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He-Man and the Masters of the Universe review

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Show Notes

Wayne and Paul channel their childhoods playing with figurines (not a euphemism) and watching cartoons before school as they this week take on the brand new version of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe!

Among the many important questions answered (or at least asked): Does the film get the tone right for a modern re-boot of a 40 year old property that came from a simpler timer? Does Evil Lyn look good with that headpiece and has she always been blonde? And what happens to Adam's manhood when he turns into He-Man?

I mean, with that in mind, why wouldn't you listen? As The Countdown continues ...

Time Stamps: MotY NON-SPOILER Review: 0:00 - 14:49 MotU SPOILER-FILLED Discussion: 14:49 - 20:30 Final Scores and Thoughts Including Potential Spoilers: 20:30 - 21:48

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