Episode 44 - Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 Movie Review
It has been a long time since I have been this excited for a comic book movie, and this weekend we were finally able to get out to theaters and see James Gunn’s third and (for now) final Guardians of the Galaxy film.  There is no shortage of things to talk about with this one. 
This Week In Comics
New on Marvel Unlimited this Week
https://www.marvel.com/comics/calendar/week/2023-05-07
Dr. Strange #1 from Jed McKay
Other #1s include: Venom, New Mutants, Rogue & Gambit, Blade, and Silver Surfer

Recommendation: Barbarians!
Last Barbarians: https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/last-barbarians-1
The Mighty Barbarians: https://www.ablaze.net/products?p=E1100954

Film Facts
Tagline: It’s time to face the music
Released: May 5, 2023
Runtime: 150 minutes
Box Office: worldwide: $282,100,000 / domestic: $114,000,000 (US and Canada) (Thursday through Saturday)
Budget: $250,000,000
IMDB Rating: 8.4/10 
Stars: Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Pom Klementieff, Karen Gillian, Bradley Cooper, Vin Diesel, Will Poulter and Chukwudi Iwuji
Directed: James Gunn
Screenplay: James Gunn
2ish Minute Recap and Discussion Topics
Recap in parts with discussion
Subverting expectations
It was Rocket's story all along
High Evolutionary and Warlock were used well
Effects were brilliant
GotG is STILL all about family... And about personal acceptance
Character reflections
The Soundtrack
Afterscenes 
Tidbits 
Gunn's Yes/No Q&A: https://twitter.com/JamesGunn/status/1654983573567598592

From the comics 
Face Off!
Which Did it better? The Comics or the Movie

What's Next: We missed Doctor Strange...
Strange Tales #110
Doctor Strange: The Oath (2006) #1-5
Doctor Strange (2016) #1-5

Signoff
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