Movies

The 602 Club 90: Awkward Stage Potter
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. We discuss being back at Hogwarts, new character, a bigger world, the looming threat, old magic vs. brute strength, the music and our ratings.

The 602 Club 89: Indelible Mark
Superman. We discuss what keeps us coming back, his endurance, different interpretations, what the truest expression of him is, nature vs. nurture, public and personal personas, reinvention rejection, if he’s been explored enough and some comic recommendations.

The 602 Club 88: The Sword in the Stone
The Last Starfighter. We discuss something old and something new, a familiar story, the cast, the effects, the soundtrack, does it hold up and our ratings.

The 602 Club 87: The Search For More Money
Independence Day: Resurgence. We discuss before Resurgence, why add a sequel, the story, the cast, a soft reboot, to sequel or not to sequel, effects and our ratings.

The 602 Club S20: Rebirth
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Ultimate Edition. We discuss first impressions, a good question, where it is better, do we feel the three hours?, Wonder Woman, little things and ratings.

The 602 Club 86: Classified Wi-Fi
Independence Day. We discuss our recollection of 1996, bringing back the disaster film, the cast, impressive effects, if it holds up and our ratings.

The 602 Club 85: Bond is the Pawn
From Russia With Love. We discuss continuing Bond, changes from the book, women and villains, a troubled shoot, heightened realism, behind the scenes heroes, great moments and our ratings.

The 602 Club 83: Yes to the Mystique
X-Men: Apocalypse. We discuss the X-franchise, new mutants, Quicksilver, rounding out the trilogy, a blessing or a curse, hero?, our ratings and a quick side note.

The 602 Club 82: Lupin on the Loose
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. We discuss a new director and direction, character focus, fully forming, new characters, creatures and wizarding world things, book vs. movie, the score and our ratings.

The 602 Club 80: The Right to Choose
Captain America: Civil War. We discuss choosing side, team Iron Man, team Cap, team Ross, revenge, new heroes, hero against hero, the fight in Siberia, a few last things, a quick rundown and ratings.

The 602 Club 79: Moral Malaise
Captain America: The Winter Soldier. We discuss our favorite Marvel heroes, continuing Cap’s modern education, an insidious villain, becoming a leader. the Winter Soldier, tearing it all down, the film’s uniqueness, new characters and our ratings.

The 602 Club 78: The Virtue Inside
Captain America: The First Avenger. We discuss our familiarity with Marvel, something a little different, character matters, the cast, the villain, the director, skinny Steve, the music, a few last things and our ratings.