X-Men(2000) | Episode 128-This Podcast Takes Tokens(Vigilantes & VHS Summer 8 of 10)

We pulled on our black leather 2000s gear to head back to a simpler time: July 2000, when we finally got a live-action Wolverine, and some other X-Men. The original X-Men movie built an entire cinematic universe off a $75 million budget, and honestly, we’re still riding the high of that first theater viewing. We break down everything from Hugh Jackman absolutely carrying the franchise on his adamantium frame, to the flawless casting of Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen. We’re getting into the questionable choices—like whatever was going on with Sabretooth and Toad—and why Halle Berry's accent completely evaporated halfway through production. Plus, we discuss some of the most unhinged alternate casting possibilities. Let's just say Michael Jackson lobbied hard to be in this. Grab a seat in Cerebro and find out if this one actually holds up. Love quoting old movies? Join the conversation LIVE every Thursday on YouTube! Stay tuned after the show for Retro Ramble & Gum Under The Seat.👇 Support the Show & Get Swag 👇 🎧 Podcast: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2N5V4jBFzMxq0xgzGupLAW?si=FzrMm9AARjycAEUlDQ9isQ⁠⁠ 💖 Patreon: patreon.com/ThisPodcastTakesTokens⁠ 👾 Discord: https://discord.com/invite/JuZNJ5G3GR 👕 Shop: ⁠⁠https://pecantreedesign.etsy.com/listing/1850510998/this-podcast-takes-tokens 📧 Email: [email protected]#ThisPodcastTakesTokens #RetroRamble #StalePopcorn #GumUnderTheSeat #Podcast #Nostalgia