This week, Nigel and Tazziii are flying solo, and with no guests to keep us in check, you get to enjoy a bumper story segment before we journey to the Quantum Realm for a deep dive into Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania (starting at 32:35).
The latest addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe has received mixed reviews, but we put a positive spin on the scaled-down adventure as we discuss what we enjoyed about the film. From the superpowered family dynamic to the unique character designs and introduction of the MCU’s new Big Bad, we share our thoughts alongside our critiques. This week’s storytelling tip focuses on creating a strong inciting incident in your story, something that Ant-Man and The Wasp doesn’t quite achieve.
Other stories we’re enjoying: Lockwood and Co, Lookism, Community , It Takes Two, Umbrella Academy, Castlevania, The Last of Us.
Show notes:
Story x Story #106: Does What It Says On The Book (Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness) – https://anchor.fm/mayamada/episodes/Story-x-Story-106-Does-What-It-Says-On-The-Book-Doctor-Strange-in-the-Multiverse-of-Madness-e1iov25
After ‘Ant-Man 3’s’ Second Weekend Box Office Collapse, Should Marvel Get Concerned? – https://variety.com/2023/film/box-office/ant-man-quantumania-box-office-drop-concern-marvel-1235536265/
Jonathan Majors Confronts Those Terrible ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’ Reviews – https://variety.com/2023/film/news/jonathan-majors-ant-man-quantumania-negative-reviews-1235542180/
This Is a Cry for Help – https://www.vulture.com/article/ant-man-and-the-wasp-quantumania-movie-review-marvel.html
Ant-Man 3 Deserves More Love! – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eexy_aT2ff8
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023) – https://www.alternateending.com/2023/03/ant-man-and-the-wasp-quantumania-2023.html
8 Marvel Comics That Ant-Man: Quantumania Is Based On – https://www.cbr.com/ant-man-quantumania-comics-inspiration
Pixel f*cked: Inside Hollywood’s VFX crisis – https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/culture/article/hollywood-vfx-industry-breaking-point
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania is a Buggy Start to Phase 5 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-3ZeGGNxZg
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