E65: 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Review with The Rip, Netflix, & The Mummy News
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In this episode, we dive deep into 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, breaking down the latest chapter in the franchise with a full review, spoiler discussion, and theories about where the story may go next. We explore director Nia DaCosta’s approach, Alex Garland’s screenplay, early critical and audience reactions, box office performance, and how The Bone Temple expands the mythology of the infected.
After a non-spoiler review, we move into full spoiler territory, analyzing key scenes, character arcs, and lingering mysteries, including Selena’s whereabouts, the future of the cure, emerging infected hierarchies, and what this film sets up for a potential third installment. We also spotlight standout moments like the Iron Maiden scene and discuss why they matter within the broader narrative.
The episode wraps up with movie news and physical media, including thoughts on The Rip, Netflix’s commitment to a 45-day theatrical window, first impressions of Lee Cronin’s The Mummy trailer, and a physical media showcase featuring 28 Years Later on 4K Blu-ray and the Evil Dead Rise 4K Edition from Arrow Video.
Chapters
00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:09 Episode Overview
00:00:42 Director (Nia Dacosta) & Writer (Alex Garland) Background
00:05:44 Reviews (IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, Metacritic, Cinemascore)
00:09:35 Budget & Box Office
00:14:55 Our Non-Spoiler Reviews
00:22:06 Spoiler Discussion
00:26.59 Erin Kellyman
00:31:24 Selena’s Whereabouts, The Cure, & Samson Theories
00:39:46 Hierarchies & Territories of the Infected
00:41:28 Looking to the Third Movie
00:46:23 The Iron Maiden Scene
00:49:08 News
00:49:11 The Rip Review
00:53:13 Netflix CEO commits to 45 day theatrical window
00:55:52 Physical Media Showcase 28 Years Later 4K Blu-Ray & Evil Dead Rise Arrow Video 4K
00:58:23 Lee Cronin’s The Mummy Trailer
00:59:10 Episode Wrap
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