In this episode of Movie Postmortem, we revisit Thor. We discuss Chris Hemsworth's effortlessly charismatic performance, Tom Hiddleston's turn as Loki, and why the father-son conflict between Thor and Odin remains the emotional centerpiece of the film. We also break down Kenneth Branagh's Shakespearean approach to this comic book film, the movie's infamous love of Dutch angles, and why the Destroyer still makes for one of the MCU's most forgettable early villains.

Did Thor deserve more credit all along, or did time simply make us appreciate it more? Join us as we discuss the God of Thunder's first adventure!

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In this episode of Movie Postmortem, we fire up the grill and celebrate Independence Day, the blockbuster that dominated the box office during the summer of 1996! With monument-destroying aliens and one of the greatest presidential speeches in movie history, this film delivers spectacle on an epic scale.

We discuss how this film helped cement Will Smith's movie-star status, why some of the special effects hold up better than others, and how seeing the film in Washington DC made the experience even better.

Plus, hear which part of the film we think should be completely cut as part of a script stitch up.

In this episode of Movie Postmortem, Reggie and Isaiah revisit Jurassic Park, the blockbuster that inspired Reggie to become a scientist. We discuss how Spielberg's masterful direction, groundbreaking visual effects, and John Williams' iconic score made this film something that holds up even after more than 30 years. Join us as we examine the Causes of Celebration of this film!

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