165. Edge of Tomorrow/Live Die Repeat 10 Years Later
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On this episode, we discuss the 10-year anniversary of 'Edge of Tomorrow', the 2014 sci-fi classic starring Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt. Or is it actually 'Live. Die. Repeat.'?
We dive into its innovative action sequences, time-loop concept, and how the fanbase of the film has grown over the decade. Plus, we discuss the manga that influenced the movie and the possibility of a sequel.
- (1:36) Emily Blunt love and celebrities that suddenly 'pop' for you
- (5:05) Sugar Coated Murders podcast promo
- (5:42) Is it 'Edge of Tomorrow' or 'Live. Die. Repeat.'?
- (7:19) Somehow 'Skyfall' and Adele emerge
- (13:46) The movies it was up against: Godzilla, X-Men: Day of Future Past, Maleficent, The Fault in our Stars
- (18:18) Does it need a sequel and story speculation
- (20:13) Tom Cruise acting against type works best
- (22:23) Groundhog Day differences and how to learn skills in a time loop
- (24:24) Josh's one issue with the movie
- (30:58) Powerful scenes and strong female agency
- (40:02) Constantine 2 is coming!?
- (44:53) How do 'resets' work?
- (47:00) The mimic design. What is it?
- (52:26) Could a Live.Die.Repeat aka Edge of Tomorrow video game work?
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