Talking SMAC: Superheroes, Movies, Animation & Comics

Author: Talking SMAC: Superheroes, Movies, Animation & Comics

We love all things entertainment and we want to share that love with you! We try to keep a respectful perspective, while also sharing our opinions. Our ranking system is Must see/buy or Pass. Follow us on Twitter @TalkingSMACPod and email at TSMACpod@gmail.com
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256. Disclosure Day, Death of a Unicorn, Thrash and the 'meh' of movies
Episode 256
Tuesday, 16 June, 2026

Alex and Justin Henson of 'The Movie Wire' discuss feelings of ambivalence around 'Disclosure Day', our memories of Spielberg as a force of nature, what sparks getting to the theater as well as Death of a Unicorn and Thrash (the shark film). Justin's Planes, Trains, and Automobiles rant (0:01) Sugar Coated Murder promo (3:16) Disclosure Day, Spielberg's legacy, and feeling 'meh' about cinema (3:47) Nostalgia and expectations from cinema, and the Amblin affect (9:21) Gene Shalit, Siskel & Ebert and the power of critics (17:51) Justin sells Alex on why Disclosure Day is worth seeing (no spoilers) (21:31) Death of a Unicorn discussion (26:09) Netflix's Thrash (34:01) Thank you, goodbyes, and credits (40:34) Please remember to check out the Sugar Coated Murder podcast, and don't forget to join our Discord. You can also check out our website for past episodes and our blogs: tsmacpod.com