M:I Final Reckoning, Twin Peaks Obsession, & The Best (and Worst) Animal Deaths | Cult Pop Ep 157

Описание: In this episode, we wrap up our "Missions Probable" series by diving deep into the final chapter of the Mission: Impossible franchise: Final Reckoning. We break down the absolute masterclass of the practical underwater submarine sequence, discuss whether the "Entity" is a worthy villain, and debate if the film's self-serious tone and constant flashbacks hold it back from greatness. Plus, we run through a single-elimination bracket to crown the definitive best Mission: Impossible movie of all time.

Before we get to Ethan Hunt, we discuss our latest obsessions, including Alice’s high-speed binge of Twin Peaks and a listener email that sparks a massive conversation about cinematic animal trauma—from Old Yeller and The NeverEnding Story to the cultural impact of John Wick. We also share our thoughts on Welcome to Derry, City on Fire, and why Meryl Streep is so good at her job that she’s earned a lifelong hater in Noel's mom.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro: Welcome to Young Chunk HQ 03:08 - Meet the Booth Boy: Terry aka Vicious Marshmallow 05:35 - The Mission: Wrapping up Missions Probable 06:33 - Mailbag: Characters You Hate (Even if Everyone Else Sympathizes) 11:08 - Mailbag: The Collective Trauma of Cinematic Animal Deaths 15:47 - Topic: John Wick and the Fragility of Masculinity 18:28 - Topic: Howard Hamlin vs. Fullmetal Alchemist Trauma 20:18 - What's Poppin': Alice’s Twin Peaks Obsession 29:13 - What's Poppin': One Battle After Another & Jay Kelly 33:14 - What's Poppin': City on Fire (1987) & Hong Kong Noir 34:50 - What's Poppin': Welcome to Derry Finale & Military Subplots 44:23 - The Cursed Journey: Breakups and Cat Deaths during M:I Watches 46:34 - Review: Mission: Impossible – Final Reckoning (2025) 54:26 - The Plot: Submarines, Podcovas, and the Entity 58:31 - Analysis: The Problem with the Ethan & Grace Romance 1:05:01 - Breakdown: The Practical Submarine Set & Scuba Stunts 1:16:12 - The Finale: Biplanes, Burning Parachutes, and Pompous Monologues 1:25:48 - Ranking: The Definitive Mission: Impossible Bracket 1:43:50 - Outro: Next Week & The Bone Temple

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