The Fanbase Weekly Podcast
Fanbase Press' flagship podcast discussing the top geek news stories of the week! Part of the Fanbase Press Podcast Network.
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Fanbase Feature: THE MATRIX RELOADED 20th Anniversary Panel Discussion
06/05/2023
Fanbase Feature: THE MATRIX RELOADED 20th Anniversary Panel Discussion
In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Barbra Dillon and special guests Magdalene Visaggio (writer - Eternity Girl, Kim & Kim, The Ojja-Wojja), Maya Deane (writer - Wrath Goddess Sing), and Tilly Bridges (writer - Begin Transmission, Monster High, Star Trek Adventures RPG, Executive Producer of Pendant Productions) participate in a thorough discussion regarding The Matrix Reloaded (2003) in light of the film's 20th anniversary, with topics including the film's strengths and weaknesses, if the return of Agent Smith as a villain worked, how the sequel continues the Trans allegory established in the original film, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for The Matrix Reloaded abound in this panel discussion!)
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Fanbase Feature: STAR WARS: EPISODE VI - RETURN OF THE JEDI 40th Anniversary Panel Discussion
05/26/2023
Fanbase Feature: STAR WARS: EPISODE VI - RETURN OF THE JEDI 40th Anniversary Panel Discussion
In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon and special guests Charles de Lauzirika (Filmmaker & DVD/Blu-ray producer - Assembly Cut restoration of Alien 3, Final Cut restoration of Blade Runner), Madeline Weber (BFA in Animation and minors in Art History and Philosophy), and Phillip Kelly (Fanbase Press Contributor, The POPSKL Podcast Group) participate in a thorough discussion regarding Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983) in light of the film's 40th anniversary, with topics including the film's standout moments, whether Han Solo's death would have made a stronger film, if Darth Vader is truly redeemed by his final sacrifice, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi abound in this panel discussion!)
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Ep. #226 - Who Leaked the Death of Ms. Marvel & More
05/23/2023
Ep. #226 - Who Leaked the Death of Ms. Marvel & More
In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guest David Accampo (writer - Spectral: A Showcase of Fear, Lost Angels, The Margins) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including who may have the comic book death of Ms. Marvel, this announcement of and reactions to the , and the Disney World's Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser.
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Fanbase Feature: X2: X-MEN UNITED 20th Anniversary Panel Discussion
05/19/2023
Fanbase Feature: X2: X-MEN UNITED 20th Anniversary Panel Discussion
In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon and special guests Michael Poisson (writer - Robot Chicken, Netflix's Raising Dion, The CW's Tom Swift, and Fanbase Press' The Arcs), Don Aguillo (artist - Todd McFarlane's Spawn, Scout Comics' Rise, Fanbase Press' The Sequels, co-founder of In Hiatus Studios), and Raf Salazar (freelance artist / In Hiatus Studios co-founder) participate in a thorough discussion regarding X2: X-Men United (2003) in light of the film's 20th anniversary, with topics including the film's standout moments, the character of Jason Stryker and what the film has to say about the trauma delivered by parents upon their children, if Magneto was truly "right," and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for X2: X-Men United abound in this panel discussion!)
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Fanbase Feature: READING RAINBOW 40th Anniversary Panel Discussion
05/13/2023
Fanbase Feature: READING RAINBOW 40th Anniversary Panel Discussion
In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Barbra Dillon and special guests Matthew Noe (Lead Collection & Knowledge Management Librarian for Harvard Medical School - Countway Library, board member of the Graphic Medicine International Collection and the American Library Association, Graphic Novels and Comics Round Table), Shane Portman (Emmy-nominated writer & the director of development for Bix Pix Entertainment), and Allen Carter (Founder of Carter Comics, creator of Damn Tourists and Cosmic Force) participate in a thorough discussion regarding Reading Rainbow (1983) in light of the series' 40th anniversary, with topics including how the show encouraged reading among children, what made host LeVar Burton so successful in his role, the benefits of a Reading Rainbow geared towards adults, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Reading Rainbow abound in this panel discussion!)
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Ep. #225 - How the WGA Strike May Affect Comics & More
05/08/2023
Ep. #225 - How the WGA Strike May Affect Comics & More
In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guests Jack Phoenix (Graphic Novel Selector - Brodart Company, Manager of Collection Services - Cuyahoga Falls Library) and Giulie Speziani (writer - Thanks! Romina) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including ways in which the WGA strike the comic book industry, Kevin Smith's on processing trauma, and what's happening with .
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Fanbase Feature: STAR WARS: CLONE WARS 20th Anniversary Panel Discussion
05/05/2023
Fanbase Feature: STAR WARS: CLONE WARS 20th Anniversary Panel Discussion
In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon and special guest Scott Rubin (writer - Naming Your Little Geek: The Complete List of Comic, Game, Sci-Fi & Fantasy Names, toy reviewer - ) participate in a thorough discussion regarding Star Wars: Clone Wars (2003) in light of the series' 20th anniversary, with topics including the series' standout moments, how the series may have oversold the character of General Grievous, how the series compares to Dave Filoni's The Clone Wars, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Star Wars: Clone Wars abound in this panel discussion!)
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Ep. #224 - Explaining the WGA Strike & More
05/01/2023
Ep. #224 - Explaining the WGA Strike & More
In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guests Justine Mastin (psychotherapist, podcast host, educator, author - ) and CJ Brittain (Chief Operations Officer - Fintech Firm, Trans Rights Advocate) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including better understanding the for the Writers Guild of America, whether it's necessary to "" for fandoms like Harry Potter, and how Hollywood can and should better handle in the wake of The Flash.
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Fanbase Feature: STAR WARS: THE MANDALORIAN - S3 Panel Discussion
04/29/2023
Fanbase Feature: STAR WARS: THE MANDALORIAN - S3 Panel Discussion
In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon is joined by special guests Teresa Jusino (writer - The Mary Sue), Jay Sherer (writer - Death of a Bounty Hunter, Timeslingers, co-host of The Story Geeks podcast), and Phillip Kelly (The POPSKL Podcast Group) participate in a thorough discussion regarding Star Wars: The Mandalorian - Season 3 (2023) in light of the season's recent conclusion, with topics including whether the third season should have included Boba Fett, the noticeable connections between the Mandalorians and the Jewish culture, what the death of the Dark Saber means for Mandalore and Star Wars, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Star Wars: The Mandalorian - Season 3 abound in this panel discussion!)
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Fanbase Feature: IRON MAN 3 10th Anniversary Panel Discussion
04/21/2023
Fanbase Feature: IRON MAN 3 10th Anniversary Panel Discussion
In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon is joined by special guests Desirée Proctor (writer - Fanbase Press' Nuclear Power, Telltale Games' The Walking Dead: Michonne, Peacock's Lopez vs. Lopez) and David Accampo (writer - Fanbase Press' The Margins, Lost Angels, Spectral: A Showcase of Fear) participate in a thorough discussion regarding Iron Man 3 (2013) in light of the film's 10th anniversary, with topics including the film's focus on the hero's struggle with PTSD, what Ben Knigsley's Mandarin says about the United States' fear of terrorism and the post-truth era we find ourselves in, if Iron Man 3 is a Christmas story, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Iron Man 3 abound in this panel discussion!)
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Ep. #223 - The Problem with Rebooting HARRY POTTER & More
04/17/2023
Ep. #223 - The Problem with Rebooting HARRY POTTER & More
In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guests Hale Leo (Mixed media artist, published poet, and tabletop game designer) and Kevin Bides (Brand Coordinator, Skybound Entertainment) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including Warner Bros. Discovery's to reboot the Harry Potter franchise for TV, the announcement of new comic book publisher , and reactions to Marvel's release of The Marvels .
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Ep. #222 - Will AI Destroy Us All & More
04/11/2023
Ep. #222 - Will AI Destroy Us All & More
In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guests Christof Bogacs and Marie Enger (Dark Horse Comics' ) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including whether all AI development needs to be immediately, the from Star Wars Celebration 2023, and from Marvel's upcoming Secret Invasion.
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Fanbase Feature: STAR WARS: THE BAD BATCH - S2 Panel Discussion
04/03/2023
Fanbase Feature: STAR WARS: THE BAD BATCH - S2 Panel Discussion
In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon is joined by special guests David Avallone (writer - Drawing Blood, Elvira in Horrorland) and Madeline Weber (BFA in Animation and minors in Art History and Philosophy) participate in a thorough discussion regarding Star Wars: The Bad Batch - Season 2 (2023) in light of the season's recent conclusion, with topics including the Empire's solution to the "clone problem" and its thematic connection to the 1942 Wannsee Conference, the fates of characters like Tech and Omega, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Star Wars: The Bad Batch - Season 2 abound in this panel discussion!)
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Fanbase Feature: 65 Panel Discussion
03/24/2023
Fanbase Feature: 65 Panel Discussion
In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon is joined by special guest Phillip Kelly (The POPSKL Podcast Group) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding 65 (2023), in light of the film's recent release, with topics including the film's theme on inevitability, the popularity of the "large man protects small child" trope in current pop culture, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for 65 abound in this panel discussion!)
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Fanbase Feature: THE WAR OF THE WORLDS 70th Anniversary Panel Discussion
03/16/2023
Fanbase Feature: THE WAR OF THE WORLDS 70th Anniversary Panel Discussion
In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon is joined by special guests David Avallone (writer - Drawing Blood, Elvira in Horrorland) and Erik Amaya (Editor-in-Chief of Comicon.com, the Comics on TV Columnist at Rotten Tomatoes, co-host, Tread Perilously podcast) participate in a thorough discussion regarding The War of the Worlds (1953) in light of the film's 70th anniversary, with topics including the themes of colonialism, the fears of alien invasion vs. alien abduction, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for The War of the Worlds abound in this panel discussion!)
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Ep. #221 - Has ANDOR Ruined THE MANDALORIAN & More
03/13/2023
Ep. #221 - Has ANDOR Ruined THE MANDALORIAN & More
In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guests Teresa Jusino (writer and director - Pomonok Entertainment / contributor - / ) and Gabe Cheng (writer, For Molly - coming to ) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including why Star Wars fans feel that Andor has The Mandalorian, Spotify's increase in , and the introduction of an to the MCU.
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Fanbase Feature: FIRE IN THE SKY 30th Anniversary Panel Discussion
03/10/2023
Fanbase Feature: FIRE IN THE SKY 30th Anniversary Panel Discussion
In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon is joined by special guests Jordan Hart (writer - Terminarch, Fanbase Press' Ripple Effects) and Phillip Kelley (Fanbase Press Contributor, The POPSKL Podcast Group) participate in a thorough discussion regarding Fire in the Sky (1993) in light of the film's 30th anniversary, with topics including the panelists' personal beliefs regarding alien abductions, whether it matters if this film is based on a true story, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Fire in the Sky abound in this panel discussion!)
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Ep. #220 - Should Conventions Live Stream & More
03/06/2023
Ep. #220 - Should Conventions Live Stream & More
In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guest Fred Kennedy (writer - Image Comics' Dead Romans, Mud79) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including whether genre conventions should their panel programming, the for Warner Bros.' upcoming Lord of the Rings movies, and whether Star Trek 4 should just
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Fanbase Feature: ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA Panel Discussion
02/24/2023
Fanbase Feature: ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA Panel Discussion
In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts Bryant Dillon and Claire Thorne are joined by special guest Phillip Kelly (The POPSKL Podcast Group) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania (2023), in light of the film's recent release, with topics including the introduction of the infamous Kang the Conqueror to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the complexity that the previous 30 films of the MCU add to the latest Marvel film releases, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania abound in this panel discussion!)
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Ep. #219 - Too Much Marvel and STAR WARS & More
02/20/2023
Ep. #219 - Too Much Marvel and STAR WARS & More
In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guests Mairghread Scott (Executive Producer, Showrunner, and head writer - Dragon Age: Absolution) and Justin Peniston (writer - Sonic Prime) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including whether there is , saving the comics industry by , and why is in The Flash movie.
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Ep. #218 - James Gunn Wants You to #ReadComics & More
02/13/2023
Ep. #218 - James Gunn Wants You to #ReadComics & More
In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guests Marc Guggenheim (writer, TV producer, showrunner, comic book writer - Arrow, Legends of Tomorrow, Torrent, Fragmentation, Too Dead to Die) and Jason Inman (writer - / co-host, Geek History Lesson podcast) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including James Gunn's positive impact on DC Comics' sales, AMC's new ticket pricing that's based on seat location, and Jonathan Majors' approach to Kang in the MCU.
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Fanbase Feature: BATMAN: KNIGHTFALL 30th Anniversary Panel Discussion
02/08/2023
Fanbase Feature: BATMAN: KNIGHTFALL 30th Anniversary Panel Discussion
In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon and special guests Kelley Jones (cover artist - Batman: Knightfall, Batman & Dracula: Red Reign, The Sandman), Matt Corrigan (co-host - The Launchpad Podcast, practical special effects artist - Frank Miller's 300, Batman V. Superman), Livio Ramondelli (artist - IDW's Transformer comics, creator of IDW's The Kill Lock), and Chris Thorne (sketch card artist - Star Wars, The Walking Dead, Alien 3) participate in a thorough discussion regarding Batman: Knightfall (1992) in light of the comic event's 30th anniversary, with topics including Jones' creation of the iconic "break the bat" cover image, memories from the release of Knightfall, how the event changed the character of Batman forever, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Batman: Knightfall abound in this panel discussion!)
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Ep. #217 - Creating Comics with AI Art & More
02/06/2023
Ep. #217 - Creating Comics with AI Art & More
In the Season 8 premiere episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guests Kevin Eastman (writer/artist/publisher/producer/co-creator of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) and David Avallone (filmmaker/writer - Elvira: Mistress of the Dark, Elvira in Horrorland) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including an examination of , a review of James Gunn and Peter Safran's for DC's TV and film, and whether the Star Wars franchise is focusing too heavily on .
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Fanbase Feature: THE DARK CRYSTAL 40th Anniversary Panel Discussion
12/29/2022
Fanbase Feature: THE DARK CRYSTAL 40th Anniversary Panel Discussion
In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon and special guests Craig Miller (publicity consultant on The Dark Crystal, original Director of Fan Relations at Lucasfilm, writer - Star Wars Memories), Corinna Bechko (writer - Green Lantern: Earth One, Avatar: Adapt or Die), and Norm Harper (writer - Fanbase Press' The Sequels, Haphaven / LEGO blogger) participate in a thorough discussion regarding The Dark Crystal (1982) in light of the film's 40th anniversary, with topics including the film's groundbreaking puppetry, Jim Henson's belief that it is unhealthy for children never to be afraid, the film's thematic inspiration from Jane Roberts "Seth Material," and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for The Dark Crystal abound in this panel discussion!)
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Fanbase Feature: BATMAN RETURNS 30th Anniversary Panel Discussion
12/27/2022
Fanbase Feature: BATMAN RETURNS 30th Anniversary Panel Discussion
In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon and special guests Corinna Bechko (writer - Green Lantern: Earth One, Avatar: Adapt or Die) and David Accampo (writer - Fanbase Press' The Margins, Lost Angels) participate in a thorough discussion regarding Batman Returns (1992) in light of the film's 30th anniversary, with topics including how the film has been re-evaluated in recent years, why the film should be considered a "Christmas movie," and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Batman Returns abound in this panel discussion!)
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Fanbase Feature: THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL 30th Anniversary Panel Discussion
12/26/2022
Fanbase Feature: THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL 30th Anniversary Panel Discussion
In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Barbra Dillon and special guests Amanda Donahue (artist - Fanbase Press' The Margins) and Norm Harper (writer - Fanbase Press' The Sequels, Haphaven / LEGO blogger) participate in a thorough discussion regarding The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) in light of the film's 30th anniversary, with topics including how the film has aged in the past three decades, the significance of the changing roles of the puppeteers behind some of the most beloved Muppets, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for The Muppet Christmas Carol abound in this panel discussion!)
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Fanbase Feature: THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS 20th Anniversary Panel Discussion
12/16/2022
Fanbase Feature: THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS 20th Anniversary Panel Discussion
In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts Bryant Dillon and Claire Thorne participate in a thorough discussion regarding The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) in light of the film's 20th anniversary, with topics including how the batle of Helm's Deep defines the film, how the presence of Sean Bean's Boromir hangs heavy over the plot, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers abound in this panel discussion!)
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Ep. #216 - The Season 7 Finale
12/13/2022
Ep. #216 - The Season 7 Finale
In the Season 7 finale episode, the Fanbase Press staff provides a thoughtful retrospective, looking back at 2022 in pop culture and beyond. All of us at The Fanbase Weekly wish to extend our immense thanks to the talented guests who have joined us this past year, as well as you - the listeners - for tuning in each week. We’ll be back again in 2023 with more podcast excitement. Stay tuned to the Fanbase Press website for updates regarding the launch of Season 8 for The Fanbase Weekly. Happy holidays!
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Fanbase Feature: STAR WARS Celebration 2022: "This Is the Way: The Mandalorian and Joseph Campbell" Panel Discussion
12/10/2022
Fanbase Feature: STAR WARS Celebration 2022: "This Is the Way: The Mandalorian and Joseph Campbell" Panel Discussion
In this Fanbase Feature, we invite you to listen in on the "This Is the Way: The Mandalorian and Joseph Campbell" panel from Star Wars Celebration 2022. John Bucher (Creative Director for the Joseph Campbell Foundation) moderated the panel (originally recorded on Saturday, May 28th, 2022), during which panelists Barbra Dillon (Fanbase Press Editor-in-Chief, The Fanbase Weekly podcast co-host), Thomas Parham, Ph.D. (Professor - Palm Beach Atlantic University, Screenwriter), and Torri Yates-Orr (Emmy-nominated History & Mythology Communicator) discussed the thematic way in which The Mandalorian both honors and evolves classic Star Wars and its use of Campbell's "Hero's Journey." (Beware: SPOILERS for The Mandalorian Seasons 1 and 2 abound in this panel discussion!) Thank you to the Joseph Campbell Foundation for allowing us to share this recording with our listeners. We invite our listeners to learn more about the organization by visiting .
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Fanbase Feature: BRAM STOKER'S DRACULA 30th Anniversary Panel Discussion
12/02/2022
Fanbase Feature: BRAM STOKER'S DRACULA 30th Anniversary Panel Discussion
In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon is joined by special guests Corinna Bechko (writer - Green Lantern: Earth One, Aliens/Vampirella) and Don Aguillo (artist - Todd McFarlane's Spawn, Scout Comics' Rise, Fanbase Press' The Sequels, co-founder of In Hiatus Studios) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992) in light of the film's 30th anniversary, with topics including how the film plays differently after the experience of a global pandemic, whether the film is truly a "zombie flick," how it kicked off a resurgence of the zombie genre that lasted for over a decade, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Bram Stoker's Dracula abound in this panel discussion!)
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