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Stuart Mulrain

Stuart Mulrain

Film critic and podcaster for the BBC; co-founder and organizer of the True Believers Comic Festival; host of the And Why Not? podcast.

Jul 15, 2026

18:29
But, um, what is it about the film that you, that you love then? What, what, what is it that you think stood the test of time really? 'Cause a 36 years old comic book movie, how, how does it still hold up?
18:38
I generally think there's nothing else that looks like it.
18:42
It is such a unique piece.
18:43
Yes, they've done things like Sin City, Batman Returns to a certain degree, used more gothic indoor sets rather than using purpose-built streets, that sort of thing.
18:57
Um, but there's just something about that Dick Tracy look, and just the cast of characters as well.
19:02
It's why I'm always torn on whether I want a sequel or not.
19:06
I mean, obviously now it's way too late for a sequel, but at the time it's kind of...

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37:09
It's just a little bit-

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