This week we are comparing Masters of the Universe (2026) and Masters of the Universe (1987) - two films about classic Mattel hero He-Man journeying to Earth and returning to save Eternia.

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The Movies:

Masters of the Universe (2026)

Directed by Travis Knight

Written by Chris Butler, Aaron Nee, Adam Nee, Dave Callaham, Alex Litvak & Michael Finch

iMDb Rating: 7.1

Masters of the Universe (1987)

Directed by Gary Goddard

Written by David Odell

iMDB Rating: 5.4

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Content Warning: Discussions of violence, death, injury

This week we are comparing Misery (1990) and Tusk (2014) - two films about men held captive by obsessed people who will go to any length to keep them there.

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The Movies:

Misery (1990)

Directed by Rob Reiner

Written by William Goldman

Based on the novel by Stephen King

iMDb Rating: 7.8

Tusk (2014)

Directed by Kevin Smith

Written by Kevin Smith

iMDB Rating: 5.4

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Content Warning: Discussions of injury, death, mutilation, body horror, violence, gun violence, drug addiction

This week we are comparing La Cage aux Folles (1978) and The Birdcage (1996) - Two films about a gay couple hiding who they are for the sake of their son's future.

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The Movies:

La Cage aux Folles (1978)

Directed by Édouard Molinaro

Written by Francis Veber, Édouard Molinaro, Marcello Danon & Jean Poiret

Based on the play by Jean Poiret

iMDb Rating: 7.2

The Birdcage (1996)

Directed by Mike Nichols

Written by Elaine May

Based on the play by Jean Poiret

iMDB Rating: 7.3

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