Episode 198

'Hope' is Beautifully Chaotic, and a TON of Fun - Fireside Discussion

September 11, 2026 · 27:48

What on Earth (literally)? On their outdoor movie podcast, Grant and Drew review the Korean blockbuster ‘Hope.’ Does this movie stumble, or is it entertaining enough to overcome its flaws?

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Chapters

(00:00) - Intro
(02:13) - Spoiler-Free Thoughts
(08:20) - Hope’s Humor
(10:27) - Our Rating
(12:38) - Structure
(13:50) - Plot Armor
(17:08) - Lost Lore?
(20:23) - Hope 2: More Hope
(23:11) - Act 2 Tension?
(23:23) - The Party Question
(26:28) - Coming Up & Take a break…

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