Episode #59: The Wolverine (Part 2)

Published: July 29, 2013, 4 a.m.

So much of \ufeffThe Wolverine \ufeffworks so well that the parts that don't work well are extra frustrating. In this episode, Andrew and Monica discuss what they liked about the film and then break down the problematic third act beat by beat. Why is the opening scene so effective? How come Yukio disappears so much? Why are people suddenly switching loyalties, and just what was the big conspiracy after all? Tune in to find out. Plus, they examine the mid-credits scene and pitch a few sequels in Reboot This!
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\nSHOW NOTES:
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\n0:22 - Intro and clip
\n2:22 - The opening scene in Japan
\n4:45 - Bullet trains
\n6:50 - The conspiracy
\n8:35 - Third act issues, the surgery scene
\n11:54 - Viper and the plan
\n16:30 - A strange amount of profanity
\n17:47 - The case of the disappearing Yukio
\n19:08 - Wolverine's bear buddy
\n22:45 - Silver Samurai and bone marrow
\n32:23 - Bone claws
\n35:25 - Mariko
\n41:24 - End credits scene
\n50:58 - Show close
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\nDON'T FORGET: You can contact the show by emailing cinemafix@filmgeekradio.com. Thanks for listening!