About this episode

The episode discusses the new Masters of the Universe movie and its appeal to both fans and general audiences.

The new Masters of the Universe movie is packed with Easter eggs for fans of the old 80s cartoon and toys, but does this wannabe summer blockbuster have anything to offer for everybody else? It features big names playing the signature characters, like He-Man (Nicholas Galitzine), Evil-Lyn (Alison Brie), Man at Arms (Idris Elba), and Skeletor (Jared Leto). But the movie also adds a contemporary and comedic comic riff on the story. If you like nostalgic adaptations for superfans, check out these episodes: In 'Mortal Kombat II,' fatality meets fan service 'Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves' has high charisma Connect with Pop Culture Happy Hour: Letterboxd / Facebook Our weekly newsletter Support Pop Culture Happy Hour+ See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

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Topics covered

• Masters of the Universe
• nostalgia
• film adaptation
• comedy
• blockbuster

Keywords

• Masters of the Universe
• Nicholas Galitzine
• Alison Brie
• Idris Elba
• Jared Leto
• nostalgia
• film adaptation

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Masters of the Universe, Mortal Kombat II, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves

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