It's Christmas, Take Me To Church (But Maybe Learn The Sign Of The Cross First)
Minutes 101-105
The House Party Protocol finally activates in Iron Man 3 as Tony's entire arsenal of suits joins the fight. Meanwhile, Rob and Kyle delight in the buddy cop chemistry between Tony and Rhodey before the cavalry arrives, even as they question why these two aren't paired up more often throughout the film.
The Iron Man 3 Armor Parade Takes Flight
The hosts dive deep into the technical specs and comic origins of each featured suit, from the Piston to the beloved Silver Centurion. While they marvel at the variety and specialization of each armor, they also question the suddenly abundant supply of arc reactors. The sequence showcases Tony's obsession with suit-building while treating viewers to spectacular action sequences, though some moments, like Tony's awkward attempt at making the sign of the cross, provide unexpected comedy.
From Heavy Lifting to Deep Sea Diving: Breaking Down the Iron Legion
Special attention goes to specific armors like Igor (Mark 38), designed for heavy lifting, and the Hammerhead deep sea suit. The hosts explore how these specialized suits appeared in various video games and other media, while lamenting that many never received proper toy releases. Additionally, they discuss the impressive stunt work of Aja Frary, whose extensive career includes doubling for numerous Hollywood stars.
These minutes of Iron Man 3 deliver both spectacular action and meaningful character moments, finally paying off Tony's obsessive suit-building while treating fans to the largest gathering of Iron Man armors ever seen on screen.
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