Ep. 8 - Venom vs Upgrade
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A young man survives a horrible tragedy only to discover that his body is now under the control of a nefarious force.That basic plot synopsis covers both Venom and Upgrade, but beyond that (as in the arenas of scientific justification, quality filmmaking, clever ideas, and intelligent storytelling) they couldn't be more different. Listen in as Scott and Steven discuss the relative merits of each movie, the science of parasites vs. computer implants, and which movie is a whole lot better than the other.
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Published 05/28/21
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