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Best of 2024: Top Movies, TV Shows, and Challenge Accepted Highlights
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In this special year-end recap of Challenge Accepted, Frank and Thomas reflect on 2024’s biggest hits in movies, TV shows, and podcast moments. From surprise cinematic gems like Wicked to groundbreaking series like The Penguin and Agatha All Along, this episode revisits the year’s most memorable moments. They also discuss the evolution of fandoms, the impact of adaptations, and what they’re most excited about for 2025.
Timestamps and Topics- 00:00 - Introduction: Recapping 2024 and what’s next for Challenge Accepted
- 00:55 - Favorite Movies: Wicked, The Iron Claw, Deadpool and Wolverine
- 10:01 - The Shining Deep Dive: Filmmaking, themes, and Kubrick’s vision
- 14:52 - Best TV Shows: Avatar: The Last Airbender (Netflix), Fallout, House of the Dragon
- 23:12 - Community Engagement: Theorizing and connecting over Agatha All Along and X-Men ‘97
- 27:45 - Podcast Highlights: Reflecting on A24 Month and themed podcasting months
- 41:00 - Looking Forward to 2025: Anticipating next year’s cinematic and TV gems
Movies:
- Wicked was a delightful surprise with its blend of worldbuilding and practical effects.
- The Iron Claw delivered an emotional, visually stunning tale of family and wrestling.
- Deadpool and Wolverine set a new bar for fun, cameo-filled superhero movies.
TV Shows:
- House of the Dragon continues to captivate with its intricate politics and dragon-filled drama.
- Fallout proves video game adaptations can succeed with fidelity to source material.
- Agatha All Along brought fans together with its catchy songs and compelling theories.
Podcast Highlights:
- Themed months, such as A24 Month, enriched the podcast’s cinematic discussions.
- Community engagement through social media elevated the podcasting experience.
- Frank: “The Iron Claw felt like a warm blanket from the 70s—a beautifully crafted tale that surprised me in every way.”
- Thomas: “Agatha All Along had Kathryn Hahn serving and cooking—an absolute standout this year!”
- Frank: “When you guys engage with us on social media, it truly makes our day. That community fuels us!”
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Apple Podcast Tagsmovies, TV shows, geek culture, Wicked, The Penguin, Agatha All Along, Fallout, Challenge Accepted podcast, 2024 recap, year-end review.
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