#170 The Last Samurai

Capt. Nathan Algren (Tom Cruise) is an American military officer hired by the Emperor of Japan to train the country's first army in the art of modern warfare. As the government attempts to eradicate the ancient Samurai warrior class in preparation for more Westernized and trade-friendly policies, Algren finds himself unexpectedly affected by his encounters with the Samurai, which places him at the center of a struggle between two eras and two worlds. Check out the episode on Youtube, iTunes and Google Play. You can reach us at [email protected] and on Instagram @theironkoob If you have not seen the Review of the Week and would like to avoid spoilers, check the show notes for the timestamp so you can still hear our news sections. I. Review of the Week A. Synopsis and Ratings B. The Last Samurai in SPOILERS (3:00) II. Fight of the Week (55:00) III. Roundup (64:00) 1. Creator Commentary - Avatar IV. Gaming (67:00) 1. Star Wars: Squadrons 2. Avenger’s Co-op 3. Pokemon Go V. Trailers (00:00) 1. N/A VI. Everette’s Game of Smart Ass (82:00) VII. News (85:00) 1. Chadwick Boseman’s Passing 2. Ant-Man and the Wasp 3. New Mutants 4. Snyder Cut Release Date