Flickering Myth

Allen and EJ break away from the usual movie chat to deep dive into old comics. This edition, they cover "Rock Of Ages," the classic 6-part story from Grant Morrison's JLA, which presents a dark vision of a future earth invaded and conquered by Darkseid. Spanning JLA #10-15, "Rock Of Ages" is a highpoint in one of comics' most notable runs. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Allen and EJ look at Marvel movies throughout the years, in and out of the MCU, and bring their favorites and least favorites to the table for discussion. Also in this episode, the latest trailers for Black Widow and The Suicide Squad are discussed. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Allen, Tori, and EJ cover the highlights of the BAFTA and Oscar nominations, as well as some streaming suggestions and a little bit of talk about Zack Snyder's Justice League. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this one, Allen, Tori, and EJ talk about I Care A Lot too much. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Allen and EJ discuss the latest allegations of abusive behavior against Joss Whedon, the trailer for Zack Snyder's Justice League, and both give their reviews of Judas and the Black Messiah. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Allen and EJ give their reactions to the first Marvel Cinematic Universe Disney+ show, WandaVision, some of EJ's thoughts on the Critics' Choice Awards nominations, and the passing of Christopher Plummer. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Allen, Tori, and EJ are joined by the long lost Gerald James to discuss their favorite movies of 2020, and all of the films they're looking forward to in 2021. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Allen, Tori, and EJ discuss their favorite films to watch around the holidays that aren't necessarily Christmas related, catch up on some of the news from that Disney investor conference, and discuss the season finale of The Mandalorian without spoiling anything. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Allen and EJ explore the continued attempts to bring cult characters to mass audiences (i,e. Swamp Thing and Toxic Avenger), talk way too much about The Mandalorian, and deep dive into Warner Media's decision to being all 2021 film releases to HBO Max at the same time as theaters. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Allen and EJ discuss The Mandalorian, their obsession with The Great British Bake Off/Baking Show, and revel in the failure of Quibi, all before EJ gives his rundown of his absolute horror favorites of the year. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Allen and Tori discuss the opening of The Mandalorian season 2, as well as new streaming shows Queen's Gambit and Love Life, observe the passing of film icon Sean Connery, and Tori digs deeper into her London Film Festival experience. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Allen, Tori, and EJ discuss the Gal Gadot/Patty Jenkins Cleopatra project, the announcement of Jamie Foxx returning as Electro in the upcoming Spider-Man movie, as well as the addition of Benedict Cumberbatch's Doctor Strange to the cast as Peter Parker's new mentor. EJ discussed Black Bear and Saint Maud, and Tori gives her early impressions on a few films from the London Film Festival, including Mangrove, a film from Steve McQueen's Small Axe series. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Allen and EJ discuss the ongoing drama of Ray Fisher vs. Joss Whedon and DC/WB higher-ups. EJ reviews Antebellum and The Devil All The Time, and we weigh in on the newly announced Oscar nomination requirements. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Allen, Tori, and EJ discuss the journey to the releases of Tenet and Mulan for hopefully the final time as both films finally see very different releases. EJ and Tori give their thoughts on both. Chadwick Boseman's passing and career is also discussed. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Allen, Tori, EJ, and Gerald reunite! DC's Fandome event unleashed a world of trailers and promos to talk about, and our hosts delve into the best of them, including the final trailer for Wonder Woman 1984, the cast promo for James Gunn's The Suicide Squad, the first trailer for Zack Snyder's Justice League, and the surprisingly revealing teaser for The Batman. All of this, plus streaming suggestions, Tori's take on Tesla, and yet another digression into the Terminator franchise, apropos of nothing. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Allen and EJ discuss the Disney's choice to release Mulan to Disney+ at a premium price, the shaky release plans form for Tenet, the slow return of the entertainment news cycle, and EJ reviews horror films Possessor and Host. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Allen, Tori, and EJ discuss the indefinite delays of the summer's biggest films, then embrace the lack of entertainment news by making nearly an entire episode out of streaming suggestions. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Allen, Tori, and EJ talk about their favorite (or at least most defining) directors and actors of the 90s. Allen discusses a new movie for a change with Hulu's Palm Springs, and EJ and Tori discuss Hamilton on Disney+. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Allen, Tori, and EJ discuss Artemis Fowl, Spike Lee's Da 5 Bloods, and the possibly premature openings of cinemas. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Allen, Tori, and EJ deep dive into what and who they think are the most defining films and actors of the 90s. Also in this episode, discussions on the BAFTA TV awards, the Cannes selections, and streaming suggestions. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Allen, Tori, and EJ discuss the trailer for Christopher Nolan's Tenet, the recasting of Batwoman, and Allen and EJ discuss HBO Max's announcement of Zack Snyder's Justice League. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In a world where no one can go to the movies, Allen, Tori, EJ reflect on their favorite movie-going experiences throughout their lives. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Allen, Tori, and EJ discuss Universal's spat with movie theater chains, Netflix's Hollywood, Tori reviews Can You Keep A Secret?, and everyone brings their favorite guilty pleasure movies to the table for our big topic this episode. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Allen and EJ get together to discuss actual news for the first time in weeks. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In an ongoing effort to stave off the darkness a dormant entertainment industry, Allen, Tori, and EJ delve into their favorite musical films! A few interesting remake announcements are discussed, streaming suggestions return, and Tori watched Tiger King and has to discuss it with EJ. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Allen, Tori, and EJ discuss the recent launch of of Disney+ in the UK and other territories and the content available on the app. Following that, a big discussion on each of our favorite directors and the films we connected with the most! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With most of the entertainment industry on hold, Allen and EJ take the time to talk about some of their favorite horror movies, and Allen gives his final assessment of Star Trek: Picard. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Allen, Tori, and EJ attempt to lighten the dour mood by discussing their celebrity crushes. EJ gives his opinion on The Hunt, EJ and Tori discuss the crime drama Calm with Horse, and Max von Sydow is remembered. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Allen, Tori, and EJ discuss the major cancellations and delays in the wake of the spreading coronavirus, including No Time To Die being pushed back to November, and South by Southwest being cancelled outright. Also discussed, the official photos of the Batmobile from The Batman, the trailer for Scoob!, Tori reviews Dream Horse, starring Toni Collette, and our regular streaming recommendations. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Allen, Gerald, Tori, and EJ get together to discuss nothing special. EJ reviews The Invisible Man, Tori and EJ discuss Pixar's Onward. And in honor of this leap year, Tori watched and explains the 2010 romantic comedy Leap Year, starring Amy Adams and Matthew Goode, prompting a discussion about seasonal viewing traditions. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Allen, Tori, and EJ discuss which of their favorite television shows they'd like to see get the Friends treatment, or an even more substantial return in this age of nostalgia and the need for companies to utilize existing IPs. Allen talks about Star Trek: Picard some more, Tori reviews Greed and Radioactive, and everyone weighs in on the set leaks for The Batman shoot, showing a stunt-double in the new Batsuit. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Allen, Gerald, and EJ discuss their streaming suggestions, react to the Oscars, Robert Pattinson's Batsuit screen-test, and Billie Eilish's new Bond song for No Time To Die. Gerald gives his thoughts on Birds of Prey, and Allen and Gerald badger EJ with questions about the Sonic the Hedgehog movie. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Allen, Tori, and EJ breakdown Birds of Prey, from everything they enjoyed about it, to its box office disappointment. Come find out why this largely ignored comic book flick has become our first big cinematic surprise of 2020! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Allen, Tori, and EJ give their selections for some highly specialized categories as they review 2019 in film for the inaugural Flickering Myth Podcast Awards! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Allen and EJ take a look at 20 films coming up this year, discuss the delays for the Obi-Wan series, look at Colin Trevorrow's leaked plans for Star Wars: Duel of the Fates. Also in this episode, Allen rants about his disappointment with the premiere of Star Trek: Picard, and EJ is shocked that he enjoyed Guy Ritchie's The Gentlemen. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Allen, Gerald, Tori, and EJ are together again to discuss the recently announced Oscar nominations, and EJ's trip to California for the 25th Annual Critics' Choice Awards. Everyone gives their reactions to the latest Birds of Prey trailer, and the first Morbius trailer. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Allen and Tori discuss the Golden Globe winners and the BAFTA nominations. Also discussed, Scott Derrikson's exit from Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, further thoughts on The Witcher, Tori's assessment of 1917, as well as our weekly streaming recommendations. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Returning from a bit of a break, Allen, Tori, and EJ lament the lost recording that was the Star Wars & Cats holiday special, but give their quick thoughts on both before delving into their streaming suggestions, Netflix's The Witcher, and their thoughts on the Golden Globes nominees just hours before the awards show. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Allen, Tori, and EJ discuss the latest trailers for Cats, Mulan, Black Widow, No Time To Die, and Wonder Woman 1984. Tori and EJ give their thoughts on Marriage Story, everyone gives their streaming suggestions, and Allen gets some thoughts about The Mandalorian off his chest. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Allen, Gerald, and EJ make suggestions on what to watch on the major streaming services, talk the Doctor Doom rumors for Black Panther 2, EJ gives a mini-review for 1917, and everyone lists their five favorite films of the decade! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Allen, Gerald, and EJ discuss the possibility of a Joker sequel, the script leak of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, and their favorite television shows of the past decade. Also, EJ gives a mini-review of Frozen 2, and more suggestions for streaming content to watch. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Allen, Gerald, and EJ celebrate a year of hosting the podcast. This week sees a new segment unveiled with suggestions from the bigger streaming services. Then your regularly scheduled entertainment news, including Elizabeth Banks and the Charlie's Angels bomb, the overly expensive and useless Sonic the Hedgehog redesign, the new buzz around Zack Snyder's cut of Justice League, then Allen and EJ give their thoughts on the new Disney+ streaming service, along with its flagship launch show, The Mandalorian. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Allen, Tori, and EJ discuss the movies they're seen recently, including Terminator: Dark Fate, The King, and Honey Boy, the current box office defeat of Doctor Sleep at the hands of Midway, Joker becoming the most profitable comic book film of all time, and of course, Finding Jack, the new James Dean film coming in 2020 via the miracle of CGI. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

EJ, Allen, Gerald, and Tori get together to discuss favorite horror films and some news tidbits. EJ takes the reins while Allen can't talk too good and presents this spooktacular episode! Also discussed, Jared Harris and Lee Pace being cast in Apple's Foundation series, and the most recent Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker trailer. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Allen, Gerald, and EJ discuss the most recent casting for The Batman, Jared Leto's displeasure with Joker, folks getting tricked into seeing Terminator: Dark Fate instead of Terminator 2, Francis Ford Coppola speaking out against superhero films, and AMC theaters hosting blistering 27-hour Star Wars marathons leading to the release of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Allen, Tori, and EJ discuss the trailers for Disney's Jungle Cruise, starring Dwayne Johnson, and Universal's Dolittle, starring Robert Downey, Jr. Tori discusses more from the London Film Festival, including Le Mans '66 (Ford v Ferrari), Knives Out, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, and The Irishman. Afterwards, Allen and EJ discuss Martin Scorcese not considering superhero films to be cinema See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Allen, Gerald, Tori, and EJ discuss the trailers for Birds of Prey, and The Gentlemen, some of Tori's highlights from the London Film Festival, including The King, The Lighthouse, and Jojo Rabbit, and EJ discusses the Judy Garland biopic, Judy. When Tori exits to continue her LFF reviews, the guys discuss the first week of the AEW Dynamite television show before settling in for a lengthy conversation on one of the most bafflingly controversial movies of the year, Todd Phillips's Joker, starring Joaquin Phoenix in the titular role. (Spoilers are not avoided. Be warned that this is a fairly lengthy dissection of the film with few stones left unturned. As these spoilers were key to the conversation, there is unfortunately no spoiler-free edit of this episode.) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Allen, Gerald, and EJ discuss the big new out of Disney, with Spider-Man returning to the MCU and Kevin Feige producing a Star Wars film, and their go-to Halloween films. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Allen, Gerald, and EJ welcome James Stuart of the For Your Reconsideration podcast to fill the Brit quota in Tori's absence. Join us as we discuss Rob Zombie's 3 From Hell, Todd Haynes's upcoming Dark Waters, and NBC's new streaming service, Peakcock. Discussion are also had on films we'd like the world to reconsider, the disparity between audience reviews and critic reviews, and whether or not Clint Eastwood convincing us he's capable of two threesomes in the same movie is an Oscar-worthy turn. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

You can't get a suntan on the moon, but you and Brad Pitt can build your own sampler plates and wash them down with $1 dollar-itas until you're blackout drunk at the local lunar Applebee's. Allen, Tori, and EJ discuss Ad Astra, Hustlers, the possible Robert Downey, Jr. cameo in Black Widow, and James Gunn's casting announcement for The Suicide Squad. All of this topped with discussions about what's happening at the Toronto International Film Festival and the upcoming London Film Festival. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Allen, Gerald, and EJ talk IT: Chapter 2 (spoiler free), the Bad Boys For Life trailer, Joker's big win at the Venice Film Festival, the likelihood of an RDJ Oscar nom for Avengers: Endgame, and the upshot of Brad Pitt walking away with Oscar gold from either Ad Astra or Once Upon A Time In Hollywood. Join us as one man's mispronounced name becomes the rallying cry for a new generation. Or a just podcast gone a bit off the rails. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.