bsky.social Follow Jelani on Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram @jelanitkelly Follow Evan on Bluesky @ev-wess.bsky.social on Instagram and Letterboxd @ev_wess Follow Angel on Bluesky @angelsarch15.bsky.social on Instagram @angelsarch15 @angelmichelli.film @serenitycinema1 and on Letterboxd @serenitycinema Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry

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Wake Up Dead Man

We look at the newest Knives Out mystery, how it picks the right protagonist, whether it is still engaging on rewatches, and the allegory present in its character web. Upcoming episodes: The Hobbit An Unexpected Journey Link to Evan's Hobbit Scripts: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1HvGXd4KcDejSsMsXVkAupOvPjekX80QL?usp=sharing Check out our Patreon with bonus episodes and watchalongs: https://www.patreon.com/c/intanalysis Join our discord for free: https://discord.gg/yNE2YWdF Follow the show on Instagram @intanalysispod and on Bluesky @intanalysispod.bsky.social Follow Jelani on Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram @jelanitkelly Follow Evan on Bluesky @ev-wess.bsky.social on Instagram and Letterboxd @ev_wessFollow Angel on Bluesky @angelsarch15.bsky.social on Instagram @angelsarch15 @angelmichelli.film @serenitycinema1 and on Letterboxd @serenitycinema Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry

Sinners

We look at the 2025 hit Sinners, it’s unique worldbuilding approach, the theme of being who you are versus who you’re told to be, and why it’s exciting for the industry. And going into our takeaways from this horror cycle. Upcoming episodes: Wake Up Dead Man, The Hobbit An Unexpected Journey Check out our Patreon with bonus episodes and watchalongs: https://www.patreon.com/c/intanalysis Join our discord for free: https://discord.gg/yNE2YWdF Follow the show on Instagram @intanalysispod and on Bluesky @intanalysispod.bsky.social Follow Jelani on Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram @jelanitkelly Follow Evan on Bluesky @ev-wess.bsky.social on Instagram and Letterboxd @ev_wessFollow Angel on Bluesky @angelsarch15.bsky.social on Instagram @angelsarch15 @angelmichelli.film @serenitycinema1 and on Letterboxd @serenitycinema Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry

Train to Busan

We look at this zombie movie's theme, how it utilizes its setting, and how it keeps the characters believably trapped in a horror situation. Upcoming episodes: Sinners, Wake Up Dead Man, The Hobbit An Unexpected Journey Check out our Patreon with bonus episodes and watchalongs: https://www.patreon.com/c/intanalysis Join our discord for free: https://discord.gg/yNE2YWdF Follow the show on Instagram @intanalysispod and on Bluesky @intanalysispod.bsky.social Follow Jelani on Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram @jelanitkelly Follow Evan on Bluesky @ev-wess.bsky.social on Instagram and Letterboxd @ev_wessFollow Angel on Bluesky @angelsarch15.bsky.social on Instagram @angelsarch15 @angelmichelli.film @serenitycinema1 and on Letterboxd @serenitycinema Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry

Midsommar (feat. Alex Calleros)

Alex Calleros from Beyond the Screenplay joins us to talk about Midsommar, how its themes allow it to transcend the horrorgenre, how it uses rituals, and how it crafts daylight horror. Upcoming Episodes: Sinners, Train to Busan Check out our Patreon with bonus episodes and watchalongs: https://www.patreon.com/c/intanalysis Join our discord for free: https://discord.gg/yNE2YWdF Follow the show on Instagram @intanalysispod and on Bluesky @intanalysispod.bsky.social Follow Jelani on Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram @jelanitkelly Follow Evan on Bluesky @ev-wess.bsky.social on Instagram and Letterboxd @ev_wessFollow Angel on Bluesky @angelsarch15.bsky.social on Instagram @angelsarch15 @angelmichelli.film @serenitycinema1 and on Letterboxd @serenitycinema Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry

The Departed

We look at how this movie expertly deals withconsequences, how it uses contrast to express theme, and how it uses intercutting to help with its pacing. Upcoming Episodes: Midsommar, Sinners, Train to Busan Check out our Patreon with bonus episodes and watchalongs: https://www.patreon.com/c/intanalysis Join our discord for free: https://discord.gg/yNE2YWdF Follow the show on Instagram @intanalysispod and on Bluesky @intanalysispod.bsky.social Follow Jelani on Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram @jelanitkelly Follow Evan on Bluesky @ev-wess.bsky.social on Instagram and Letterboxd @ev_wessFollow Angel on Bluesky @angelsarch15.bsky.social on Instagram @angelsarch15 @angelmichelli.film @serenitycinema1 and on Letterboxd @serenitycinema Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry

Titanic

We look at how Titanic uses its runtime, how it manages the tonal shift in the middle, and the positives and negatives of itsending. Upcoming Episodes: The Departed, Sinners, Stargate Check out our Patreon with bonus episodes and watchalongs: https://www.patreon.com/c/intanalysis Join our discord for free: https://discord.gg/yNE2YWdF Follow the show on Instagram @intanalysispod and on Bluesky @intanalysispod.bsky.social Follow Jelani on Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram @jelanitkelly Follow Evan on Bluesky @ev-wess.bsky.social on Instagram and Letterboxd @ev_wessFollow Angel on Bluesky @angelsarch15.bsky.social on Instagram @angelsarch15 @angelmichelli.film @serenitycinema1 and on Letterboxd @serenitycinema Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry

Superman

We look at this new take on Superman, how it humanizes him, the worldbuilding of this new DC Universe, and what the overt politics of the movie could mean for the industry moving forward. Upcoming Episodes: Titanic, The Departed, Sinners, Stargate Check out our Patreon with bonus episodes and watchalongs: https://www.patreon.com/c/intanalysis Join our discord for free: https://discord.gg/yNE2YWdF Follow the show on Instagram @intanalysispod and on Bluesky @intanalysispod.bsky.social Follow Jelani on Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram @jelanitkelly Follow Evan on Bluesky @ev-wess.bsky.social on Instagram and Letterboxd @ev_wessFollow Angel on Bluesky @angelsarch15.bsky.social on Instagram @angelsarch15 @angelmichelli.film @serenitycinema1 and on Letterboxd @serenitycinema Our logo is by Kelsey Hendry

Man of Steel

In preparation for the new Superman movie we look at this version of the character, its use of flashbacks, how the story functions as a power fantasy, and its identity as an origin story. Check out our Patreon with bonus episodes and watchalongs: https://www.patreon.com/c/intanalysisJoin our discord for free: https://discord.gg/yNE2YWdFFollow the show on Instagram @intanalysispod and on Bluesky @intanalysispod.bsky.socialFollow Jelani on Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram @jelanitkellyFollow Evan on Bluesky @ev-wess.bsky.social on Instagram and Letterboxd @ev_wessFollow Angel on Bluesky @angelsarch15.bsky.social on Instagram @angelsarch15 @angelmichelli.film @serenitycinema1 and on Letterboxd @serenitycinemaOur logo is by Kelsey Hendry

The Prince of Egypt

We talk about this animated classic and how it approachesadapting a bible story. Upcoming Episodes: Man of Steel, Superman (2025) Check out our Patreon with bonus episodes and watchalongs: https://www.patreon.com/c/intanalysisJoin our discord for free: https://discord.gg/yNE2YWdFFollow the show on Instagram @intanalysispod and on Bluesky @intanalysispod.bsky.socialFollow Jelani on Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram @jelanitkellyFollow Evan on Bluesky @ev-wess.bsky.social on Instagram and Letterboxd @ev_wessFollow Angel on Bluesky @angelsarch15.bsky.social on Instagram @angelsarch15 @angelmichelli.film @serenitycinema1 and on Letterboxd @serenitycinemaOur logo is by Kelsey Hendry

The Green Knight

We look at how this movie maybe falls too far into ambiguity with its symbolism, how it presents a protagonist weighed down by expectations, and its powerful ending.

Mulan (feat. Tricia Aurand)

We talk about Mulan's fantastic arc, the value system of the story world, and how awesome "Make a Man Out of You". Upcoming Episodes: The Green Knight, Prince Of Egypt Check out our Patreon with bonus episodes and watchalongs: https://www.patreon.com/c/intanalysisJoin our discord for free: https://discord.gg/yNE2YWdFFollow the show on Instagram @intanalysispod and on Bluesky @intanalysispod.bsky.socialFollow Jelani on Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram @jelanitkellyFollow Evan on Bluesky @ev-wess.bsky.social on Instagram and Letterboxd @ev_wessFollow Angel on Bluesky @angelsarch15.bsky.social on Instagram @angelsarch15 @angelmichelli.film @serenitycinema1 and on Letterboxd @serenitycinemaOur logo is by Kelsey Hendry