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Cinematic Universe is a podcast all about superhero and comic book movies and TV. Each episode, host and film journalist Joe Cunningham enlists comic book experts Seb Patrick and James Hunt to discuss one movie or show and find out more about the comics behind the movies. Along the way we run throug…

Cinematic Universe


    • May 22, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Episode #174: Sinners (2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 116:54


    Rhys, James and Joe take a look at Ryan Coogler's 2025 movie, SINNERS. As soon as we can agree who's hosing the episode. This is an all-Sinners episode because it was recorded soon after our Ghost Dog chat AND there's a lot in this movie to think about. That said, to be completely honest if you don't like talk about spitting I would probably skip this one.You can hear this and many other episodes ad-free on our Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode #173: Ghost Dog: Way of the Samurai (1999)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2025 95:35


    Rhys, James and Joe take a look at Jim Jarmusch's 1999 fusion of crime & samurai genres, Ghost Dog: Way of the Samurai. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode #172: Star Trek VI - The Undiscovered Country (1991)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 139:42


    James, Rhys & Joe return with one of James's favourite movies, Star Trek VI. But what did the others make of it?We also cover Daredevil: Born Again (a little - recording a catch-up of eps 3-6 at the weekend), Severance S2, Dogman, Common Side Effects, Mickey 17 AND the latest Bond news. Enjoy!Catch on Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/cinematicuniverse Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode #171: Inside Llewyn Davis (2013)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2025 132:29


    Joe, James & Rhys look at the 2013 Coen Brothers movie starring Oscar Isaac: Inside Llewyn Davis. We also talk Companion (mild spoilers though nothing that isn't in the trailer), Severance S2, and much more!We'll be back in a few weeks with James's movie choice: Nicholas Meyer's Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 170: The Cuppies 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 125:05


    Rhys, James and Joe are back with our customary look back over the previous year, in which we re-litigate our favourite picks, award our best (and worst) accolades, and ask the serious question: isn't Alien going to clean up all of these? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 169: Gladiator (2000)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 154:22


    Rhys, James and Joe are back! Well, technically we never went away but it's all been happening over on the Patreon where we've covered Agatha All Along, The Penguin, Joker: Folie a Deux and Kraven - but we're finally back on the free feed to discuss Ridley Scott's 2000 movie, GLADIATOR. There's also the usual news and what's good sections but if you're only interested in the movie you can find that at 1h 30m. We'll be back on the free feed soon with our usual end-of-year show, and we'll be back in January for Joe's pick: INSIDE LLEWYN DAVIS. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 168: Dazed & Confused (1993)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 146:31


    James, Rhys & Joe discussed Richard Linklater's influential gen-x coming of age movie, Dazed & Confused - but also: the Venom trailer, the Minecraft Trailer, and the Timestalkers trailer, as well as much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 167: Alien (1979)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2024 126:54


    Joe, James and Rhys take a look at Ridley Scott's ALIEN (1979) starring Sigourney Weaver (and a giant nightmare creature from beyond the stars). The hit that spawned a franchise, does it hold up? (Yes, it does).We also cover the Olympics (really), My Neighbour Totoro, Mars Express, the Spider-Man rereleases, some movies of 1986, Trap, and a bunch of news out of D23. (Apologies for Rhys's audio quality towards the end - he didn't get hit in the mouth and start lisping, his recording quality just glitched out.)Remember, you can hear our Deadpool & Wolverine episode on Patreon now, as well as a follow up episode to this one where we discuss our thoughts on the rest of the Alien franchise. Subscribe now at http://patreon.com/cinematicuniverse Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 166: The Bikeriders (2023)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 130:15


    Rhys, James and Joe take a look at Tom Hardy, Jody Comer and Austin Butler in Jeff Nichols' THE BIKERIDERS, as well as weighing in on the Captain America trailer and talking about TV and movies they've enjoyed since the last episode.NOTE: Fans of Deadpool & Wolverine can find the episode on our Patreon soon at http://patreon.com/cinematicuniverse Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 165: Kamikaze Girls (2004)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 132:57


    James, Rhys and Joe take a look at Tetsuya Nakashima's 2004 movie, KAMIKAZE GIRLS, but before any of that, there's chat about movies and TV we've been enjoying (such as X-Men '97) and not enjoying (in the case of both Star Trek Discovery and The Acolyte.) There's also a deep(ish) dive on, er, the Venom 3 trailer! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 164: Design for Living (1933)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2024 140:10


    Joe, James and Rhys take a look at Ernst Lubitsch's 1933 polyamory romcom, Design for Living, based (very loosely) on a Noel Coward play. And for those who prefer stuff released this century, we also have a big old chat about Fallout and the Deadpool & Wolverine trailer! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 163: Tick, Tick... Boom! (2021)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 134:44


    Joe, James and Rhys welcome Caroline Siede to discuss her selection, Lin Manuel Miranda's 2021 Netflix movie, TICK, TICK... BOOM! - an adaptation of the stage show based on Jonathan Larson's Rock Monologue. PLUS: talk about Hadestown, Late Night with the Devil, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, Three Body Problem, Perfect Days, Blackberry, Dumb Money, Taylor Swift's Eras Tour, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 162: Reds (1981)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2024 101:50


    Rhys, James and Joe have watched Warren Beatty's REDS, a three hour movie about Communism made in 1981. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 161: Shortcomings (2023)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2024 96:31


    James, Rhys and Joe take a look at Randall Park's directorial debut, 2023's Shortcomings - which actually is based on an Adrian Tomine comic and therefore could have been a reviewed under the old format, but that's what happens when you ask James what he wants to talk about. PLUS: chat about Coyote Vs. Acme, Kevin Smith's Masters of the Universe, and True Detective.Also available ad-free on Patreon at http://patreon.com/cinematicuniverse Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 160: Poor Things (2023)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 111:53


    Joe, James and Rhys begin a new era for the podcast, looking at Yorgos Lanthimos' 2023 movie, Poor Things - a movie that stars the Green Goblin, Gwen Stacy and the Incredible Hulk. PLUS: Thoughts on Echo, Wonka, and (we'll keep doing it for as long as Rhys is annoyed by it) the latest Marvel Snap changes. Remember to listen to the very end to find out what movie we're covering next episode!Remember, you can always hear the latest episode ad-free, as well as any bonus content, by signing up to our Patreon at http://patreon.com/cinematicuniverse Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 159: The Cuppies 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2024 111:13


    James, Rhys and Joe look back over the best and worst of 2023, as well as presenting the all-important hall of fame inductees. Will anyone from Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania make it in? Or will they be turned away at the door never to darken its presence again? The answer may surprise you... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 158: December 2023 News Roundup

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 86:16


    James, Rhys & Joe are back to cover the latest comic book movie and TV news, INCLUDING: The Madame Web trailer! The What If Season 2 Trailer! The alleged casting of Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards! Aquaman 2 and The Marvels box office, and more!Email us at podcast@cinematicuniverse.com, you can find our comic book movie themed merch designs at Redbubble, and follow us on Twitter @cine_verse, @JoeCunningham14, @JamesHunt and @Rhys. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 157: October 2023 News

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2023 79:08


    The podcast strike is over! (ahem) as James and Rhys return for a news roundup after several weeks of failing to align everyone's schedules. But what news is there to cover after a summer of strikes? Well... not a lot. But listen in to see how much we can squeeze out of a colourised release of Werewolf by Night and the news that a Silver Sable movie is NOT in development.Email us at podcast@cinematicuniverse.com, you can find our comic book movie themed merch designs at Redbubble, and follow us on Twitter @cine_verse, @JoeCunningham14, @JamesHunt and @Rhys. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 156: August 2023 News

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2023 58:38


    Rhys, James and Joe are back for another news episode covering: The casting of a new Superman and Lois! Deadpool 3 set leaks! New trailers! And the lack of news due to the ongoing strikes in Hollywood. You can hear this episode and much more ad-free on Patreon at http://patreon.com/cinematicuniverse !Email us at podcast@cinematicuniverse.com, you can find our comic book movie themed merch designs at Redbubble, and follow us on Twitter @cine_verse, @JoeCunningham14, @JamesHunt and @Rhys. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 155: June 2022 News

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2023 88:26


    Rhys, James & Joe cover the latest comic book movie and tv news, including quick reactions to Guardians 3 and Across the Spider-Verse, Fantastic Four casting rumours, and what's the latest on Marvel's Kang situation?You can hear this episode and much more ad-free on Patreon at http://patreon.com/cinematicuniverse !Email us at podcast@cinematicuniverse.com, you can find our comic book movie themed merch designs at Redbubble, and follow us on Twitter @cine_verse, @JoeCunningham14, @JamesHunt and @Rhys. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 154: April 2023 News

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2023 97:12


    Rhys, James & Joe check in on the latest comic book film and TV news, including: the sad and awkward situation regarding Marvel and Kang, thoughts on the latest trailers like Blue Beetle, The Marvels and the Penguin TV show, and casting announcements for various things!You can hear this episode and much more ad-free on Patreon at http://patreon.com/cinematicuniverse !Email us at podcast@cinematicuniverse.com, you can find our comic book movie themed merch designs at Redbubble, and follow us on Twitter @cine_verse, @JoeCunningham14, @JamesHunt and @Rhys. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 153: March 2023 News

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2023 70:30


    Rhys & James check in on the latest comic book film and TV news, including Victoria Alonso leaving Marvel, Shazam 2 and Ant-Man 3 reactions, and the new TMNT trailer! All this plus more Marvel and DC movie news, and for some reason a new Hellboy announcement?You can hear this episode and much more ad-free on Patreon at http://patreon.com/cinematicuniverse !Email us at podcast@cinematicuniverse.com, you can find our comic book movie themed merch designs at Redbubble, and follow us on Twitter @cine_verse, @JoeCunningham14, @JamesHunt and @Rhys. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 152: February 2023 News

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 91:54


    Rhys & James check in on the latest comic book film and TV news, featuring a deep dive on all of the latest DC announcements by James Gunn, and also some stuff that Marvel might be doing. This episode was recorded prior to us seeing Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania but we will be reviewing that on the Patreon shortly!This episode comes to you ad-free as thanks for your support on Patreon.Email us at podcast@cinematicuniverse.com, you can find our comic book movie themed merch designs at Redbubble, and follow us on Twitter @cine_verse, @JoeCunningham14, @JamesHunt and @Rhys. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 151: Brightburn (2019)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2023 78:21


    It's a rare dip into the back catalogue as - following James Gunn's appointment at DC - we take a look at BRIGHTBURN, the 2019 superhero horror movie he produced. Is it good, bad, or maybe even so bad it's good? One thing's for sure: we had fun talking about it afterwards.Note that this was recorded before the announcement of the DC slate a few days ago - we'll be recording a new episode following up on that for release shortly. And don't forget to check out our Patreon in a couple of weeks for an episode covering Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania!Email us at podcast@cinematicuniverse.com, you can find our comic book movie themed merch designs at Redbubble, and follow us on Twitter @cine_verse, @JoeCunningham14, @JamesHunt and @Rhys. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 150: The Cuppies 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2023 121:51


    Joe, James & Rhys crack open the Cinematic Universe Theatre for the 2022 awards show (or what passes for them these days). Which is the best movie? Which is the best worst movie? And who will enter the hall of fame? All we can say is this: Morbius fans, don't get your hopes up.Email us at podcast@cinematicuniverse.com, you can find our comic book movie themed merch designs at Redbubble, and follow us on Twitter @cine_verse, @JoeCunningham14, @JamesHunt and @Rhys. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 149: December 2022 News Roundup

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2022 96:50


    James, Rhys & Joe are back to discuss the latest comic book TV and movie news. The hierarchy of power in the DC universe has changed - but which twitter accounts has The Rock unfollowed? A new Superman movie is on the cards - without Henry Cavill. Yann Demange is the new director of Blade! And how long will we let James talk about Wednesday given that no-one else has seen it? Plus: Reactions to the Guardians Holiday Special, which did not warrant its own episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 148: November 2022 News Roundup

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2022 78:59


    Rhys, James and Joe discuss the latest comic book movie and TV news including: Henry Cavill back as Superman! Sandman Season 2! James Gunn and Peter Safran running the DCEU! How good is Marvel Snap? And more!Email us at podcast@cinematicuniverse.com, you can find our comic book movie themed merch designs at Redbubble, and follow us on Twitter @cine_verse, @JoeCunningham14, @JamesHunt and @Rhys. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    HALLOWEEN BONUS: Werewolf by Night (2022)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 52:21


    James and Rhys get into the Halloween spirit by taking a look at Michael Giacchino's 2022 Disney+ special, Werewolf By Night. What worked? What didn't? Is it REALLY a coincidence that Man-Thing and Swamp Thing debuted at virtually the same time? And who else might we see join the Marvel Monsterverse later? All this and more on the scariest night of the year** actual scariness levels may vary in your regionThis episode is available ad-free on our Patreon. Look out there soon for our Patreon-exclusive Black Adam episode, while an all-new news episode will be available on this feed shortly.Email us at podcast@cinematicuniverse.com. You can also find our comic book movie themed merch designs at Redbubble, and follow us on Twitter @cine_verse, @JoeCunningham14, @JamesHunt and @Rhys. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 147: September 2022 News

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2022 124:13


    James, Rhys and Joe discuss the latest comic book movie and TV news including: Wolverine in Deadpool 3! The Thunderbolts movie! The Armor Wars logo! The Secret Invasion and Werewolf By Night trailer! Batgirl's cancellation! Constantine 2! And a selection of casting and director announcements!Email us at podcast@cinematicuniverse.com, you can find our comic book movie themed merch designs at Redbubble, and follow us on Twitter @cine_verse, @JoeCunningham14, @JamesHunt and @Rhys. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Bonus Episode: She-Hulk 1x01 (Patreon Preview)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2022 65:34


    James and Rhys present a peek behind the paywall ahead of She-Hulk episode 2. If you want to hear weekly episode-by-episode chats about She-Hulk, this is a sample of what you can expect. We'll be back with our next news episode after D23 in September but in the meantime you can hear us chatting She-Hulk every week over on Patreon.Email us at podcast@cinematicuniverse.com, you can find our comic book movie themed merch designs at Redbubble, and follow us on Twitter @cine_verse, @JoeCunningham14, @JamesHunt and @Rhys. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Bonus Episode: Sandman S1 (Spoiler-free)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2022 60:34


    James and Rhys check in for a spoiler-free chat about season 1 of Netflix's Sandman adaptation, which has been a surprise (well, not THAT much of a surprise) hit at Netflix. We'll be back in a week or two with a spoiler-filled chat once everyone's had time to watch it, but this one is very light on specifics beyond cast members and the premise so if you're still watching or are just interested to hear some opinions, this is the episode for you.ALSO: if you've got any questions or comments about Sandman, send them to us at the email address below and we'll dip into that mailbag when we do our spoiler episode exclusively on the Patreon in a week or two.Email us at podcast@cinematicuniverse.com, you can find our comic book movie themed merch designs at Redbubble, and follow us on Twitter @cine_verse, @JoeCunningham14, @JamesHunt and @Rhys. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 146 - SDCC 2022 News Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2022 134:54


    That's right! We're back again this month with a new full episode discussing everything MCU and DCEU (*crickets chirp*) that was announced at SDCC. Includes: Reactions to the She-Hulk, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Shazam: Fury of the Gods and Sandman trailers; theories about upcoming MCU movies, from Ant-Man 3 to Thunderbolts, Fantastic Four, and that pair of newly announced Avengers movies. PLUS: Where are Armor Wars, Spider-Man and the X-Men? Email us at podcast@cinematicuniverse.com, you can find our comic book movie themed merch designs at Redbubble, and follow us on Twitter @cine_verse, @JoeCunningham14, @JamesHunt and @Rhys. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 145: July 2022 News

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2022 109:29


    Joe, James and Rhys discuss the last month's comic book movie and TV news, including but not limited to: our thoughts on Ms. Marvel and The Boys Season 3, Zack Snyder's robot army, the release of Samaritan and Secret Headquarters, Marvel's Wonder Man, what's going on with the Emmy's and what might Kevin Feige announce at SDCC? (Note: We'll be back shortly with a special extra news ep following up on any news that does come out of SDCC.)Email us at podcast@cinematicuniverse.com, you can find our comic book movie themed merch designs at Redbubble, and follow us on Twitter @cine_verse, @JoeCunningham14, @JamesHunt and @Rhys. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 144: June 2022 News

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2022 86:07


    Joe, James and Rhys check out the last few weeks of comic book news, including but not limited to: A Joker sequel featuring Harley Quinn, the new Thor: Love and Thunder trailer, the Netflix Sandman trailer, the alleged return of Daredevil to Disney+, the She-Hulk trailer, the Old Guard follow-up, a League of Extraordinary Gentlemen reboot and more!Email us at podcast@cinematicuniverse.com, you can find our comic book movie themed merch designs at Redbubble, and follow us on Twitter @cine_verse, @JoeCunningham14, @JamesHunt and @Rhys. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 143: May 2022 News

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2022 84:16


    Joe, James and Rhys check out the months' big comic book movie and TV news. There's chat about Moon Knight, Morbius, the Thor: Love and Thunder trailer, the announcement of El Muerto starring Bad Bunny (note: this is a real news story), Jon Watts coming off Marvel's Fantastic Four, a sequel to The Batman, and much, much (well, slightly) more!NOTE: We discuss cancer during the discussion of Jane Foster's Thor storyline. If you want to skip that, the Thor news segment runs from 11:00 to 37:00.Email us at podcast@cinematicuniverse.com, you can find our comic book movie themed merch designs at Redbubble, and follow us on Twitter @cine_verse, @JoeCunningham14, @JamesHunt and @Rhys. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 142: April 2022 News

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2022 123:58


    Joe, James and Rhys are back for the first of our new monthly news episode in which we take a look at the headlines, see what's going on in the comics, and dig into whatever's on our minds in the world of comic book movies. Expect coverage of that deleted scene from The Batman, quick Moon Knight reactions, a look at what's going on with the DC movies and the occasional Oscar gag. This is the first episode of our new monthly discussion format so feedback is welcome!NOTE: Potential spoilers for The Batman from 1:50 to 19:30.Email us at podcast@cinematicuniverse.com, you can find our comic book movie themed merch designs at Redbubble, and follow us on Twitter @cine_verse, @JoeCunningham14, @JamesHunt and @Rhys. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 141: The Batman (2022)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 143:34


    Cinematic Universe returns to take an extended look at Matt Reeves' The Batman, featuring Robert Pattinson, Zoe Kravitz, Jeffrey Wright, Paul Dano and Trevor from Eastenders (!?). Is 3 hours too long for a Batman movie? What does James think this says about the Snyder and Nolan versions of the character? And would it be vastly improved if the Curb Your Enthusiasm music played over the middle section of the movie? All this and more, including news about the podcast's future!Email us at podcast@cinematicuniverse.com, you can find our comic book movie themed merch designs at Redbubble, and follow us on Twitter @cine_verse, @JoeCunningham14, @JamesHunt and @Rhys. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 140: Punisher War Zone (2008) & The Punisher (1989)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 111:15


    Joe, James & Rhys take a look at the remaining Punisher movies and ask: just what is it about this guy that makes him one of the most-adapted superhero characters out there? PLUS: In the absence of news, James gives you a quick spoiler-free take on Matt Reeves' The Batman, which we'll be covering next episode. Skip 17:00-25:30 if you want to save yourself.Email us at podcast@cinematicuniverse.com, you can find our comic book movie themed merch designs at Redbubble, and follow us on Twitter @cine_verse, @JoeCunningham14, @JamesHunt and @Rhys. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 139: Barbarella (1968) & Barb Wire (1996)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2022 158:05


    Joe, James & Rhys compare and contrast Barbarella and Barb Wire, two comic book adaptations released almost three decades apart but with some unique things in common. Starring the sex symbols of their era and aimed squarely at male audiences, how do these movies succeed, how do they fail, and what do we think about Marvel's comic book blockbusters being completely stripped of all their horniness?Email us at podcast@cinematicuniverse.com, you can find our comic book movie themed merch designs at Redbubble, and follow us on Twitter @cine_verse, @JoeCunningham14, @JamesHunt and @Rhys. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Awards Special: The Cuppies 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 153:35


    It's the Cuppies! Our annual awards show where we pit everything we covered on the podcast last year, old and new, against each other for the famous Cuppies silverware (please note - awards not physical). Is Halle Berry's performance in Catwoman better than Margot Robbie's in The Suicide Squad? What has better costumes, Eternals or Batman 66? How many awards is Wandavision really going to win? Lets find out - arbitrary nonsense that lets us celebrate this genre we love so!If you enjoy the show, consider backing us on Patreon! Among other perks, backers get access to an exclusive bonus episode every week. Further details at patreon.com/cinematicuniverseEmail us at podcast@cinematicuniverse.com, you can find our comic book movie themed merch designs at Redbubble, and follow us on Twitter @cine_verse, @JoeCunningham14, @JamesHunt and @Rhys. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 138: Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2022 161:32


    Having successfully avoided catching Omicron over Christmas, Joe, James and Rhys have all seen Spider-Man: No Way Home (aka Spider-Man 8) and are back together to examine every detail of the movie. Apparently it's open-season on spoilers so if you haven't seen the movie we recommend you hold off on this one until you have - we promise it'll be worth the wait.Email us at podcast@cinematicuniverse.com, you can find our comic book movie themed merch designs at Redbubble, and follow us on Twitter @cine_verse, @JoeCunningham14, @JamesHunt and @Rhys. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 137: Hawkeye S1 (2021)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2022 111:45


    It's Hawkeye time as Joe, James and Rhys look at the latest of Disney+'s Marvel shows: Hawkeye! How did we feel about the big finale guest star? Is Marvel doing TV right? And where will we see the characters next? All that and more covered here.Email us at podcast@cinematicuniverse.com, you can find our comic book movie themed merch designs at Redbubble, and follow us on Twitter @cine_verse, @JoeCunningham14, @JamesHunt and @Rhys. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 136: Spider-Man PS4 (2018)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2021 150:33


    This week Joe, James and Rhys are joined by Josh Barton, host of the Til Death Do Us Press Start podcast (@TDDUPS) and self-professed Professor Videogames to discuss, well, video games! We're talking about Insomniac's 2018 & 2020 video games Spider-Man and Spider-Man: Miles Morales, including all the various gubbins associated with both titles. We cover the swinging, the costumes (it really is mostly costumes chat tbh) and the idiosyncrasies of this separate Spider-Man story universe. They also discuss the latest comic book movie news, the latest episodes of children's TV show Bluey (don't ask) and everyone battles it out over the pitch.If you enjoy the show, consider backing us on Patreon! Among other perks, backers get access to an exclusive bonus episode every week; at the moment, Joe & James are doing a Hawkeye readalong ahead of the upcoming show. Further details at patreon.com/cinematicuniverseEmail us at podcast@cinematicuniverse.com, you can find our comic book movie themed merch designs at Redbubble, and follow us on Twitter @cine_verse, @JoeCunningham14, @JamesHunt and @Rhys. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 135: Eternals

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2021 200:40


    This week, Joe, James and Rhys are joined by frequent guest Caroline Siede (@CarolineSiede) and first-time guest Ned Baker (@NedNedNedNed), both of the glorious Role Calling Podcast (@rolecalling) to discuss the DIVISIVE Chloe Zhao's 2021 film Eternals. But how did this particular group divide? Did they feel more devious or eternal? More Kingo or Druig? More celestial or earthbound? Lots lots lots to discuss in our longest episode ever. Spoiler-free review starts at 41:00 and spoiler-filled at 1:05:00. They also discuss the latest comic book movie news, and everyone battles it out over the pitch. If you enjoy the show, consider backing us on Patreon! Among other perks, backers get access to an exclusive bonus episode every week; at the moment, Joe & James are doing a Hawkeye readalong ahead of the upcoming show. Further details at patreon.com/cinematicuniverseEmail us at podcast@cinematicuniverse.com, you can find our comic book movie themed merch designs at Redbubble, and follow us on Twitter @cine_verse, @JoeCunningham14, @JamesHunt and @Rhys. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 134: Venom: Let There Be Carnage

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 138:10


    This week Joe & James (Rhys just couldn't handle all the carnage) discuss the second instalment of the oddest & funniest superhero franchise around (sorry Deadpool) - Andy Serkis' Venom: Let There Be Carnage. They cover all the movie's big lolz, Woody's Harrelson's somehow not-big-enough performance as Cletus/Carnage and try to define just what is the relationship between Eddie and that lovable goopy alien that lives inside him. They also cover the latest comic book movie news, although be aware this episode was recorded before the DC Fandome recap ep even though it's released after (time wimey).If you enjoy the show, consider backing us on Patreon! Among other perks, backers get access to an exclusive bonus episode every week. Further details at patreon.com/cinematicuniverseEmail us at podcast@cinematicuniverse.com, you can find our comic book movie themed merch designs at Redbubble, and follow us on Twitter @cine_verse, @JoeCunningham14, @JamesHunt and @Rhys. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    October 2021 news roundup

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 40:23


    While Joe is on holiday, James and Rhys look at the latest comicbook movie news, including everything interesting out of the latest DC Fandome!Email us at podcast@cinematicuniverse.com. You can also find our comic book movie themed merch designs at Redbubble, and follow us on Twitter @cine_verse, @JoeCunningham14, @JamesHunt and @Rhys. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 133: Ghost Rider: Spirit Of Vengeance + What If? (S1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 109:05


    This week Joe, James and Rhys are discussing a non-MCU Marvel movie sequel starring an edgy character that was big in the 90s played by an actor really going for it in the lead as both the human host and the twisted antihero he transforms in to - no no, not Venom 2, but Neveldine/Taylor's 2011 Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance! They also cover the just-wrapped What If? season 1, the latest comic book movie news, and Joe and James battle it out over the pitch.If you enjoy the show, consider backing us on Patreon! Among other perks, backers get access to an exclusive bonus episode every week. Further details at patreon.com/cinematicuniverseEmail us at podcast@cinematicuniverse.com, you can find our comic book movie themed merch designs at Redbubble, and follow us on Twitter @cine_verse, @JoeCunningham14, @JamesHunt and @Rhys. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 132: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2021 160:41


    This week, Joe, James and Rhys (belatedly) discuss the MCU's newest hero, and his debut film: Shang Chi! They discuss Tony Leung and his sexiness, Shang Chi and his fightiness, and the Ten Rings and their...ringness?? And loads of other stuff (dragons!). They also discuss the latest comic book movie news, including the Spidey trailer! And the Hawkeye trailer! And the Wolverine video game (admittedly, less exciting)! Too many exclamation marks in this description, I know, but c'mon I'm excited.If you enjoy the show, consider backing us on Patreon! Among other perks, backers get access to an exclusive bonus episode every week; at the moment, Joe & James are recapping What If....? Further details at patreon.com/cinematicuniverseEmail us at podcast@cinematicuniverse.com, you can find our comic book movie themed merch designs at Redbubble, and follow us on Twitter @cine_verse, @JoeCunningham14, @JamesHuntand @Rhys. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 131: The Suicide Squad (2021)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2021 183:25


    This week, Joe, James and Rhys go to the dark side to talk James Gunn's The Suicide Squad, the sequelboot sidequel to 2016's heinous Suicide Squad. They discuss the film's nauuuughty tone, it's cheeeeeky characters and the Continued Adventures Of One Harley Quinn (they talk about loads of other stuff tbh, this is a 3+ hour episode). They also discuss the latest comic book movie news, including the Substack Gold Rush and the Pandemic's continued effects on our beloved genre.If you enjoy the show, consider backing us on Patreon! Among other perks, backers get access to an exclusive bonus episode every week; at the moment, Joe & James are recapping What If....? Further details at patreon.com/cinematicuniverseEmail us at podcast@cinematicuniverse.com, you can find our comic book movie themed merch designs at Redbubble, and follow us on Twitter @cine_verse, @JoeCunningham14, @JamesHuntand @Rhys. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 130: Loki S1 (2021)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2021 177:15


    This week, Joe, James and Rhys are joined by frequent guest Caroline Siede (@CarolineSiede) to discuss the just-wrapped first season (spoilers) of the Disney+ series Loki. They go almost 3 hours, discussing every nook and cranny of the divisive series. They also cover the latest comic book movie news, and Joe, James and Caroline battle it out over the pitch.If you enjoy the show, consider backing us on Patreon! Among other perks, backers get access to an exclusive bonus episode every week; at the moment, Joe & James are, of course, recapping Loki! Further details at patreon.com/cinematicuniverseEmail us at podcast@cinematicuniverse.com, you can find our comic book movie themed merch designs at Redbubble, and follow us on Twitter @cine_verse, @JoeCunningham14, @JamesHuntand @Rhys. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 129: Black Widow (2021)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 154:23


    For the first time in over 2 (!) years, we have ourselves a brand new Marvel movie out - Black Widow, directed by Cate Shortland. Joe, James & Rhys get straight into it on the movie, although the first chunk is spoiler-free for those that haven't seen it yet. They talk about whether the time is right for a Black Widow movie, the new supporting characters & what their MCU future might be, and the success of the emotional arc for Natasha itself.If you enjoy the show, consider backing us on Patreon! Among other perks, backers get access to an exclusive bonus episode every week. Further details at patreon.com/cinematicuniverseEmail us at podcast@cinematicuniverse.com, you can find our comic book movie themed merch designs at Redbubble, and follow us on Twitter @cine_verse, @JoeCunningham14, @JamesHunt and @Rhys. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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