What A Waste Of Time

Jim, Nick and Callum discuss whether it's possible to keep enjoying art and media after learning problematic truths about their creators. Topics include JK Rowling, Woody Allen, Warren Ellis and Orson Scott Card. Spoilers for Transmetropolitan.

Jim and Nick discuss how different ways audiences engage with media affects their narrative expectations. Spring-boarding off the Steven Universe finale, we touch on shipping, prioritising world-building versus character development and fan fixation on granular details. Minor spoilers for Steven Universe.

Jim and Nick discuss media that references other media for fans' sakes, spring-boarding off of the recent return of Doctor Who fan favourite the Master. Spoilers for Doctor Who, Star Trek: Into Darkness, Rise of Skywalker.

Jim and Nick discuss how change affects fan relationships to media. Topics include the Guilty Gear series, Half Life, Dynasty Warriors, Glove and Boots, Time Splitters and, inevitably, Star Wars. (Note: This was recorded before the release of Rise of Skywalker)

Jim and Callum (and the world) did not like the 2019 film adaptation of the Goldfinch. We discuss we the film failed to capture the emotional heart of the book and various approaches for how to fix it. Spoilers for the Goldfinch and, oddly, Fight Club.