We Are Groot: Black Widow
And What Are You Into
The guys talk about Black Widow. In a shocking Phase 4 reversal, Ian's a little bit harder on this one than Bobby. The guys can at least agree that this movie is a pretty stale consolation prize for a character who has been with us since nearly the beginning.
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We are Groot: Falcon and the Winter Soldier
And What Are You Into
After a hiatus, we are back! And so are Falcon and the Winter Soldier. What happens when Disney and the MCU try to tackle the real world implications of having a Captain America while also dipping a toe into the complicated and messy conversation about America's relationship with racism? You get this series. It certainly is a series! That is an undeniable fact. Anyway, it's been awhile since the guys recorded this and Bobby has clearly forgotten a lot of the conversation so he's just editorializing here. Next week...a movie!
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We Are Groot: Wandavision
And What Are You Into
We'll go ahead and ignore your Agents of SHIELD and your Agent Carters. And your Daredevils and Defenders. And also your Runaways. Was Cloak and Dagger part of the MCU? Listen, Marvel has been pushing TV projects basically since the first Avengers movie, so it's kind of bizarre that they are treating these Disney+ shows like they're the MCU's first foray into television. Anyway, here's Wandavision! Ian and Bobby both appreciate that two of the strongest actors in the MCU get to finally flex their skills, and also love the big creative swing this one takes. Next time...even more TV!
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We Are Groot: Spider-Man Far From Home
And What Are You Into
After a prolonged break, we're back and ready to tackle the post-Endgame MCU. Tom Holland's Spider-Man has largely been defined by his relationship to Tony Stark. So what happens when Tony Stark is removed from the equation? Ian and Bobby argue about it, obviously. Enjoy the last MCU entry to have been released before the world went absolutely insane.
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We Are Groot: Avengers Endgame
And What Are You Into
Here it is, the Endgame of all your good intentions. I literally can't believe that Avatar is the highest grossing movie of all time.
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We Are Groot: Captain Marvel
And What Are You Into
The guys tackle the MCU's first female-led superhero movie. Bobby apparently hates women.
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We Are Groot: Ant-Man and the Wasp
And What Are You Into
Here's the film follow-up the entire world was clamoring for! Marvel's biggest A-lister, hot off his mega-hit movie, returns for a sequel--and this time he's got his girlfriend! What's the deal with Ant-Man and the Wasp anyway. Are they official? Are they seeing other people? Here's a movie where the lead is actually its septuagenarian star, but the script constantly tries to distract you from that with every other character. Here's a movie where its sympathetic villain cackles with bloodlust over the thought of killing a young child. Here's a film where Walton Goggins is called in to run...
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We Are Groot: Avengers Infinity War
And What Are You Into
Ian and Bobby tackle Infinity War. Or Avengers 3. Or Endgame Part 1. Bobby is up to usually shenanigans and hates this movie. Everyone rolls their eyes and Bobby begs to understand why this movie is so well regarded. Listen, Bobby's wrong. If you're going to support the output of one of the biggest and most evil corporations in the world, why even try to make a distinction in quality. If the governing principle of the creation of the MCU was "Hey, maybe one day Hulk and Iron Man America can punch things together", have we not arrived? What do you even want out of this? The Great Mouse put the...
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We Are Groot: Black Panther
And What Are You Into
Wakanda Forever! Ian and Bobby do Black Panther! What's to say? It's Black Panther. It's the MCU film that became a cultural zeitgeist, made T'Challa a household name, cemented the late Chadwick Boseman's legacy, spawned #KillmongerWasRight, and got itself a bunch of Oscar nominations, including one for Best Picture. The guys are pretty much in agreement that this movie rocks. Next week, it all culminates in an Infinity War.
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We Are Groot: Thor Ragnarok
And What Are You Into
It's the end of the world as Thor knows it, and he doesn't actually feel great about. Here's the dour movie an entire chunk of Age of Ultron teased and it's...not actually very dour at all. Unlike the other Thor movies, Ian and Bobby agree that Thor Ragnarok is kind of great. The MCU finally decides to go all in on Chris Hemsorth's comedic chops and Taika Waititi delivers one of the funniest but also one of the most thoughtful MCU movies. Next week: Wakanda Forever!
info_outlineHere it is - the end of Phase One!
Ian and Bobby revisit the song that basically kicked off the MCU as we know it today. The guys discuss how these disparate characters work sharing the spotlight, touch upon the strengths and problematic weaknesses of Joss Whedon's work, and debate just how good of a villain Loki is.
Next week...the start of Phase Two and one of the MCU's most controversial films!