The Millennial Falcon Podcast

Your three favorite millennials are reunited! We record a podcast all together for the first time, in the classroom where we all met while we learned about "Hollywood in the '70s." In a roundtable discussion, Anya, HT, and Willoughby talk about their favorite movies from New Hollywood, as well as the emergence of the auteur director.

Your three favorite millennials gear up for convention season, as Willoughby and HT recap their time at D.C.'s Awesome Con, and Anya reveals her long history with conventions. Plus: Anya raves over 'The Little Mermaid in Concert' at the Hollywood Bowl, Willoughby rewatched 'Moulin Rouge' and defends Baz Luhrmann, and HT discovered a surprising personal connection to a K-Pop group.

Your three favorite millennials go back to the '90s to talk about the most formative pop culture things from their childhood. From Nickelodeon, to Sailor Moon, and to Spongebob Squarepants, we reveal the TV shows, books, and movies that made us the geek culture fanatics today. Plus: 'Lost in Translation' washed out the bad taste of 'X-Men: Apocalypse' for Willoughby, Anya gushes over Jane Austen and her newest movie adaptation 'Love and Friendship,' and HT cautiously recommends the gorgeous but dark indie flick 'The Lobster.'

Your three favorite millennials talk arthouse movies, and what their place is in the franchise- and sequel-laden movie industry. Why is there not as much interest in the Cannes Film Festival and indie movies lately? And are smaller films not that accessible to wider audiences? Plus: Anya can't wait for the 'Beauty and the Beast' trailer and is still in love with 'Parks and Recreation, Willoughby was surprised by HBO's 'All the Way,' and HT absolutely loved 'The Nice Guys.'

Your three favorite millennials mourn the beloved TV shows that were cancelled this week -- primarily, 'Galavant' and 'Agent Carter.' But does cancellation spell the end for modern TV shows? Plus: Willoughby is binging 'Bob's Burgers,' Anya is finally caught up on 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend,' and HT is over the moon with the latest 'Black Panther' casting announcement.

Your three favorite millennials review the newest Marvel film, "Captain America: Civil War." Spoiler warning: we loved it. Plus: HT is binge-watching "Twin Peaks," Anya will never be over 'Civil War,' and Willoughby is excited about Alden Ehrenreich's casting as young Han Solo.

Your three favorite millennials tackle the concept of the "lega-sequel," or the movie sequel that works as a reboot of a popular franchise. What makes these semi-sequels successful or not successful? Plus: Willoughby loves the latest 'New Girl' episode, Anya is laughing thanks to female comedians, and HT can't wait to see 'Southside With You.'

Your three favorite millennials rant about the problems plaguing 'Game of Thrones' and other popular shows that poorly portray women, people of color, and LGBT people. At what point do we need to give up our formerly favorite shows when they become increasingly sexist or racist? Plus: Anya is into home decorating, Willoughby applauds great cinematography and Hoai-Tran uncovered the film adaptation of 'Norwegian Wood.'

Spoiler alert! Your three favorite millennials are here to talk about spoiler culture, and why so many TV shows and movies these days are so reliant on the big, shocking twist. When is it right or wrong to spoil a plot point? And should spoilers really be such a big deal? Plus: Anya is in love with her 'Hamiltome,' Willoughby wants to make a film adaptation of 'The Bully Pulpit,' and HT is hyped for Epik High's debut at Coachella.

Your three favorite millennials are back with their 20th episode!!!! We're talking animation. Specifically, animation is considered a children's genre - but why can't it be for everyone? With their latest film, Zootopia, Disney has proven that animation can be just as mature as live-action films. We're discussing the studios who have gotten animation right for adults and children - Disney, Pixar, Ghibli - as well as the ones who have more a mixed track record, like Dreamworks. And why it's insulting to dumb down your film for children. Plus: Willoughby and Anya really, really, really, really like the new trailer for Star Wars: Rogue One and HT really, really, really, likes her new digital perm!

Your three favorite millennials are finally all back together, and we're ready to bash "Batman v Superman." But it got us thinking -- what makes a good "bad movie"? Subjectively bad movies like "The Room" and "Rocky Horror Picture Show" have cult followings despite their technical failures. What differentiates those movies from simply bad films like "Batman v Superman"? Plus: Anya is rereading "Harry Potter," Willoughby reviews "Everybody Wants Some!!" and HT recommends "The Disaster Artist."

Two of your favorite millennials (HT's at SXSW) are here this week to talk about the emerging technologies that you can watch movies on - in light of an emerging product called Screening Room, where movies can be delivered to your home for $50 a movie rental. Plus, Anya is catching up with Pop Culture Happy Hour after two weeks in New Zealand and Willoughby is rewatching the original Christopher Reeve movies in (mild) anticipation for the new Superman movie coming out soon! As always, rate, review, and subscribe to us on iTunes!

No, it's not Grease Lightning. Two of your favorite millennials and a special guest, Melanie Germond of Awkward Human's "What I Watched Last Night" podcast, preview the second season of "Daredevil." Plus: We react to the second "Captain America: Civil War" trailer, Melanie recommends "Broad City" and the "Call Your Girlfriend" podcast, and Willoughby is rewatching "Brick."

Two of your favorite millennials react to the Oscar winners and Chris Rock's hosting. Diversity is still an issue, but overall the right people nominated took home the awards. Plus: Anya is in New Zealand, Willoughby recommends sticking with 'House of Cards,' and HT celebrates and mourns BIGBANG.

Your three favorite millennials talk about the reaction to "Deadpool," Hollywood's first R-rated superhero success. Why does the movie and TV industry take such wrong lessons from box office successes? Plus: Willoughby celebrates "Pokemon's" 20th anniversary, HT is excited for Ava DuVernay's "A Wrinkle in Time" adaptation, and Anya brings back her love for "The Princess and the Frog."

Your three favorite millennials dive into their favorite millennial topic: Harry Potter. We talk about how the wizarding world is expanding with 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,' the new London stage play 'The Cursed Child,' and the four announced wizarding schools; and why we love Harry Potter so much. Plus: Willoughby revisits 'Batman Beyond,' Anya took a trip to Classic Hollywood heaven, and HT is a big fan of Haruki Murakami's books.

This Valentine's Day, listen to your favorite three millennials discuss romantic comedies and why they've virtually disappeared from theaters. We talk about their merits, our favorites, and why we hope they make a comeback. Plus: Anya loves another musical album - this time 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame,' HT digs the most recent season of 'Fargo' although she hasn't seen the movie or first season, and Willoughby finished 'Friday Night Lights' and loved it.

Your three favorite millennials talk about their top five cult TV shows. From 'Firefly,' to 'Pushing Daisies,' to 'Lost,' we discuss how to define cult TV, and if it necessarily means low ratings and critical acclaim, or a long-standing legacy in pop culture. Plus: Anya raves over 'Pride and Prejudice and Zombies,' HT is Channing Tatum's proud mother hen, and Willoughby is reading 'Kenobi.'

In part 2 of our Marvel vs. DC episode, your three favorite millennials talk superhero TV. From 'The Flash,' to 'Supergirl' to 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.', it's a good time to be a small-screen hero. Plus: Anya gushes over the BBC's 'War and Peace,' HT is excited for Mulder and Scully's return, and Willoughby sings praises for 'My Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.'

This may come as a surprise, but your three favorite millennials love superheroes. Join The Millennial Falcon in a two-part episode about the upcoming Marvel and DC movie slate in 2016 as we talk 'Suicide Squad,' 'Captain America: Winter Soldier,' Batman v. Superman,' and 'Doctor Strange.' Plus: Join us next week for our discussion on DC and Marvel TV shows and animated features.