Dream Scenario: w/ The Infinity Bros Podcast on Ideals, Self-Image, and Vanity

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Isaac Edlund of The Infinity Bros Podcast joins Mel to discuss Dream Scenario, a movie whose hook is so good you’ll run to the theater to see it! Then, you’ll see it and go… huh? We discuss what we like, what we don’t like, and the hazard of chasing your dreams! 

Topics: 

• (PATREON EXCLUSIVE) 43-minutes discussing a rumor that the Russo Brothers may have been asked to return for Avengers 5 and 6, as well as discussing James Hibberd’s article “The ‘Gladiator II’ Trailer Is Getting Review Bombed for Three Reasons“, what those criticisms are, and why this sort of hubbub is so tired. (PATREON EXCLUSIVE)
• Isaac shares about The Infinity Bros. Podcast, an all-purpose geek discussion podcast that covers a mix of TV, film, video and board games, and so much more!
• Dream Scenario’s premise and casting is on point for creating an elevator pitch that will capture anyone’s attention.
• Dreams are often abstract expressions of deeply rooted desires and fears, and they also don’t pull any punches.
• Where Dream Scenario goes and what it wants to do is will likely test the patience and interest of casual audiences.
• Melvin talks about his favorite scene where characters try to recreate one of these dreams only for it to fail in epic proportions.
• Our dreams may showcase abstract depictions of our desires and fears, but it’s in our waking hours where we have power to decide what is moral, sensible, and useful in attaining or denying such things.
• Isaac observes how Paul’s journey is indicative of the overall theming behind Ecclesiastes; that Paul doesn’t realize his pursuits are vanity no matter how far to the top he reaches.
• The ending is frustrating, and the film doesn’t end in a way that feels complete.

Recommendations:

• Twisters (2024) (Movie)
• Godzilla Battle Line (Mobile Game)

Dream Scenario is Rated R for language, violence and some sexual content. It features Lily Bird, Nicolas Cage, Julianne Nicholson, Jessica Clement, Tim Meadows, Dylan Baker, Michael Cera, Dylan Gelula, and Kate Berlant. Directed by Kristoffer Borgli. Dream Scenario is available here.

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Melvin Benson is the Founder, Editor-In-Chief, and Lead Host of Cinematic Doctrine. Whether it’s a movie, show, game, comic, or novel, it doesn’t matter. As long as it’s rich, he’s ready and willing to give it a try! His hope is to see King Jesus glorified as far as the east is from the west!

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