How does 'Logan' stack up to previous X-Men films?

Mar. 03, 2017

Our critics review the next X-Men film “Logan;” the teen melodrama “Before I Fall;” and “The Last Word,” which stars Shirley MacLaine as a curmudgeon who wants approval of her obituary before she dies.

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Credits

Guests:

Alonso Duralde - film critic and co-host of the YouTube channel “Breakfast All Day” - @ADuralde
Dave White - film critic and co-host of the movie podcast Linoleum Knife - @dlelandwhite

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Anna Scott, Jolie Myers, Christian Bordal, Amy Ta, Michell Eloy

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