I (Tim) wrote an article for The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists (the keepers of the Doomsday Clock!) about the appropriation of nuclear weapon imagery and themes in Rogue One and Star Wars. I am talking about the Death Star, of course. Here is a highlight: The central plot of Rogue One involves our … Continue reading Death Stars: The Ultimate WMD
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After watching Batman v Superman: Dawn of Nuclear Injustice, the movie made some "interesting" choices for how to portray nuclear weapons, but probably not enough nonsense for a whole episode. Here are some initial thoughts by podcast host Tim. Warning: spoilers for one scene that surprisingly ends up not mattering at all for the plot. … Continue reading Low Yield Hot Take: Batman v Superman – Dawn of Justice
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