Amy &amp; Paul take on all comers for 2010's Edgar Wright comic extravaganza Scott Pilgrim vs. the World! They discuss Michael Cera's unusual casting as a feckless player, learn about Scott's original fate in the film's first cut, and revisit the era of pop-culture hyperliteracy that birthed this story. Plus: comparing the film with Scott Pilgrim's recent anime re-imagining.Next week, Paul and Amy are talking about The Emperor's New Groove! You can join the conversation on Paul’s Discord at <a href="https://discord.gg/ZwtygZGTa6">https://discord.gg/ZwtygZGTa6</a>Check out this week's spotlight episode from the archives, Sunrise: <a href="https://www.earwolf.com/episode/sunrise-2/">https://www.earwolf.com/episode/sunrise-2/</a>Learn more about the show at <a href="https://www.unspooledpod.com">unspooledpod.com</a>, follow us on Twitter @unspooled and Instagram @unspooledpod, and don’t forget to rate, review &amp; subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or where you listen to podcasts.
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The Emperor’s New Groove

Each week actor & comedian Paul Scheer (Black Monday, The League) and film critic Amy Nicholson (LA Times Chief Film Critic ) watch and discuss the best movies out there. From the classics to new releases and every indie film in-between. Along the way, they’ll dissect iconic scenes, spotlight their favorite characters, and decide if these movies still stand the test of time.