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Dune: Part Two.

The book of Dune was long considered nigh impossible to adapt to the big screen because of the complicated nature of Brian Herbert’s sci-fi classic, until Denis Villeneuve Part One was released in 2021 leaving fans begging for Part Two.

In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about Dune: Part Two. We discuss our anticipation Paul’s journey, Chani, Jessica, making decisions, Irulan, Austin Butler, more characters, the production, the music and our ratings.  

Chapters
Anticipation (00:02:01)
Paul’s Journey (00:05:35)
Chani (00:17:27)
Jessica (00:34:53)
Making Decisions (00:43:11)
Irulan (00:48:37)
Austin Butler (00:51:01)
The Production (00:56:42)
The Music (01:03:24)
Ratings (01:05:12)

Host
Matthew Rushing

Co-Host
Christy Morris 

Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)

Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm

Argylle.

Matthew Vaughn has one of the most distinctive styles in filmmaking today with movies like Stardust, Kick-Ass and his Kingsman series, he’s put his stamp on cinema.

In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about Argylle. We discuss our anticipation, not being based on a book, the real confusion, a story within a story, over the top, what things looked like, Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Rockwell, thrown off by, the production and our ratings.  

Chapters
Anticipation (00:02:32)
Not Based Off a Book (00:05:11)
The Real Confusion (00:12:04)
A Story Within a Story (00:15:59)
Over the Top (00:26:48)
What Things Looked Like (00:32:05)
Bryce Dallas Howard (00:34:23)
Sam Rockwell (00:36:40)
Thrown Off By (00:37:27)
Henry Cavill (00:40:29)
The Production (00:43:47)
Ratings (00:47:42)

Host
Matthew Rushing

Co-Host
Christy Morris 

Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)

Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm

Rebel Moon: Part One - A Child of Fire.

Zack Snyder is one of the most talked about directors on the social internet which has to be one of the reasons that Netflix gave him the opportunity to create his own sci-fi universe in a new film duology.

In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing welcomes John Mills for a Snyder Cuts crossover to talk about Rebel Moon: Part One - A Child of Fire. We discuss world creation, design, the story, Kora, putting a crew together, the music and our ratings.  

Chapters
World Creation (00:02:45)
Design (00:21:42)
The Story (00:37:43)
Kora (00:46:14)
Putting a Crew Together (00:51:55)
The Music (00:58:12)
Ratings (01:05:01)

Hosts
Matthew Rushing and John Mills

Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)

Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.

The DCEU began strong with Man of Steel and the series found its apex at the box office with the original Aquaman, yet since that time the franchise has struggled because of studio interference which has lead to the last movie in the series.

In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. We discuss a tortured production, Black Manta’s revenge, ruling is hard, hate cannot dive out hate, a small story, the action, effects, music, ending the DCEU and our ratings. 

Chapters
A Quick Announcement (00:01:51)
A Tortured Production (00:05:27)
Black Manta’s Revenge (00:16:43)
Ruling is Hard (00:25:31)
Hate Cannot Drive Out Hate (00:32:33)
The Action (00:45:15)
The Effects (00:49:20)
The Music (00:55:27)
Ending the DCEU (00:59:53)
Ratings (01:03:53)

Host
Matthew Rushing

Co-Host
Christy Morris 

Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)

Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm

Lethal Weapon 4.

Sequels can be a tricky business, getting actors back, finding a story that is worth audiences time and then doing all that in a timely manner so there is not too much time between films.

In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris welcome John Mills to talk about Lethal Weapon 4. We discuss a troubled production, the big opening, moving forward, a new cast member, the Chinese connection, relevant issues, the action and our ratings.  

Chapters
A Troubled Production (00:02:31)
The Big Opening (00:12:08)
Moving Forward (00:15:58)
New Cast Member (00:23:01)
The Chinese Connection (00:29:59)
Relevant Issues (00:38:34)
Family (00:42:35)
The Action (00:47:40)
Ratings (00:53:52)

Host
Matthew Rushing

Co-Host
Christy Morris 

Guest
John Mills

Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)

Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm

Gladiator.

Hollywood made a living for many years on historical epics that became known as sword and sandal films, yet just like the western, they slowly faded as new genres became more popular with the general public.

In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by Zachary Fruhling to talk about Gladiator. We discuss our history with the film, a return, the production value, script issues, the cast, historic fiction, meditations on power, gory games, the music and our ratings.  

Chapters
History With the Film (00:01:51)
A Return (00:03:21)
The Production Value (00:13:25)
Script Issues (00:17:06)
Russell Crowe (00:19:09)
Joaquin Phoenix (00:22:11)
Historic Fiction (00:24:16)
Marcus Aurelius (00:27:38)
Oliver Reed (00:32:08)
Connie Nielsen (00:34:19)
Meditation on Power (00:37:25)
Gory Games (00:45:22)
The Music (00:52:25)
Ratings (00:57:04)

Host
Matthew Rushing

Co-Host
Zachary Fruhling 

Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)

Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm

Guardians of the Galaxy: Holiday Special

Join Matthew Rushing and John Mills as they complete their journey through Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the second Special Presentation streaming on Disney Plus. 

Chapters
Another Special Presentation (00:02:06)
Cartoon Bookends (00:11:59)
The Story and Characters (00:15:12)
Kevin Bacon (00:20:40)
Nostalgic Bent (00:26:58)
What is Missing (00:30:38)
The Music (00:34:13)
Ratings (00:40:21)
Rankings (00:43:01)

Hosts
Matthew Rushing and John Mills

Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) John Mills (Producer) 

Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm

I Spy.

Hollywood looks for inspiration wherever it can, even the small screen with many old television shows finding their way to the big screen as adaptations.

In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about I Spy. We discuss finding this movie, TV origins, translating to film, the tone, the characters, action and effects, things we like and our ratings.  

Chapters
Finding the Movie (00:02:20)
TV Origins (00:04:09)
Translating to Film (00:06:50)
The Tone (00:09:48)
The Characters (00:18:27)
Action and Effects (00:24:05)
Things We Like (00:26:15)
Ratings (00:28:21)

Host
Matthew Rushing

Co-Host
Christy Morris 

Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)

Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm

Loki: Season 2.

The MCU shows on Disney+ have been hit or miss as best, but one of the first entries staring the God of Mischief became a favorite of fans immediately.

In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about the second season of Loki. We discuss the timey whimey, length of the series, a plan within a plan, Miss Minutes, the best new character, a timely decision, Loki's arc, the music, what's next and our ratings.  

Chapters
Timey Whimey (00:02:21)
Length of the Season (00:10:43)
A Plan Within a Plan (00:12:10)
Miss Minutes (00:17:39)
Best New Character (00:24:30)
A Timely Decision (00:30:07)
Loki's Arc (00:35:20)
The Music (00:41:12)
What's Next (00:45:31)
Ratings (00:54:29)

Host
Matthew Rushing

Co-Host
Christy Morris 

Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)

Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm

The Godfather.

There are movies that are so impactful that it is hard to remember a time before they existed, they're so indelibly entrenched in the cultural zeitgeist that our conversations are littered lines from the film.

In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing welcomes John Mills as we talk about The Godfather. We discuss the film, why we are thankful for it and allow the conversation to flow wherever it takes us. 

Chapter
A Movie We Are Thankful For (00:01:16)

Host
Matthew Rushing

Guest
John Mills 

Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)

Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm