Ep. 261: Top Gun: Maverick

This week, Gavia and Morgan discuss the summer's biggest blockbuster: Tom Cruise's long-anticipated reprisal of his iconic role as Maverick in Top Gun: Maverick. They break down how the sequel compares to the original, analyze how the practical stunts and effects contribute to the action, and salute the heroics of Cruise, certifiable maniac and Hollywood icon.

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Joseph Kosinski’s Vast, Lonely Worlds,” Bilge Ebiri, Vulture

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