Andrew rejoins Chris and Chris for Episode 3. Chris ZF watched The Amazing Spider-man 2, and we’re talking about the Hollywood Blockbuster Model’s embrace of largeness. Run times are longer, the stakes are higher, and the result is bloated and bad movies.

Also, should Disney release the original theatrical release of the Star Wars trilogy? Or does George Lucas have the right, as the creator of the series, to restrict their release, offering fans access only to the special edition?

Finally, the best and worst of the week explores our collective worst: the stolen celebrity photos and the modern consequences of celebrity in our culture.

Listen to Episode 3 on Libsyn, or subscribe to The Stake Podcast on iTunes.

Links to some of the things we discussed this week: