Dr.Strange and Firestarter

"Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" further extends the Marvel universe, with Benedict Cumberbatch sharing screen time with all those special effects. In this podcast episode, HCC film professors Marie Westhaver and Mike Giuliano agree they were underwhelmed by the story and characters. Although this multiverse-surfing movie suffers from being literally all over the place, Marie and Mike agree there are some neat sequences along the way. While they're on the subject of science fiction movies, Marie and Mike also discuss "Firestarter." Based on a Stephen King novel and previously made into a mediocre screen adaptation starring Drew Barrymore in 1984, this remake did not strike any sparks for Marie and Mike. They found the characters unsympathetic, and so that only leaves the pyrotechnic effects. In short, they do not want any "Firestarter" sequels.