In which the Story Locker team discusses the release of its new Shortcuts episode on the theme of *The Incredibles,* as well as the recently released sequel, *The Incredibles 2.* Caleb waxes philosophical about Marshall McLuhan in relation to the film's critique of screen addiction, and the twist...

Caleb and Charlie discuss the treatment of gender norms in the first Incredibles movie and speculate on where Brad Bird will take this theme in the upcoming sequel..

What is Short Cuts? Why do some films capture the Zeitgeist, while others fall flat? Brad Bird seemed to have struck a nerve in the first Incredibles film, exploring Bob Paar's struggle with mediocrity – his inability to use his superpowers – and the frustrated masculinity that results. Is this...