Justice League Universe Podcast

Sam and Nathan (DC Cinematic Minute) provide full audio commentary for The Flash (2023), written by Christina Hodson and directed by Andy Muschietti. We start at the 12-second mark right when the WB/DC logos disappear and a black-and-white clock appears.http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com https://duelinggenre.com/category/podcasts/movies-by-minute/dc-minute/

Sam provides commentary for Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023), directed by David Sandberg. He starts at about the 8-second mark right when the WB logo appears.http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com 

Sam provides commentary for Black Adam (2022), directed by Jaume Collet-Serra. He starts at the 17-second mark when the New Line Cinema logo locks into place.http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com

Sam and Mark (DC Cinematic Minute) provide a full audio commentary for The Suicide Squad (2021), written and directed by James Gunn. We start at the 13-second mark when the shadow line gets right to the bottom of the colorful WB logo.http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com https://duelinggenre.com/category/podcasts/movies-by-minute/dc-minute/

Sam and Rebecca provide commentary for the full runtime of Wonder Woman 1984 (2020), directed by Patty Jenkins. At the indicated moment, we start the movie 8 seconds in at the moment the DC logo appears.http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/ 

[ORIGINALLY RELEASED MAY 28 2020] Sam and Rebecca provide commentary for Birds of Prey and the Fantabulous Emancipation of one Harley Quinn, directed by Cathy Yan. At the indicated moment, we start the movie at the 12-second mark, right when the WB logo settles into place.http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/ 

[ORIGINALLY RELEASED AUG 1 2019] Sam and Nick provide commentary for Shazam!, directed by David Sandberg. At the indicated moment, we start the movie at the 16-second mark, right when the DC logo first starts to fly onto the screen.http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com 

[ORIGINALLY RELEASED JUL 28 2019] Sam and Rebecca provide commentary for Aquaman, directed by James Wan. At the indicated moment, we start the movie at the 12-second mark, right when the WB logo exits from view.http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/p/aquaman-analysis.html 

 [ORIGINALLY RELEASED SEP 26 2017]  This special episode of the Justice League Universe podcast features our Wonder Woman team's commentary on the 2017 film directed by Patty Jenkins and released by Warner Brothers pictures. Included in this commentary are Sam, Alessandro, Rebecca, and Sydney. http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/p/wonder-woman.html 

[ORIGINALLY RELEASED DEC 16 2016] In this episode, Alessandro and I give our commentary on the theatrical version of Suicide Squad (Warner Bros), written and directed by David Ayer. (For thoughts on the extended cut, see our past episode.) We synchronize our playback at the 9-second mark right when the R RatPac logo appears.Man of Steel Answers, Suicide Squadcasthttp://comicandscreen.blogspot.com 

[ORIGINALLY RELEASED OCT 6 2016] Alessandro and I give our commentary on the extended cut of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, directed by Zack Snyder. We synchronize our playback to the moment at the very start when the leaf is floating right in front of the WB logo.Man of Steel Answers, Suicide Squadcasthttp://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/p/scene-by-scene-analyis-of-batman-v.html

[ORIGINALLY RELEASED SEP 16 2016] In this episode, Alessandro and I give our commentary on the full film of Man of Steel, directed by Zack Snyder for Warner Brothers pictures. We synchronize our playback at the 12 second mark of the movie, right when the WB logo is blocked from view.Man of Steel Answers, Suicide Squadcast, DCU_Club subredditThesis on Man of SteelSam's Comic and Screen blog

Sam discusses what's been going on the past couple years and lays out some plans for new DCEU-based episodes in the weeks ahead.http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/ 

Jonathan reveals the Kryptonian ship and keyConnections to Superman: BirthrightConnections to Superman: Earth OneChoice and emotionFatherhood, "maybe" and "you are my son"Follow @JLUPodcast on Twitter

ThemysciraThe motherbox's timingSteppenwolf's designBattle in the templeHippolyta and her warriorsHorseback actionHippolyta and Menalippe discuss the ancient warning fireTranscript: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2021/08/jlu-scene-by-scene-zack-snyders-justice.html 

Terrorists on Tower Bridge Diana and the Statute of Justice The Lasso of Truth Old Bailey Fight Scene Explosion and Children's Rescue "Anything you want to be" Transcript: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2021/06/jlu-scene-by-scene-zack-snyders-justice.html Follow @JLUPodcast on Twitter Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/JLUPodcast

Martha at the cemetery Some other Kent graves Bruce and Alfred between the helicopter and plane Lois and her daily visit to Heroes Park Transcript: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2021/05/jlu-scene-by-scene-zack-snyders-justice_18.html Follow @JLUPodcast on Twitter Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/JLUPodcast

Superman's impact continues to spread Bruce in the mountains Icelandic village and symbols Bruce and the mayor Bruce and Arthur "Strongest alone" Poem by Rósa Guðmundsdóttir Transcript: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2021/05/jlu-scene-by-scene-zack-snyders-justice.html Follow @JLUPodcast on Twitter Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/JLUPodcast

The Kent's Midwest Farm Choice and Acts of God Wanting to help but learning about complexities Connections to Superman issue #1 "Maybe" and its controversies Zack Snyder and the power of unconditional love Follow @JLUPodcast on Twitter To enter the BvS 4K giveaway, tweet #RestoreTheSynderVerse and #JLUPodcast to @att on April 21, 2021. Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/JLUPodcast

Company Logos Lightning and connections to BvS Character's emotional reactions Super vocals The start of Victor Stone's character arc Lex's communion and continuity questions The death scream in Atlantis with Mera The death scream in Themyscira with Philippus Tom Holkenborg's music TRANSCRIPT: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2021/04/jlu-scene-by-scene-zack-snyders-justice.html Follow @JLUPodcast on Twitter Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/JLUpodcast GoFundMe #RestoreTheSnyderVerse https://www.gofundme.com/f/restorethesnyderverse-mobile-billboard-afsp https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Sound_Manipulation https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/amp/features/ray-fisher-opens-up-about-justice-league-joss-whedon-and-warners-i-dont-believe-some-of-these-people-are-fit-for-leadership

Themes - stronger together, free will, second chances, and more (0:01:32) Introduction to character analysis (0:28:30) Bruce Wayne / Batman (0:29:13) Diana Prince / Wonder Woman (0:33:00) Victor Stone / Cyborg (0:38:16) Steppenwolf and Darkseid (0:46:29) Arthur Curry / Aquaman (0:50:38) Barry Allen / The Flash (0:54:52) Clark Kent / Superman (0:58:21) Lois Lane and Martha Kent (1:08:02) Comments on the Dawn of Justice Trilogy (1:11:30) Ending Remarks (1:18:40) Written by Sam Otten, Alessandro Maniscalco, and Rebecca Johnson Transcript: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2021/03/themes-and-character-arcs-in-zack.html Follow @JLUPodcast on Twitter Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/jlupodcast https://play.hbomax.com/ Ray Fisher second chances - https://twitter.com/ray8fisher/status/1373741233571500034?s=20 Interview with Zack Snyder - https://geekvibesnation.com/interview-zack-deborah-snyder-talk-about-zack-snyders-justice-league-finally-coming-together/ MarVeVi on Black representation - https://twitter.com/marvevi_/status/1372941329555197953?s=20 Joe Morton - https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/why-justice-league-star-joe-morton-thinks-fans-should-have-more-of-a-say  JLU Podcast on the Superman/Snyder parallels - https://twitter.com/JLUPodcast/status/1372988361816739840?s=20

"Seasons" by Chris Cornell Clark stealing the clothes Flashback to the school bus Lana and Pete Young Clark saving the bus and the bully Listener Angelo Mugisa - Christian Connections Follow @JLUPodcast on Twitter Bonus content at https://www.patreon.com/JLUpodcast Sam's children's book MISSING LETTERS: https://www.MissingLettersBook.com

Clark adrift Clark's powers begin to manifest "Swim toward it" [the island] What's wrong with Clark? Follow @JLUPodcast on Twitter Bonus content at https://www.patreon.com/JLUpodcast Sam's new children's book http://www.MissingLettersBook.com

On VERO True Social, Zack Snyder discussed in detail the new trailer for Zack Snyder's Justice League. The four-part film is coming to HBO Max in 2021. VERO True Social https://vero.co/ VERO'S Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSDGbownsCs Zack Snyder's Justice League Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIOU_k4mwDw HBO Max https://play.hbomax.com

Deepwater Horizon The Human Perspective of a Superhero Clark's Screams Helicopters/Helipads Forging a Hero Follow @JLUPodcast on Twitter Bonus content at https://www.patreon.com/JLUpodcast Sam's new children's book http://www.MissingLettersBook.com

Snyder's commentary on the Krypton prologue Escape pod into the Debbie Sue ship at sea Greenhorn Clark roaming like Superman: Earth One Can you push Superman down? Clark's natural instinct to help Follow @JLUPodcast on Twitter https://www.patreon.com/JLUPodcast

Sam and Alessandro discuss the trailer that premiered at DC FanDome. They share their general reactions, the new connections to Batman v Superman, the upgrade in villains, the emotional elements of the film, and various other tidbits (including parallels to the Leonard Cohen lyrics). See also Rebecca Johnson's analysis of the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHOB8eUMwN4 Discussion of additional DC Films at https://www.patreon.com/posts/40766276 Follow @JLUPodcast on Twitter

Symbol of hope Krypton's destruction and columns of fire Lara's poise and call for a better world Music and destruction juxtaposition Armor Transcript: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2020/08/jlu-scene-by-scene-man-of-steel-scene-9.html Follow @JLUPodcast on twitter Support the show and get bonus content at www.patreon.com/JLUPodcast

Light and sunset Homage to Superman: The Movie and Superman II Zod's outburst and personal vendetta against the Els Black Zero and the Phantom Zone Transcript: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2020/07/jlu-scene-by-scene-man-of-steel-scene-8.html Follow @JLUPodcast on Twitter Support the show and get bonus content at https://www.patreon.com/JLUPodcast

Sam and Rebecca provide commentary for Birds of Prey and the Fantabulous Emancipation of one Harley Quinn, directed by Cathy Yan. At the indicated moment, we start the movie at the 12-second mark, right when the WB logo settles into place. Follow @JLUPodcast on Twitter https://www.patreon.com/JLUPodcast/

On VERO True Social, Zack Snyder (and Debbie Snyder and some special guests) shared a full audio commentary of Man of Steel. This audio has been resynchronized to remove the pause/break so you can watch it along with the movie. And stay until the end for their special HBO Max announcement. VERO True Social https://vero.co/ VERO's Video of the Full Commentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Mj5FZ_FxG8 Our ongoing MoS Analysis http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/p/blog-page.html

Jor-El's Battle Armor Visual framing of Jor-El and Zod Zod and thematic "heresy" Jor-El fights Zod Lara rejects Zod's appeal Transcript: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2020/05/jlu-scene-by-scene-man-of-steel-scene-7.html Follow @JLUPodcast on Twitter Support the show at https://patreon.com/JLUPodcast

Ships silhouetted against the Kryptonian sun Jor-El's battle armor Lara and Kryptonian technology Zod as General Apocalypse Now El's in beams of steam and light Faora Transcript: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2020/04/jlu-scene-by-scene-man-of-steel-scene-6.html Follow @JLUPodcast on twitter Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/JLUPodcast Special thanks to @PrimeEarthMook

On VERO True Social, Zack Snyder (and Debbie Snyder, briefly) shared a full audio commentary of the ultimate edition of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. This audio has been resynchronized to remove the pause/break so you can watch it along with the movie. VERO True Social https://vero.co/ VERO's Video of the Full Commentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogpQdKbt8iw Our reaction to Zack's commentary https://www.patreon.com/posts/reaction-to-zack-35709349 Our full BvS Analysis http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/p/scene-by-scene-analyis-of-batman-v.html

Capes and voice-overs in prior scenes Artificial and organic Selecting a destination Setting the stage for Superman's powers (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFJPdFWrJPE) Lara's maternal instincts and correct predictions "God" and Moses The codex and the command key Kal's first flight and Hans' musical humanity (https://youtu.be/mjKhLRphKTY) Transcript: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2020/04/jlu-scene-by-scene-man-of-steel-scene-5.html Follow @JLUPodcast on Twitter Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/JLUPodcast

An active Genesis Chamber Color and Music Kryptonian Codex Jor-El Climbing, Falling, and Flying Chase Scene and Damaged Moon Transcript: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2020/03/jlu-scene-by-scene-man-of-steel-scene-4.html Follow @JLUPodcast on Twitter Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/JLUPodcast 

Straight-down camera angle Stone's messy apartment Creepy parademon moment Match cut into Gotham PD Kidnappings and a world gone crazy Gordon and Crispus Follow @JLUPodcast, @ottensam, @bego205 on Twitter https://www.patreon.com/JLUPodcast https://screenrant.com/justice-league-zack-snyder-cut-hbo-max-release-perfect/

Scene 2 - "look to the stars" connection Lens flares and light Jor-El's fighting ability Lara's active role Zack Snyder's panning destructive shot (https://twitter.com/ItsDavery/status/1014616181917937664) H'Raka and flying Crimes in desperate times   Transcript: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2019/11/jlu-scene-by-scene-man-of-steel-scene-3.html Follow @JLUPodcast on Twitter Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/JLUPodcast 

Organic and artificial in the establishing shot Tribunal setting and costume design Jor-El's warnings about Krypton's destruction Look to the stars The arrival of General Zod Endless debates and potential backstory between Zod and Jor-El Monsters, camera work, and music   Transcript: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2019/09/jlu-scene-by-scene-man-of-steel-scene-2.html Follow @JLUPodcast on Twitter Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/JLUPodcast  http://comicsalliance.com/man-of-steel-conceptual-art-alternate-costumes-designs/  https://fashionista.com/2013/06/man-of-steels-costume-designer-was-distracted-by-henry-cavills-perfection http://filmsketchr.blogspot.com/2013/06/exclusive-phillip-boutte-jr-talks-man.html

Setting the mood on Krypton Kryptonian language Hans Zimmer's approach to the Superman theme Heartbeats, life, and pain Birth motif Introducing liquid geo Holding life and hope in his hands   Transcript: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2019/09/jlu-scene-by-scene-man-of-steel-scene-1.html Follow @JLUPodcast on Twitter http://www.manofsteelanswers.com/ Thesis on Man of Steel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7p5-14rjWUM

Sam and Nick provide commentary for Shazam!, directed by David Sandberg. At the indicated moment, we start the movie at the 16-second mark, right when the DC logo first starts to fly onto the screen. Follow @JLUPodcast on Twitter @ottensam @JLUPodN https://www.patreon.com/JLUPodcast/

Sam and Rebecca provide commentary for Aquaman, directed by James Wan. At the indicated moment, we start the movie at the 12-second mark, right when the WB logo exits from view. Follow @JLUPodcast on Twitter @ottensam @derbykid https://www.patreon.com/JLUPodcast/

Setting up the Russian family Purpose of the Russian family Mother's timing Steppenwolf's motivation Location preview for Act 3 Follow @JLUPodcast on Twitter https://www.patreon.com/JLUPodcast

Setting the scene in an air bubble Connections to Aquaman and the DCEU Hints at Mera's backstory Follow @JLUPodcast on Twitter https://www.patreon.com/JLUpodcast Transcript: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2019/07/jlu-scene-by-scene-justice-league-scene.html

Sam is joined by Mark and Nathan from Doom Patrol Radio to discuss Season 1 of DC Universe's DOOM PATROL. http://www.toooldmedia.com/doom-patrol-radio/ @radiodoompatrol @JLUPodcast https://www.patreon.com/JLUPodcast/

Character development in Shazam! Thad Sivana (1:00)  Billy Batson (7:48) Freddy Freeman (12:10) Secondary characters (21:03) Themes (29:50) Heart (30:16) Family and Home (34:39) Power and Adulthood (39:25) Doubts and Support from others (44:57) Closing comments (48:56) Follow @JLUPodcast on twitter https://www.patreon.com/JLUPodcast

Connections to Throne of Atlantis (0:33) The Manta Prototype Submarine (2:43) Transition to death but no action inside the sub (6:50) Papa Kane and the entrance of David Kane (9:19) Connections to Star Wars (11:00) No mercy for the sub captain (13:53) Family history of the Kanes (17:36) Frogmen (21:05) Anticipating Arthur (25:05) Outro (30:24) Follow @JLUPodcast on Twitter https://www.patreon.com/JLUpodcast

Boston, aka New England, Aquarium (0:20) Connections to Justice League (3:36) Connections to Man of Steel (4:21) Shark attack (6:36) Young Arthur's power display (7:18) End of Prologue (9:25) Outro (11:05) Transcript Follow @JLUPodcast on Twitter https://www.patreon.com/JLUpodcast https://www.neaq.org/blog/aquaman-inspiration/

Cortlandt (1:26) Monsters and green goo (6:30) Arthur's exit and Icky Thump (8:10) Brief Atlantean, or Xebel, glimpse (10:32) Mera's fight with Steppenwolf (13:10) Arthur's fight with Steppenwolf (15:06) Outro (17:18) Follow @JLUPodcast on Twitter https://www.patreon.com/JLUpodcast

Nicole Kidman as Queen Atlanna, Women in Aquaman (0:35) The first surprise attack (7:08) Atlantean Commandos and King Orvax (12:40) Tom and Atlanna's relationship (17:46) Atlanna's fight scene and Wan's fluid camera movements (21:27) 3-year-old Arthur crying (25:00) Dock farewell, CGI de-aging, and narration (26:48) Atlanna's reason for leaving, Justice League continuity (32:18) Tears and sunrise (35:10) Atlanna's little prince, Man of Steel connection (41:06) Diving and pulling away (45:16) Closing (48:05) @JLUPodcast https://www.patreon.com/JLUpodcast Contributors: @ottensam @wondersyd @raveryn @derbykid

Snowglobe (0:31) Icelandic music (1:55) Arranged marriages and love (3:11) Arthur, the legend and future king (6:31) @PrimeEarthMook More than a king (9:15) Parents and children (10:47) A forking history of Atlantis (12:20) Closing (14:35) @JLUPodcast https://www.patreon.com/JLUpodcast Contributors: @ottensam @raveryn @derbykid @wondersyd Transcript: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2019/01/jlu-scene-by-scene-aquaman-scene-2.html Special thanks - @PrimeEarthMook