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DESCRIPTION: We’re back with Blake Howard, critic and podcaster (“One Heat Minute”), to discuss his favorite minute of “Top Gun: Maverick,” continue our chat about the movie’s Oscar chances, the complexity of the introductory bar sequence and the joys of Jackie Chan. Plus we get Blake’s thoughts on the climax of “Top Gun: Maverick” and the extra buddy adventure with Maverick and Rooster. Released December 2nd, 2022.

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Here’s a small section of the bar sequence we discuss in the episode...

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