Four college professors talk film — providing insight, not assigning homework. <br/><br/><a href="https://thelongtake.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">thelongtake.substack.com</a>
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Four college professors talk film — providing insight, not assigning homework. <br/><br/><a href="https://thelongtake.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">thelongtake.substack.com</a>
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May 27, 2026
The Mandalorian and Grogu Review
<p>The Internet can’t seem to decide if The Mandalorian and Grogu is actually doing well at the box office so far. Many news article frame the opening weekend as a failure, saying it is a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/why-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-box-office-disappointment-disney-tv-2026-5">“disappointment</a>” that hits a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/star-wars-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-opens-to-series-low-98m-1236605886/">“series low.”</a> Meanwhile, other articles have crowned the action adventure film as the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/24/business/media/mandalorian-and-grogu-box-office.html">winner</a> of the long weekend. According to box office analyst <a target="_blank" href="https://substack.com/profile/6064057-scott-mendelson">Scott Mendelson</a>, the early performance of The Mandalorian and Grogu resembles Solo: A Star Wars Story, but, importantly, has a much smaller budget hurdle because it didn’t have all of the <a target="_blank" href="https://collider.com/solo-behind-the-scenes-drama-star-wars/">production turmoil</a> that Solo did. Solo had to recoup a $275 million budget while Mando and Grogu needs to surpass $165 million to break even. This is all to say that while this film likely won’t compete with bigger hits from this year like Project Hail Mary, it’s still going to do <a target="_blank" href="https://scottmendelson.substack.com/p/box-office-star-wars-mandalorian-and-grogu-100m-weekend">“fine.”</a> </p><p>But will any of its moderate success be deserved? That’s the big question we debate on this episode of The Long Take Review. And to help us assess what <a target="_blank" href="https://www.indiewire.com/criticism/movies/the-mandalorian-and-grogu-review-star-wars-1235194685/">many critics call</a> a glorified television episode, Star Wars author and podcaster <a target="_blank" href="https://substack.com/profile/302579103-dan-zehr">Dan Zehr</a> joins us to discuss the questions of audience, story, character development, and Star Wars mythology that surround baby Yoda’s first movie. Dan also shares some insights he has gained from his experience attending the Hollywood premiere and interviewing the creators behind the film. </p><p>You can find Dan and all his amazing work at <a target="_blank" href="https://coffeewithkenobi.com/">coffeewithkenobi.com</a>. </p><p>We go into SPOILER MODE at the 33:52 minute mark. If spoilers are not party of your bounty hunter assignment, you can listen safely until then.</p><p>Image Credit: IndieWire</p><p><strong>You can listen to The Long Take Review on Substack, Spotify, Apple, YouTube, or </strong><a target="_blank" href="https://linktr.ee/thelongtakereview?lt_utm_source=lt_share_link#316823406"><strong>wherever you get your podcasts</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p>All music licensed through Epidemic Sound.</p><p>Logo art: Illustration <a target="_blank" href="https://www.dreamstime.com/stock-illustration-cat-movie-theater-eating-popcorn-cute-cartoon-character-film-show-cinema-background-viewer-kitten-watching-red-seats-hall-image73265080">73265080</a> © <a target="_blank" href="https://www.dreamstime.com/worldofvector_info">Worldofvector</a> | <a target="_blank" href="https://www.dreamstime.com/stock-photos">Dreamstime.com</a></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to The Long Take at <a href="https://thelongtake.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4">thelongtake.substack.com/subscribe</a>
May 20, 2026
Star Wars Movie Rankings
<p>Star Wars is about to return to cinemas with Jon Favreau’s The Mandalorian and Grogu, which is just days away from its opening weekend. To celebrate Star Wars on the big screen, and, frankly, to calm our nerves as we restlessly await the new film, we recorded an extra long take in which we rank all twelve films from the franchise that were released in theaters. (In case your math is not mathing, we included the 2008 animated film The Clone Wars.) For an added challenge, we forced (no pun intended) ourselves to come to a consensus to build one ranked list together. Where will we agree? Where will we put up a fight? And how will our micro-generational differences manifest in our individual placement proposals? Listen to find out as we start at the bottom and work our way to the top. </p><p>We’d also love to hear your rankings! So please feel free to drop those in the comments. </p><p>Image Credit: Star Wars News Net</p><p><strong>You can listen to The Long Take Review on Substack, Spotify, Apple, YouTube, or </strong><a target="_blank" href="https://linktr.ee/thelongtakereview?lt_utm_source=lt_share_link#316823406"><strong>wherever you get your podcasts</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p>All music licensed through Epidemic Sound.</p><p>Logo art: Illustration <a target="_blank" href="https://www.dreamstime.com/stock-illustration-cat-movie-theater-eating-popcorn-cute-cartoon-character-film-show-cinema-background-viewer-kitten-watching-red-seats-hall-image73265080">73265080</a> © <a target="_blank" href="https://www.dreamstime.com/worldofvector_info">Worldofvector</a> | <a target="_blank" href="https://www.dreamstime.com/stock-photos">Dreamstime.com</a></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to The Long Take at <a href="https://thelongtake.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4">thelongtake.substack.com/subscribe</a>
May 11, 2026
The Devil Wears Prada 2 Review
<p>Strike a pose and prepare your finest fit montage because we’re reviewing The Devil Wears Prada 2! Having <a target="_blank" href="https://open.substack.com/pub/thelongtake/p/the-devil-wears-prada-2006-review?r=603l5&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web">looked back at the original film</a> last week, Greg, P.T., and I size up one of the most anticipated sequels of the summer movie season. What surprised us about this reunion 20 years later? What delighted us? And how might this film be the perfect encapsulation of life, media, and technology in 2026? Follow us down the runway to find out. </p><p>We go into SPOILER MODE at the 27:30 minute mark. If spoilers are not your style, you can listen safely until then. </p><p>Image Credit: LA Times</p><p><strong>You can listen to The Long Take Review on Substack, Spotify, Apple, YouTube, or </strong><a target="_blank" href="https://linktr.ee/thelongtakereview?lt_utm_source=lt_share_link#316823406"><strong>wherever you get your podcasts</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p>All music licensed through Epidemic Sound.</p><p>Logo art: Illustration <a target="_blank" href="https://www.dreamstime.com/stock-illustration-cat-movie-theater-eating-popcorn-cute-cartoon-character-film-show-cinema-background-viewer-kitten-watching-red-seats-hall-image73265080">73265080</a> © <a target="_blank" href="https://www.dreamstime.com/worldofvector_info">Worldofvector</a> | <a target="_blank" href="https://www.dreamstime.com/stock-photos">Dreamstime.com</a></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to The Long Take at <a href="https://thelongtake.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4">thelongtake.substack.com/subscribe</a>
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