Episode 49: Wonder Woman

Morgan and Gavia return from a hiatus to discuss the blockbuster of the summer, Patty Jenkins' extended universe-saving Wonder Woman. Topics discussed include: how the film compares to other superhero origin stories, its refreshing earnestness, the pluses and minuses of the WWI setting, Gal Gadot and Chris Pine's winning charm, and the glorious sight of Robin Wright murdering a bunch of dudes.

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Links

"Why Wonder Woman is the perfect superhero for World War I," Gavia Baker-Whitelaw, The Daily Dot

"Wonder Woman: How real-life athletes united to populate the film's badass Amazon nation," Devan Coggan, Entertainment Weekly

Patty Jenkins on Late Night with Seth Meyers