About this episode

The episode discusses the impact and legacy of the film Independence Day on its 30th anniversary.

It's the 30th anniversary of a film that needs no introduction. Independence Day wasn't just one of the biggest blockbusters of all time. It became a huge piece of pop culture in the 1990s and remains one to this day. Does it hold up three decades later? We're going to try and sort that out. Here to celebrate America's birthday with us is guest Ivan Calixto. _____ Please consider joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wwibofficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whywasntitbetter Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/wwibpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wwib_official X: https://x.com/WWIBpodcast Subscribe! Rate! Review! Tell a friend!

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