Now a trilogy, the "Venom" movies have a distinct tone for Marvel-derived products, neither somber nor self-referential. That's largely due to its star's input.

"What's really interesting is that you care that much to really look into it. It's cool," he said of the fan theories.

The Last Dance’ races through action and exposition at breakneck speed. Things simply happen, one after another, with no anticipation or suspense.