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June 22, 2025 69 mins

In this episode of 'Need Some Introduction,' the hosts discuss the new Danny Boyle film '28 Years Later,' a sequel to '28 Days Later.' They review the film in detail, examining its plot, themes, and stylistic choices. They also touch upon their previous episode covering '28 Days Later' and '28 Weeks Later.' Additionally, the episode includes show notes about upcoming discussions on 'The Bear' final season, 'Seven Weeks of Smoke,' 'Murder Bot' finale, and 'Squid Game' final season. They also briefly speculate about the potential for a third film in the series and analyze the film's box office performance.

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00:00 Introduction and Show Notes

00:43 Discussing 'The Bear' Final Season

02:39 Preview of Upcoming Shows

03:44 Initial Reactions to '28 Years Later'

04:28 Mixed Feelings and Analysis

06:36 Exploring the Film's Themes and Imagery

10:52 The Journey and World-Building

15:19 Action Sequences and Visuals

18:13 Thematic Depth and Allegories

31:23 Character Motivations and Plot Progression

38:35 Military Action Sequence

38:55 Eric's Introduction and Commentary

39:15 The Alpha and Social Commentary

40:45 Eric's Demise and the Pregnant Zombie

45:18 The Bone Temple and Symbolism

56:16 Final Scene and Future Speculations

01:02:24 Box Office and Future of the Franchise

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