Friday, January 2, 2026

A Semi-Critical Look at Special Effects

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Jeremiah and Thaddeus are back with another episode of Beneath the Screen of the Ultra-Critics! In this episode, they take a look at special effects in Hollywood movies. When are they successful? How much is too much? How much is too little?

After you’ve listened, let us know your thoughts and where you stand on special effects.

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  • Thaddeus

    Currently ensconced in the American midwest, Thaddeus pursues a lifelong journey to understand how little he actually knows. He also REALLY likes Superman.

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