165. Edge of Tomorrow/Live Die Repeat 10 Years Later

Talking SMAC: Superheroes, Movies, Animation & Comics

On this episode, we discuss the 10-year anniversary of 'Edge of Tomorrow', the 2014 sci-fi classic starring Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt. Or is it actually 'Live. Die. Repeat.'?

We dive into its innovative action sequences, time-loop concept, and how the fanbase of the film has grown over the decade. Plus, we discuss the manga that influenced the movie and the possibility of a sequel.

• (1:36) Emily Blunt love and celebrities that suddenly 'pop' for you
• (5:05) Sugar Coated Murders podcast promo
• (5:42) Is it 'Edge of Tomorrow' or 'Live. Die. Repeat.'?
• (7:19) Somehow 'Skyfall' and Adele emerge
• (13:46) The movies it was up against: Godzilla, X-Men: Day of Future Past, Maleficent, The Fault in our Stars
• (18:18) Does it need a sequel and story speculation
• (20:13) Tom Cruise acting against type works best
• (22:23) Groundhog Day differences and how to learn skills in a time loop
• (24:24) Josh's one issue with the movie
• (30:58) Powerful scenes and strong female agency
• (40:02) Constantine 2 is coming!?
• (44:53) How do 'resets' work?
• (47:00) The mimic design. What is it?
• (52:26) Could a Live.Die.Repeat aka Edge of Tomorrow video game work?

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