I saw the How to Train Your Dragon live-action remake… and I have thoughts.

In this episode, I unpack why this remake felt like a clunky cosplay of the original. From jarring diversity choices in a Viking village, to Gobber’s wild prosthetic downgrade, to live-action humans moving like they’re dodging foam axes at a Renaissance fair—it’s all here.

I talk about:
• Why DEI casting broke immersion
• Why the animation >>> live-action
• Nick Frost as Gobber (and why I miss Craig Ferguson)
• Mason Thames as Hiccup vs. Jay Baruchel
• The awkward parent moment in the fire trial scene
• And why scene-for-scene remakes can feel like lazy cinema

Don’t worry, it’s not all fire and brimstone—I give credit where it’s due: Gerard Butler still brings the heat, and Julian Dennison made me laugh out loud.

If you saw the remake, you’ll get it. If you haven’t… maybe just rewatch the 2010 classic.

🎧 Press play and let’s talk dragons, diversity, and why not everything needs a live-action reboot.