Culture Gabfest: Deadpool & Wolverine #%&$ the Box Office
On this week\u2019s show, the panel is joined by Jamelle Bouie (New York Times Opinion columnist and Friend of the Pod) to discuss Deadpool & Wolverine, Marvel\u2019s R-rated superhero flick starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman that\u2019s dominating at the box office. Then the four assess the onslaught of Kamala Harris memes sweeping the internet right now and the role social media will play in this year\u2019s upcoming election. Finally, Julia, Dana, and Steve puzzle over Eno, a new documentary chronicling Brian Eno\u2019s 50-year career as a visionary musician and artist that\u2019s different every time it\u2019s shown.\xa0\nMentioned in this episode:\xa0\n\n\u201cDeadpool\u2019s obnoxious gay panic humour is a tiresome schoolyard taunt\u201d (Guy Lodge, The Guardian. July 26, 2024.)\n\nUpcoming screenings of Eno\n\n\nIn the exclusive Slate Plus segment, the panel answers a listener question from Rob about assigned seating in movie theaters.\xa0\nEmail us at culturefest@slate.com.\xa0\n\nEndorsements:\nStephen: Team USA\u2019s pommel horse stallion, Stephen Nedoroscik, and his flawless routine at the 2024 Olympics.\xa0\nJulia: An upcoming exhibit at the National Gallery of Art: \u201cParis 1874: The Impressionist Moment.\u201d\nDana: The Decameron on Netflix. \xa0\nPodcast production by Jared Downing. Production assistance by Kat Hong.\xa0\nHosts\nDana Stephens, Julia Turner, Stephen Metcalf\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices