How do we treat people who are different to us? What does it mean to have special abilities - to be a mutant? The very first film in the (frankly uneven) X-Men movie franchise explores these questions and does so in style. Marking the Hollywood debut of Hugh Jackman as Wolverine, it's also the first time that these beloved comic book characters were seen on the silver screen. We discuss the impact this movie had, and as always with our throwbacks, whether it holds up.

<p>How do we treat people who are different to us? What does it mean to have special abilities - to be a mutant? The very first film in the (frankly uneven) X-Men movie franchise explores these questions and does so in style. Marking the Hollywood debut of Hugh Jackman as Wolverine, it's also the first time that these beloved comic book characters were seen on the silver screen. We discuss the impact this movie had, and as always with our throwbacks, whether it holds up.</p>

Talking apes and Jedi Knights are cool, but how do they impact Hollywood as a whole? That's the kind of stuff we talk about on Popcorn Culture - a mixed-bag-exploration of the movies, TV shows, and pop culture buzz that we love, as well as the ones we love (slightly) less.

<p>Talking apes and Jedi Knights are cool, but how do they impact Hollywood as a whole? That's the kind of stuff we talk about on Popcorn Culture - a mixed-bag-exploration of the movies, TV shows, and pop culture buzz that we love, as well as the ones we love (slightly) less.</p>

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