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'Army of the Dead' Review
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'Army of the Dead' Review

Plus, what does a potential MGM/Amazon deal mean for the world of movies?
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This week on the show, Sonny Bunch (The Bulwark), Alyssa Rosenberg (The Washington Post), and Peter Suderman (Reason) discussed Netflix’s long-awaited Zack Snyder zombie heist opus, Army of the Dead. Meanwhile, in cons and nons, the gang discussed the MGM/Amazon deal and if it’s a break from the past—or a continuation of it. Meanwhile, on the special bonus episode, the trio picked which indie directors they’d give free rein to for a big franchise movie. The comments are open on both posts for Bulwark+ members, so sign up now if you want to chime in!

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Jake's avatar

Also, I saw it during a 7:30 PM show on a Friday night with close to 25 people in it.

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Jake's avatar

Sonny is the most right about Army of the Dead

Alyssa is 80% right

Peter…sigh…he is 30% right

In all sincerity I really enjoyed the Amazon discussion. I do think Amazon and Apple are playing the “services” game. When it comes to Apple the production costs of developing shows is so small. The Amazon MGM and LOTR play are pretty expensive and it makes less sense then trying to develop a Ted Lasso, For All Mankind, Mythic Quest, or The Morning Show.

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Sonny Bunch's avatar

Sonny: Always right!

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MProvenza's avatar

You missed the obvious synergy of Bond being delivered to the enemy base by an Amazon driver with keyless entry.

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Sonny Bunch's avatar

Or Bezos sending Bond's corpse back to MI6 in two days or fewer.

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