Episode 72: Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation, Rogue Nation VS. Ghost Protocol, Top 5 Rogues

Super Fantastic Nerd Hour!

“Hunt is the living manifestation of destiny and he has made you his mission.” We (non-spoiler) review the fifth entry into the Mission: Impossible franchise — Rogue Nation! What makes this film series unique? How does Rogue Nation compare against other summer blockbusters? What makes Tom Cruise a big film geek? In the INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER, it’s Rogue Nation VS. Ghost Protocol! We share our top 5 rogues.

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Show Notes

• 0:00 - 25:54: Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation (non-spoilers)
• 25:55 - 35:33: INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER: Rogue Nation VS. Ghost Protocol
• 35:34 - 48:26: Top 5 Rogues

Links

• Nerdist Podcast: Tom Cruise
• Here's Every Crazy, Suicidal Stunt From The Mission Impossible Movies
• Rogue Nation preserves the stand-alone fun of the Mission: Impossible series
• 'Rogue Nation' Fulfills The Mission Of A Reliable Blockbuster Series
• Meet Rebecca Ferguson, the beautiful scene-stealer in Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation
• A tribute to 'Mission: Impossible' composer Lalo Schifrin

Top 5 Rogues

Conrad:

1. Captain Malcolm Reynolds (Firefly, Serenity)
2. Jack Harkness (Doctor Who, Torchwood)
3. Captain Jack Sparrow (Pirates of the Caribbean)
4. Shane MacGowan (The Pogues)
5. Tom Sawyer (LOST)

Ali:

1. Frank Abagnale, Jr. (Catch Me If You Can)
2. Starbuck (Battlestar Galactica)
3. Quark (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine)
4. Captain Jack Sparrow (Pirates of the Caribbean)
5. Lando Calrissian (Star Wars: Rebels, The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi)