Podcast appearances and mentions of Bryan Singer

On this episode, the X-Men meet the JPI-Men in the clash of the millennium. It's the concession stand kids vs the black leather mutants. James & Nick tackle the original X-Men trilogy in 2026 leading up to their appearance in Avengers: Doomsday. We discuss little known fun facts, the Bryan Singer controversy, and how this movie kicked off a quarter century run for Hugh Jackman's Wolverine. As good of a jumping off point this film was for superhero flicks, we can't help but think how much better it would've looked in yellow spandex. Thanks for tuning in. For more, follow us on Instagram & YouTube @justplayitpodcast & X (fka Twitter) @justplayitpod

Si Dios está ahí, la vida tiene sentido. No entendemos por qué pasan las cosas, pero eso lo único que significa es que tenemos una mente limitada. La Biblia nos muestra que nuestra existencia tiene un propósito. Y ese está en la bondad de Dios, aunque no la veamos claramente. Jacobo fue muerto y Pedro liberado de la cárcel (Hechos 12), ¿por qué Dios permite que uno viva y el otro no? No entendemos la Providencia de Dios, pero la muerte no es el fin, como nos recuerda la Hermana Rossetta Tharpe (1915-1973) en el espiritual tradicional americano atribuido a Claude Ely (1922-1978), un predicador y cantautor de Virginia que escribió esta canción, enfermo de tuberculosis. La esperanza de este cántico en que tu cuerpo no quedará en la tumba, cobra especial energía con la guitarra eléctrica de la pionera en unir el góspel al rock´n´roll, tan admirada por Keith RIchards de los Rolling Stones. . Todavía "tenemos hambre y somos perseguidos / luchamos con el dolor / y perdemos la lucha", canta Randy Stonehilll, el músico hippy convertido en la Revolución por Jesús con Larry Norman, que en el año 81 graba ahora de la mano de Terry Scott Taylor, el artista más original del Rock de Jesús, que hizo hace medio siglo la "marciana" banda de Daniel Amos. La honestidad de estos músicos te muestra los claroscuros de la fe. John Gorka es un curioso músico cristiano de folk. Es estadounidense, pero de origen vasco y estuvo relacionado en los 90 con el sello de música instrumental Windham Hill. Su canción "El amor es la cruz que hemos de llevar" (Love Is Our Cross To Bear 1987) habla de cómo seguir a Jesús supone también dolor y sufrimiento. El teólogo luterano ejecutado por los nazis. Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906-1945) es considerado un mártir por muchos, aunque él nunca se vio así. Una nueva película ha traído su nombre a la pantalla con el sorprendente título original de “Pastor, espía, asesino” (2024), convertido en España simplemente en “Espía”. Si las producciones del estudio formado por los hermanos mormones Harmon, Angel, no se caracterizan por su gran fidelidad, el filme de Todd Komarnicki traspasa ya todos los límites de falsificación de la historia. Cualquier parecido con la realidad es pura coincidencia. José de Segovia la analiza con el fondo instrumental de la banda sonora original de Antonio Pinto y Gabriel Ferreira, así como la de John Ottman para "Valkiria" (2008), la película que hizo Bryan SInger con Tom Cruise sobre la misma conspiración contra Hitler en la que participó Bonhoeffer. Escuchamos también la canción que hizo para la banda sonora, la cantante cristiana Lauren Daigle (Then I Will), tan fuera de lugar como la historia que ilustra. Muy diferente es la honesta y profunda reflexión sobre la fe que ha hecho siempre el maravilloso músico canadiense Bruce Cockburn, convertido al cristianismo en los años 60, pero especialmente conocido por su militancia política desde los años 80. "Rondando la celda" (Pacing The Cage 1996) nos recuerda los pensamientos que pudo tener Pedro en prisión: "A veces el mejor mapa no puede guiarte / No puedes ver lo que hay al otro lado de la curva / A veces el camino te lleva por lugares oscuros / ¡Estoy cayendo de nuevo, Señor! / ¡Dulce Jesús, escucha cuando llamo tu nombre!".

Podcast: (CS)²AI Podcast Show: Control System Cyber SecurityEpisode: 131: OT Monitoring & SOC and Incident Response — Lessons from the Field with Cambios AcademyPub date: 2026-02-04Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationIn this episode of the (CS)²AI Podcast, host Derek Harp is joined by Jonathan Pollet, Marc Visser, and Bryan Singer for a deep-dive Q&A discussion following CS2AI's January 21st community event on OT Monitoring, SOC operations, and Incident Response. Drawing on decades of hands-on experience across industrial environments worldwide, the panel expands on questions that couldn't be fully addressed during the live sessions.The conversation explores why OT monitoring and SOC capabilities must come before incident response, and how poor network architecture, lack of visibility, and organizational silos continue to undermine response efforts when incidents occur. Jonathan outlines the architectural foundations required to support effective detection, response, and recovery, while Marc emphasizes the practical realities of implementing OT monitoring—from working with factory engineers to reducing alert fatigue and building usable SOC workflows.Bryan brings the incident responder's perspective, sharing real-world insights from global OT incidents, including prolonged dwell times, ransomware impacts on production, and why organizations without proper segmentation and monitoring often experience the most severe and prolonged outages. The discussion also tackles common questions around Fusion SOCs vs. dedicated OT SOCs, the human challenges of translating OT data into actionable intelligence, and what asset owners should realistically expect from incident response retainers.This episode is a must-listen for OT practitioners, security leaders, and asset owners looking to move beyond theory and understand what actually works in the field. Whether you are just beginning your OT monitoring journey or refining mature SOC and IR capabilities, this discussion offers practical guidance rooted in real operational experience.The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Derek Harp, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

In this episode of the (CS)²AI Podcast, host Derek Harp is joined by Jonathan Pollet, Marc Visser, and Bryan Singer for a deep-dive Q&A discussion following CS2AI's January 21st community event on OT Monitoring & SOC and Incident Response. Drawing on decades of hands-on experience across industrial environments worldwide, the panel expands on questions that couldn't be fully addressed during the live sessions.The conversation explores why OT monitoring and SOC capabilities must come before incident response, and how poor network architecture, lack of visibility, and organizational silos continue to undermine response efforts when incidents occur. Jonathan outlines the architectural foundations required to support effective detection, response, and recovery, while Marc emphasizes the practical realities of implementing OT monitoring—from working with factory engineers to reducing alert fatigue and building usable SOC workflows.Bryan brings the incident responder's perspective, sharing real-world insights from global OT incidents, including prolonged dwell times, ransomware impacts on production, and why organizations without proper segmentation and monitoring often experience the most severe and prolonged outages. The discussion also tackles common questions around Fusion SOCs vs. dedicated OT SOCs, the human challenges of translating OT data into actionable intelligence, and what asset owners should realistically expect from incident response retainers.This episode is a must-listen for OT practitioners, security leaders, and asset owners looking to move beyond theory and understand what actually works in the field. Whether you are just beginning your OT monitoring journey or refining mature SOC and IR capabilities, this discussion offers practical guidance rooted in real operational experience.

Send us a textEpisode 249 of the Hey You Guys Podcast is here, and this week, Liam and Rob look back at Bryan Singers neo-noir masterpiece, 1995's, The Usual Suspects. Whether it be its much celebrated screenplay by Christopher McQuarrie, Bryan Singer's wonderful direction or its impeccable cast, there are many reasons to love The Usual Suspects.....but does it hold up in 2026? And have Singers and Spacey's much discussed legal issues pushed this 90s classic out of the limelight? Listen in via your podcast platform of choice to find out. 

What is up with this night at the club for Alex Earle and Tom Brady!? Plus Timmy finally gives Kylie some love after winning the Critics Choice Award and Ashley Tisdale and her A-List Mom friends might be fighting??Also Kevin Spacey and Bryan Singer trying to reunite to find work after scandal and Mickey Rourke is apparently "Rich Broke" so donate money to him please! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's our final Gloria Grahame Acteurist Oeuvre-view episode, with which we also say goodbye to our comprehensive approach toward attaining a privileged vantage point on an actor's entire oeuvre. Of course, we cheated a little on this one and stopped short of Gloria's exploitation film era. Our oeuvre-view ends with two Westerns, Ride Out for Revenge (1957) and Ride Beyond Vengeance (1966), entirely unrelated despite their similar titles, which we liked for very different reasons, and a last Gloria Grahame left-wing film noir appearance in Robert Wise's Odds Against Tomorrow (1959), produced by Harry Belafonte's production company with a screenplay secretly written by blacklistee Abraham Polonsky at Belafonte's behest. After we reveal our Top 10 Gloria Grahame movies, Fear and Moviegoing returns with a vengeance (in keeping with the episode's themes) with three by Mikio Naruse from the TIFF Lightbox retrospective (Floating Clouds, Repast, and Mother) and two Carlton 90s retro screenings, Bryan Singer's The Usual Suspects and Greg Mottola's The Daytrippers.  Time Codes: 0h 00m 25s:    RIDE OUT FOR REVENGE (1957) [dir. Bernard Girard] 0h 22m 08s:    ODDS AGAINST TOMORROW (1959) [dir. Robert Wise]. 0h 32m 36s:    RIDE BEYOND VENGEANCE (1966) [dir. Bernard McEveety] 0h 45m 32s:    Gloria Grahame Top 10s   0h 49m 44s:    Fear and Moviegoing in Toronto – Bryan Singer's The Usual Suspects (1995) & Greg Mottola's The Daytrippers (1997) at The Carlton Cinema; Part I of TIFF Cinematheque's Mikio Naruse Retrospective - Floating Clouds (1955); Repast (1951) & Mother (1952) +++ * Listen to our guest episode on The Criterion Project – a discussion of Late Spring * Marvel at our meticulously ridiculous Complete Viewing Schedule for the 2020s * Intro Song: "Sunday" by Jean Goldkette Orchestra with the Keller Sisters (courtesy of The Internet Archive) * Read Elise's piece on Gangs of New York – "Making America Strange Again" * Check out Dave's Robert Benchley blog – an attempt to annotate and reflect upon as many of the master humorist's 2000+ pieces as he can locate – Benchley Data: A Wayward Annotation Project!  Follow us on Twitter at @therebuggy Write to us at therebuggy@gmail.com We now have a Discord server - just drop us a line if you'd like to join! 

ABOUT THE EPISODE --In Episode 260 of Reel Therapy, Daniel and Donavon are joined by UCA Professor of Film, Dr. Bruce Hutchinson, to discuss the much beloved Bryan Singer film, "The Usual Suspects". Together, they break down the film's script structure, its use of an unreliable narrator, that twist and whether or not the film holds together on a second viewing.TABLE OF CONTENTS --00:00:00 - About the Episode00:00:38 - Greetings from Dr. Bruce Hutchinson00:02:19 - The Usual Suspects01:59:00 - Before We GoABOUT THE MOVIE --After a deadly explosion on a dock, five career criminals are rounded up for questioning — but what begins as a simple police lineup spirals into a tangled web of deceit, revenge, and myth. At the center of it all looms the mysterious, almost mythical figure: Keyser Söze. Featuring standout performances from Kevin Spacey, Gabriel Byrne, and Benicio del Toro, and directed by Bryan Singer, "The Usual Suspects" is a masterclass in storytelling, tension, and one of the greatest twist endings in film history.Before We Go: Additional Reading --"Cruel Jokey" Album by Ken Pomeroy: https://open.spotify.com/album/6bsixeIRweFGPSo3RHqpQH?si=QjZehSI4Rem-qQNHjKuz_AFIND US --To learn more about Bruce and follow his work, find him on:Instagram: @bdhutchX: @bdhutchAnd for more movie breakdowns checkout:LINK: https://www.thehutchfiles.com/For everything Reel Therapy and 241 Studios, check out our website:LINK: https://www.241studios.com/Follow us on:Instagram: @reeltherapy_podcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/reeltherapypodTikTok: @reeltherapy_podcast

Hello, movie maniacs! McQuarrying is back, baby! And Mary and Dave prove it by discussing Valkyrie, the 2008 film directed by Bryan Singer, written by Christopher McQuarrie and starring Tom Cruise and a host of British goodies playing German baddies who turn out to be German goodies. How could a film with Tom Cruise out […]

This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast the guys return after a long break to discuss Eyes of Wakanda, Fantastic Four: First Steps, Alien: Earth, Weapons, new season of Peacemaker so far, Nicholas Cage in talks to star in True Detective season 5, how Sony royally screwed up and sold K-Pop Demon Hunters to Netflix, Bryan Singer trying to make a Hollywood comeback, Noah Centineo set to play a young John Rambo in a series prequal, trailers for Nuremberg, All of You, Is this On?, and much more!CHECKED OUTEyes of WakandaFantastic FourAlien: EarthWeaponsPeacemakerTOPICS - Section 1Nicholas Cage in talks for True Detective - Season 5K-Pop Demon Hunters is the biggest movie in Netflix historyTNP STUDIOS PREMIUM (www.TheNerdpocalypse.com/premium)$5 a month Access to premium slate of podcasts incl. The Airing of Grievances, No Time to Bleed, The Men with the Golden Tongues, Upstage Conversation, and full episodes of the Look Forward political podcastTOPICS - Section 2Brian Singer is trying to make a comebackNoah Centineo Attached to Play Rambo in Prequel Movie ‘John Rambo'TRAILERSNurembergAll of YouIs This Thing On?

Joe Escalante's weekly spelunk into the business end of showbiz. This week: what does a filmmaker, cancelled for sexual assault, do to stay working? Ask Bryan Singer! He apparently moved to Israel to make propaganda films with Jon Voight. Also, the latest numbers from the box office (go see Weapons), and the latest from Joe's Letterboxd account. Will Smith is desperate for attention, and needs the help of AI to make him seem more popular with the kids than he really is. And... Disney and Universal unite like Voltron to take down AI companies trying to use their IPs as AI source material. 

A brand-new Star Wars project is officially underway! “Star Wars: Starfighter” has begun filming and revealed its cast, and fans are buzzing with excitement about where this story will take the galaxy far, far away. On today's episode of The Kristian Harloff Show, John Rocha hosts with Steph Sabraw co-hosting as they dive into what this new Star Wars film could mean for the franchise's future. But that's not all—we've got a packed slate of movie and TV news! The first reactions for The Conjuring: Last Rites are out and raising the question: is it a worthy send-off for the long-running horror series? Meanwhile, James Gunn addresses the rumors of possibly casting Chris Pratt as Batman in Peacemaker, Harry Potter director Chris Columbus explains why he was fired from the 2005 Fantastic Four movie, and reports claim X-Men director Bryan Singer has secretly directed a new film that's already stirring controversy. Topics include: “Star Wars: Starfighter” Begins Filming, Sets Cast THE CONJURING: LAST RITES Reactions Reveal Whether It's A Worthy Send-Off For The Long-Running Horror Series James Gunn On Possibly Casting Chris Pratt As BATMAN - Speculation Mounts Dark Knight Will Debut In PEACEMAKER HARRY POTTER Director Chris Columbus Reveals Why He Was FIRED From 2005's FANTASTIC FOUR Movie X-MEN Director Bryan Singer Has Secretly Helmed A New Movie That Could Result In A "Hotbed Of Controversy" Join Rocha and Steph as they break down all the biggest headlines from a galaxy far, far away to the world of horror, superheroes, and beyond. #StarWars #StarWarsStarfighter #TheConjuringLastRites #Batman #ChrisPratt #JamesGunn #FantasticFour #ChrisColumbus #XMen #BryanSinger #MovieNews #KristianHarloff #JohnRocha #StephSabraw SPONSORS:  CAR GURUS: Buy or sell your next car today with Car Gurus at http://www.cargurus.com RUGIET: Head to http://www.rugiet.com/KRISTIAN and use code KRISTIAN to get 15% off today.

Send us a textThis week on the podcast, the Summer Swindle continues! The Fat Dude is joined by one of the co-hosts of the Human Dads podcast, longtime friend, Brad Redick. The two engage in a conversation filled with tangents, though the notion of heist movies dominates the conversation. This week's featured movie is the neo-noir twisty suspense film, The Usual Suspects. And yes… they do ponder how to cover an acclaimed movie that has become increasingly problematic over the years due to its Oscar-winning star and BAFTA-nominated director. You can find Brad each week on the Human Dads podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts, and on Twitter at @2kolsch.Follow Fat Dude Digs Flicks across social media:Facebook - Fat Dude Digs FlicksInstagram - FatDudeDigsFlicksTwitter - FatDudeFlicksTikTok - FatDudeDigsFlicksLetterboxd - FatDudeFlicksSubscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Goodpods, or wherever you get your podcasts. Search for Fat Dude Digs Flicks and click on that subscribe button. Please take a second to rate and review the show, while you're at it!Subscribe to the Fat Dude Digs Flicks YouTube channel and send a thumbs up or two my way!If you'd like to contact me for any recommendations, questions, comments, concerns, or to be a future guest, you can send an email to FatDudeDigsFlicks@gmail.com.And now the call to action:The fight for Women's Reproductive Rights continues. If you are interested in supporting a woman's right to choose, please look into the following organizations:Planned ParenthoodCenter for Reproductive RightsPathfinder InternationalNational Women's Law CenterNARAL Pro-Choice AmericaReligious Coalition for Reproductive ChoiceEquality NowEvery Mother CountsGlobal Fund For WomenGun violence in the United States has reached epidemic proportions. Join the fight for better gun laws and regulations by looking into or contributing to:Coalition to Stop Gun ViolenceEverytown for Gun SafetyThe Brady CampaignNewtown Action AllianceMoms Demand Action for Gun Sense in AmericaAmericans for Responsible SolutionsLaw Center to Prevent Gun ViolenceHelp protect, defend, and support our LGBTQ+ brothers, sisters, and non-binary spiritual siblings by checking out:Transformation Project SDGLAADTrans LifelineThe Trevor ProjectThe Center of Excellence for Transgender HealthGender DiversityHuman Rights CampainIt Gets Better ProjectThe Transgender Law CenterFORGEGLSENThe Matthew Shepard FoundationPride FoundationTransgender Legal Defense and Education FundTrans Women of Color CollectiveTrans Youth Equality FoundationNational Center For Transgender EqualityTrue Colors FundThe Trans Culture District Support the show

“The future is coming.” Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting trio – Ian, Liam & Megs – for our 293rd episode as we pop our claws, don our leather suits, and revisit the film that redefined the superhero genre for the new millennium: X-Men (2000). Kev and Georgia? They're cage fighting in Northern Alberta—because of course they are. This week we discuss: Ian and Liam get into a dust-up about what constitutes a gang—whose side are you on? What's with all the wavering accents in this film? How on earth did Magneto know that Rogue had her powers when Rogue, Wolverine, and even Professor X didn't? Ian delights in the blink-and-you'll-miss-it cameo by a Canadian Prime Minister (true patriot love). We reflect on Auschwitz as a tourist destination and Ian shares a story about a fashion faux pas that might have landed him on the wrong tour. Was Anna Paquin actually the biggest star attached to the film at the time of its release? You won't guess what Bryan Singer banned from the set—and no, it wasn't claws. Our favourite ghostwriter pops up once again—this time with a surprising link to X-Men. Alternate casting choices: the Wolverine that makes us laugh out loud, and a Professor X that would've been a disaster… but we still want to see it, even if the studio told him to “beat it” (not like that). How do superheroes actually get their names? That's the class we wanted to see at Xavier's. What exactly are the rules of Mystique's powers again—and why is Toad weirdly overpowered? Which character has the worst trash talk despite having the perfect set-up? (Spoiler: lightning shouldn't strike twice.) We talk about meeting up with two Friends of the Podcast this week and drinking pints no matter the occasion. One cast member opens up about a wardrobe malfunction that made mutant fashion even harder to pull off. And finally, whether X-Men (2000) is the Best Film Ever—or just the first stepping stone on the path to superhero dominance. Become a Patron of this podcast and support the BFE at https://www.patreon.com/BFE. We are extremely thankful to our following Patrons for their most generous support: Juleen from It Goes Down In The PM Hermes Auslander James DeGuzman Synthia Shai Bergerfroind Ariannah Who Loves BFE The Most Andy Dickson Chris Pedersen Duane Smith (Duane Smith!) Randal Silva Nate The Great Rev Bruce Cheezy (with a fish on a bike) Richard Ryan Kuketz Dirk Diggler Stew from the Stew World Order podcast NorfolkDomus John Humphrey's Right Foot Timmy Tim Tim Aashrey Buy some BFE merch at https://my-store-b4e4d4.creator-spring.com/. Massive thanks to Lex Van Den Berghe for the use of Mistake by Luckydog. Catch more from Lex's new band, The Maids of Honor, at https://soundcloud.com/themaidsofhonor. Also, massive thanks to Moonlight Social for our age game theme song. You can catch more from them at https://www.moonlightsocialmusic.com/.

In this episode, we break down The Usual Suspects and why it stands as the greatest cinematic con ever pulled on an audience. We dive into how Bryan Singer's direction and Christopher McQuarrie's screenplay construct a perfect illusion, leading to one of the most iconic twist endings in film history. We explore the brilliance of Verbal Kint, the layers of deception, and why the reveal of Keyser Söze still shocks viewers decades later. If you want to understand how a film can manipulate, misdirect, and completely outsmart its audience, this breakdown is for you.   Chapters: 00:00 The greatest con they ever did on an audience 14:26 The funny story behind the lineup scene 22:58 Turkey thought Benicio Del Toro was gay 24:23 The clues you missed 34:27 A mistake they had to use in the edit 37:37 Gus before he was Gus 40:24 Everyone thought they were Keyser Soze 44:24 Kevin Spacey in his prime 46:53 Our official rating & final thoughts 55:20 Cue the music

In this episode, we do a rewatchable review of the 1995 crime thriller film directed by Bryan Singer and written by Christopher McQuarrie, starring Stephen Baldwin, Gabriel Byrne, Benicio del Toro, Kevin Pollak, and Kevin Spacey, titled The Usual Suspects. We discuss how well this film holds up and debate whether it's on the list of all-time plot twists in a feature film. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we do a rewatchable review of the 1995 crime thriller film directed by Bryan Singer and written by Christopher McQuarrie, starring Stephen Baldwin, Gabriel Byrne, Benicio del Toro, Kevin Pollak, and Kevin Spacey, titled The Usual Suspects. We discuss how well this film holds up and debate whether it's on the list of all-time plot twists in a feature film. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we do a rewatchable review of the 1995 crime thriller film directed by Bryan Singer and written by Christopher McQuarrie, starring Stephen Baldwin, Gabriel Byrne, Benicio del Toro, Kevin Pollak, and Kevin Spacey, titled The Usual Suspects. We discuss how well this film holds up and debate whether it's on the list of all-time plot twists in a feature film. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gorehound, Cuz, and Nick are back for a new installment for the Summer of Superman! This week, they check out the two attempted reboots for Superman: Superman Returns and Man of Steel. Are they any good? You'll see...

Dana and Tom discuss The Usual Suspects (1995): directed by Bryan Singer, written by Christopher McQuarrie, music and editing by John Ottman, Cinematography by Newton Thomas Sigel, starring Gabriel Byrne, Stephen Baldwin, Kevin Pollack, Chazz Palminteri, Benicio Del Toro, and Kevin Spacey.Plot Summary: The Usual Suspects is a crime thriller about five criminals who meet during a police lineup and decide to work together on a heist. After the heist goes wrong, they find themselves being manipulated by a mysterious and dangerous crime boss named Keyser Söze. As the story unfolds, one of the criminals, Verbal Kint, tells the police what happened. Through flashbacks, we learn about betrayal, revenge, and the power of fear. The movie builds to a shocking twist at the end, where everything we thought we knew is turned upside down. It's a smart, suspenseful film that keeps viewers guessing until the very last scene.Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Welcome01:54 Cast and Background for The Usual Suspects04:28 Relationship(s) to The Usual Suspects06:49 What is The Usual Suspects About?11:31 Did Dana Like It?12:48 All-Time Movie Plot Twists Rankings16:20 Plot Summary for The Usual Suspects17:29 Did You Know?21:28 First Break22:19 Best Performance(s)32:47 Best Scene(s)36:22 Second Break37:06 In Memoriam39:17 Best/Funniest Lines40:54 The Stanley Rubric - Legacy46:10 The Stanley Rubric - Impact/Significance50:31 The Stanley Rubric - Novelty53:28 The Stanley Rubric - Classicness01:03:31 The Stanley Rubric - Rewatchability01:06:23 The Stanley Rubric - Audience Score and Final Total01:08:40 Remaining Questions for The Usual Suspects01:20:08 CreditsYou can also find this episode in full video on YouTube.You can now follow us on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, or TikTok (@gmoatpodcast).For more on the episode, go to: https://www.ronnyduncanstudios.com/post/the-usual-suspects-1995For the entire rankings list so far, go to: https://www.ronnyduncanstudios.com/post/greatest-movie-of-all-time-listKeywords:The Usual Suspects, movie review, film analysis, plot twist, Kevin Spacey, Bryan Singer, crime thriller, character analysis, cinematic legacy, film trivia, Keyser Soze, Christopher McQuarrie, Kevin Pollack, Benicio Del Toro, Stephen Baldwin, Gabriel Byrne, John OttmanRonny Duncan Studios

WHO is Keyser Soze?It was one of the more intriguing questions posted within cinemas in the Summer of 1995 and for good reason.  Identifying this mysterious spectral crime boss whom EVERY ONE else on screen was afaid of became the central mystery of this small indie crime thriller from a couple of relatively untested fimmakers with a very electic cast.  The director was Bryan Singer (X-Men Days of Future Past, Bohemian Rhapsody) and the Oscar-winning screenplay was by Christopher McQuarrie (Mission Impossible Fallout, Jack Reacher).  The stacked ensemble cast included Gabriel Byrne, Benicio Del Toro, Stephen Baldwin, Kevin Pollack, Chazz Palminteri, Giancarlo Esposito, Dan Hedaya, Suzy Amis, and Kevin Spacey who also won an Oscar for his memorable performance as Verbal Kint...or was it some one else? ;)  This twisty action drama became one of the most talked about films of that year and eventually one of the more beloved, influential films of the 1990's.  Now approaching its 30th Anniversary, it's time to head back to the docks of San Pedro and find out if there actually IS any dope on that boat......  Host & Editor: Geoff GershonEditor: Ella GershonProducer: Marlene GershonSend us a texthttps://livingforthecinema.com/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Living-for-the-Cinema-Podcast-101167838847578Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/livingforthecinema/Letterboxd:https://letterboxd.com/Living4Cinema/

Welcome back to Cinemavino! In honor of the release of James Gunn's Superman, we take a look back at Superman Returns. Bryan Singer's is a superhero oddity: It's part legacy sequel and part reboot, and yet does neither with great success.We have strong opinions. Enjoy!

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For the next few days, We here at the Youth Critic Podcast will be running a special retrospective on the Superman movies From Superman The Movie to Justice League (2021) in the lead up to the new Superman movie from Director James Gunn. For this sixth episode, I'm joined by Kyle Arking, James Razelle and David Weiser as we talk about the second time WB tried to Reboot Superman with Man Of Steel, what happened with Bryan Singer's Superman Returns Sequel, and does this movie and the Snyderverse have any relevance at all. Bluesky: ⁠⁠@moviekale.bsky.socia⁠⁠l  ⁠⁠@kylearking.bsky.social⁠ @davidhweiser.bsky.social‬⁠Twitter Handles: @MovieKale @theyouthcritic ⁠@RebelScumCast⁠  @Arkingkyle ⁠@weiser_davidJames' Podcast: ⁠The Rebel Scum Podcast⁠Massive Movie Maniacs: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/4W2lmQmEhkDDohb5BOApC8?si=15a8ae09d2db4b94⁠⁠Kyle's Youtube Channel: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@kylearking8918⁠⁠David's blog:⁠⁠ http://filmassessment.blogspot.com⁠⁠

In this episode, we do a rewatchable review of one of the first new-age live-action superhero movies under the Marvel brand, directed by Bryan Singer and starring Patrick Stewart, Hugh Jackman, Ian McKellen, and Halle Berry, titled X-Men. We discuss whether this film still holds up after 25 years and debate whether this was the best casting for a superhero film of all time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we do a rewatchable review of one of the first new-age live-action superhero movies under the Marvel brand, directed by Bryan Singer and starring Patrick Stewart, Hugh Jackman, Ian McKellen, and Halle Berry, titled X-Men. We discuss whether this film still holds up after 25 years and debate whether this was the best casting for a superhero film of all time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We review Superman Returns (2006) on movie podcast The Collector's Cut. Superman Returns is directed Bryan Singer and stars Brandon Routh, Kate Bosworth, James Marsden patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mildfuzztv twitter: https://twitter.com/ScreamsMidnight all links: https://linktr.ee/mildfuzz Audio version: https://the-collectors-cut.pinecast.co/

Superman has returned to the movies, so we thought it was a perfect time to revisit 2006's SUPERMAN RETURNS! The Bryan Singer-directed superhero sequel was meant to revitalize the Man of Steel's movie fortunes in the mid-aughts, but it failed to take flight, leading to nearly two decades of studio indecision. We certainly have some thoughts on this would-be-epic, from its fraught production history to its eventual evaluation, and we go through it all in this extended conversation, which you can listen to on its own or while watching along with us!

Our month long look at Superman on screen continues. After the failure of Superman IV: Quest for Peace, Warner Brothers worked with half of Hollywood trying to reboot the franchise throughout the 90s and early 00s. Finally, they turned to X-Men director Bryan Singer, resulting in 2006's Superman Returns. Superman Returns introduced the world to Brandon Routh, another newcomer taking on the role of Clark Kent. Pitched as an “homage sequel” to Superman and Superman II, the film begins with Superman returning to Earth after a 5-year long search for any remnant of Krypton. Unfortunately for him, Lex Luthor is cooking up a new evil plan. Even worse? Lois Lane is engaged to someone else! Singer's film was both criticized and praised for an approach that gave greater focus to the romantic relationship between Superman & Lois as opposed to frequent action sequences. Our hosts break down whether or not this approach works, discuss Routh's performance, and consider this film's place in the superhero canon. Plus, our new social media manager Chelsie Padilla joins at the end of the show to share her thoughts on her favorite Superman film. Plus, our quick thoughts on F1, Elio, and Karate Kid: Legends! Who's your favorite Superman actor? Let us know at cinemaontappodcast@gmail.com!

In this special 2006 interview, we catch up with John Ottman, fresh off completing his remarkable dual role as both composer and editor for Superman Returns. In a rare behind-the-scenes conversation, Ottman reflects on the intense creative challenge of honoring John Williams' legendary Superman themes while composing a fresh musical identity for Bryan Singer's vision of the Man of Steel.

Up up and away! This episode of Cinema Royale to the ultimate boyscout, the hero of heroes, the Last Son of Krypton, Superman! I'm joined by Chris Bumbray of Joblo.com to talk about (free of major spoilers) the most anticipated movie of the summer! Has James Gunn knocked it out of the park with SUPERMAN? Or will this go the way of Zack Snyder's MAN OF STEEL, Bryan Singer's SUPERMAN RETURNS, and pretty much everything after Richard Donner's classic? We talk about the politics of Gunn's SUPERMAN, the intro of Guy Gardner and Mister Terrific, and whether Krypto is man's best friend or should be put in a shelter. Of course, we also discuss David Corenswet's performance, his chemistry with Rachel Brosnahan's Lois Lane, and Nicholas Hoult's Lex Luthor compared to other portrayals of the infamous bald villain.All of this and more can be found at www.punchdrunkcritics.com!Subscribe to Punch Drunk Critics on YouTube:    / @punchdrunkcritics1  Follow Punch Drunk Critics on Twitter:   / pdcmovies  Follow Punch Drunk Critics on Facebook:   / pdcmovies  You can also subscribe to our podcast Cinema Royale anywhere you get your podcasts!#Superman #JamesGunn #moviereview

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We get ready for the release of James Gunn's Superman movie this week by finishing our own Superman trilogy with a look at Bryan Singer's Superman Returns, starring Brandon Routh, Kate Bosworth, James Marsden, Frank Langella and Kevin Spacey>Check out our other Super episodes" Superman:The MovieSuperman II:The Donner Cut The Socials:YouTube: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@moviepunditrypodcast7930Twitter: @movie_punditry@mikeymo1741@RDellBurnsThreads:@mikeymo1741@rdell47Facebook: https://wwww.facebook.com/MoviePunditryEmail:moviepunditry@outlook.comRandom Rewatch Letterboxd:https://letterboxd.com/mikeymo1741/list/random-rewatch/Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the copyright act 1978, allowance is made for "fair use" for purpose such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Any quoted media remains the property of the copyright holder. The opinions contain within are those of Movie Punditry. There is no paid content on this channel. Closing Music Cinematic Battle by REDProductions via Pixabay.com Rewatch music Opening Music: Electronic Rock (King Around Here) by Alex Grohl via Pixabay.com

Five graveyard years, crystal black reborn, he listens. Up where gravity fades, zone of salvation, he listens and watches. For her. Through walls and ocean sprays, her warm flesh radiates across the world. He listens. And laments his choice. "He said: You can print money, manufacture diamonds, and people are a dime a dozen, but they'll always need land. It's the one thing they're not making any more of."

The Franchyze Boiz join in on the Superman Celebrations!! In the first part of their Superman franchise re-watch, Shawn, Brad, and Aaron take a look at the four Christopher Reeve films as well as Bryan Singer's Superman Returns.HOSTSShawn EastridgeBrad GullicksonAaron Prescott

LOOK UP IN THE SKY!! Superman Returns Full Reaction Watch Along:   / thereelrejects   Start your online business with a $1 per-month trial when you visit https://www.shopify.com/rejects! Andrew & Tara CONTINUE Their Road to James Gunn's Superman giving their Superman Returns Reaction, Recap, Commentary, Analysis, & Spoiler Review!! Join Andrew Gordon & Tara Erickson as they soar back to the Man of Steel's world in Bryan Singer's Superman Returns (2006). After a five-year absence, Clark Kent / Superman (Brandon Routh, Dodgeball, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World) returns to Earth only to discover that his love, Lois Lane (Kate Bosworth, Blue Crush, 3000 Miles to Graceland), has moved on—and even has a young son, Jason. As Clark grapples with heartbreak, he uncovers a nefarious plot by Lex Luthor (Kevin Spacey, American Beauty, The Usual Suspects) to use stolen Kryptonian technology to reforge the world in his image. Rounding out the stellar cast are James Marsden (Cyclops in X-Men, Enchanted) as Lois's fiancé Richard White, Parker Posey (the “Queen of Indies” in Party Girl, Best in Show) as tabloid editor Kitty Kowalski, Sam Huntington (Disturbia, I Am Number Four) as earnest photographer Jimmy Olsen, Frank Langella (Oscar-nominated for Frost/Nixon) as Perry White, and Kal Penn (Harold & Kumar, Designated Survivor) as Richard's brother, Stanford White. The spirit of Superman's father, Jor-El, is heard in archive audio of Marlon Brando (The Godfather, Apocalypse Now), tying this chapter back to the character's origins. Don't miss Tara & Andrew's breakdown of the film's most iconic moments—from the breathtaking sequence where Superman slows time to save Lois and Jason in that penthouse fall, to the jaw-dropping finale atop Lex's oceanic fortress, where Superman confronts a golden statue come to life. We'll discuss the soaring flight through Lois's apartment, the emotional “son of Krypton” reveal, and how Superman Returns balances nostalgia with new stakes for Earth's greatest hero. Follow Andrew Gordon on Socials:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MovieSource Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/agor711/?hl=en Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Agor711 Follow Tara Erickson: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TaraErickson Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/taraerickson/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/thetaraerickson Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I am back with more X-Men reviews! Kevin joins me again to talk about Bryan Singer's final X-Men movie. He definitely made it the biggest but unfortunately not the best. Is it excruciating or just okay? Did it drop the ball on Apocalypse? Watch and find out!

We are continuing our trip of bad comic book movies with Superman Returns. Just in time for James Gunn's Superman too. This was a movie that could have been great, but really just fell flat in tone and story. Check out what the kids and I thought about this Bryan Singer movie. ***We're also on Youtube now as well. Check us out-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/hnx1oWHIWIE?si=gasq2KT10xd7T09c⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ * We also have merch.  Check out our Redbubble Store.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.redbubble.com/people/TheGeekyDad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠*⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/thegeekydadpodcasts ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠* Don't forget to get 30 days of Audible for free- ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.audibletrial.com/thegeekydadpodcast ⁠⁠  ⁠⁠* Follow us on Facebook- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/thegeekydadpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠* Listen to us on the Newsly app. Use promo code (Geekydad) at www.Newsly.me to get a free 1 month premium subscription.*We're now a part of the Unfiltered Studios Productions. Find out more at ⁠⁠www.Unfpod.com ⁠⁠*#Superman #DC #JamesGunn #LoisLane #LexLuthor

Click here to send us a message!This week we're taking a look at two very different queer icons. Musical geniuses Freddie Mercury and Liberace each got the biopic treatment in the 2010's, and each got very different treatment. Behind the Candelabra starred Oscar winners Michael Douglas and Matt Damon and was directed by Oscar winner Steven Soderbergh. Despite the pedigree, only HBO would release it. Bohemian Rhapsody, by contrast, despite a troubled production and a problematic filmmaker, somehow won four Academy Awards in 2019. 

Kelli and Troy have mentioned Bryan Singer since the start of this podcast, and now it's his turn. Get ready as your hosts discuss the allegations against the disgraced director. Get your tickets today!! - https://www.x1entertainment.com/beyondtheblinds Patreon - patreon.com/Beyondtheblinds Articles - My Traumatizing Year With Bryan Singer - https://variety.com/2021/film/news/bryan-singer-blake-stuerman-1235136986/ An Open Secret - https://vimeo.com/channels/1618618 The Atlantic - https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2019/03/bryan-singers-accusers-speak-out/580462/ Noah Galvin article - https://www.vulture.com/2016/06/noah-galvin-has-nothing-to-hide.html --------Sponsors!---- ASPCA Pet Insurance! - To explore coverage, visit ASPCApetInsurance.com/BLINDS. Soul! Bring on the good vibes and treat yourself to Soul today! Right now, Soul is offering my audience 30% off your entire order! Go to GetSoul.com and use the code BLINDS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get ready, mutants and movie nerds! In this Insert Tape 2 episode, Danielle and Jackie welcome back fan-favorite (and cousin!) Patrice to break down 2000's X-Men with zero chill and maximum slander. From Wolverine's tall-tale casting to Storm's tragic line delivery (“Do you know what happens to a toad…” yeah, we're still mad), the trio takes a flamethrower to the film's baffling choices. Expect passionate rants, deep dives into comic book canon, and justice demands for Storm, Rogue, Jubilee, and every mutant the movie disrespected. Spoiler: Rogue is not a shy baby deer, and Jean Grey should not be fainting over a flying pencil.But it's not just about the mutants we loved and lost (to bad writing). The crew also unpacks the shady legacy of director Bryan Singer and his long history of abuse allegations. With the future of the MCU's X-Men hanging in the multiverse, they share their hopes, fears, and a little bit of chaos about how Marvel might finally do these iconic characters justice. Grab your Blackbird jet and a tub of popcorn—this episode is soap operas with superpowers, and you won't want to miss it.—No More Late Fees ⁠https://nomorelatefeespodcast.com⁠909-601-NMLF (6653)—Follow Us on Social:Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/nomorelatefees TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@nomorelatefees Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/nomorelatefeesYoutubehttps://www.youtube.com/@nomorelatefees Twitterhttps://x.com/NoMoreLateFees —CONQUERing⁠⁠myconquering.com⁠⁠10% Off Code: JACKIE10—NostaBeautyhttps://nostabeauty.com 20% Off Code: NMLF—PatriceThreadshttps://www.threads.net/@empress_akilah?hl=enInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/empress_akilah/?hl=en—Patrice Previous EpisodesSinking our Teeth into Marvel with Patricehttps://nomorelatefeespodcast.com/episode/sinking-our-teeth-into-marvel-with-patriceBladehttps://nomorelatefeespodcast.com/episode/blade

Send us a textAlright everyone, it's time for yet another theme and this time it's "Eyes Wide Open".  This theme will deal with films where characters experience eye-opening moments, whether through shocking revelations or sudden enlightenment.Peeling back the eyelids first, with the shake-up of "must have a narrator" (pretty self explanatory) is The Usual Suspects, the 1995 action/drama/thriller/etc directed by Bryan Singer and starring Kevin Spacey, Benicio Del Toro, Stephen Baldwin, Gabriel Byrne, Chazz Palminteri and Kevin Pollak.  We follow the tale of the sole survivor of a pier shoot-out who tells the story of how a notorious criminal influenced the events that began with five criminals meeting in a seemingly random police lineup.Of course in addition to our feature presentation we do a deep dive into daylight savings time, pick who would narrate our lives and Matt discusses his experience with invasive procedures.  

Phil and Emily continue their Tom Cruise Mini-Series with the 2008 historical thriller Valkyrie, and they're joined by writer David Iserson (Mr. Robot, Mad Men, New Girl) to dig into one of the most unexpected and serious turns in Cruise's 2000s filmography.Directed by Bryan Singer, Valkyrie dramatizes the real-life plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler, with Cruise portraying German officer Claus von Stauffenberg. Together, they unpack the film's tonal tightrope, its ambitious historical scope, and the curious creative choices—like Cruise playing a German colonel with an American accent.Is Valkyrie a misunderstood thriller or just a strange blip in Cruise's action-packed decade? Tune in for a thoughtful—and fun—conversation that revisits this fascinating film.Follow David Iserson:Instagram: @davidisersonTwitter: @davidiserson#Valkyrie #TomCruise #PodcastLikeIts2000s #DavidIserson #BryanSinger #HistoricalThrillers #ClausVonStauffenberg #2000sCinema #FilmDiscussion #TomCruiseMiniSeries #PopCulturePodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Case and Sam are looking back at the earliest episodes of the show! Check out their thoughts on the sixteenth episode when Case sat down with Geoff Moonen and chatted about X-Men 3: The Last Stand! Overview   In the Podcast Discussion and Analysis meeting titled "Another Pass at Another Pass at X-Men 3: The Last Stand," hosts Case and Sam explored various aspects of the film "X-Men 3: The Last Stand" through the lens of their podcast format, 'Another Pass at Another Pass.' They discussed audio quality improvements with guest Geoff Moonen, while delving into the film's production limitations and character choices. Key pitches for story improvements included intertwining the Dark Phoenix Saga with Days of Future Past and critiques of character underutilization, particularly Magneto and Storm. The conversation also highlighted the film's inconsistent narrative structure and missed opportunities for deeper character relationships, particularly among female characters. The meeting concluded with plans for future episodes focusing on The Hobbit trilogy and updates on upcoming podcast content and social media engagement. Action items included listening to upcoming episodes and joining community discussions on Discord.   Notes ️ Podcast Introduction and Discussion Format (00:06 - 14:20) Case and Sam introduce the 'Another Pass at Another Pass' podcast format where they review earlier episodes They discuss an episode featuring Geoff Moonen about X-Men 3: The Last Stand Case mentions audio quality issues, noting Geoff's voice actor quality sounds good They explain how they added ADR (additional dialogue recording) at the end for plugs The original episode focused on fixing X-Men 3's issues with a sense of urgency Geoff and Case begin discussing production limitations of X-Men 3, including director changes Bryan Singer left due to time constraints and Matthew Vaughn declined for similar reasons They acknowledge actor limitations including James Marsden asking to be killed off Story Improvement Pitches (14:20 - 33:45) Case proposes combining Dark Phoenix Saga with Days of Future Past storyline The pitch includes starting with future timeline showing Phoenix as a psychic 'Hound' Suggests Kitty Pryde as time traveler (played by Ellen Page) instead of Wolverine Proposes Jean Grey possessing Mystique's body, explaining Rebecca Romijn's limited role Geoff suggests frontloading the 'cure' storyline as the main focus with Phoenix as secondary They discuss the missed opportunity with Angel/Warren Worthington III character Critique of wasted characters including Vinnie Jones as Juggernaut Discussion of poor integration between the cure storyline and Dark Phoenix plot Character Assassination and Film Issues (33:45 - 50:00) Both agree Magneto's characterization was inconsistent with previous movies Criticism of Magneto's 'the pawns go first' line showing callous disregard for other mutants Criticism of the third act's tactical choices as nonsensical Discussion of Storm's missed potential as a counterforce to Phoenix Critique of the film having good individual scenes but poor overall structure Discussion of the Mystique character being abandoned by Magneto as out of character Acknowledgment of good casting choices that were underutilized Post-Episode Analysis (50:01 - 01:06:20) Sam states this was one of her favorite episodes featuring Case and Geoff Discussion of Bryan Singer controversies not known at the time of original recording Case acknowledges being dismissive of X-Men comics at that point in his fandom Praise for the creative idea of Phoenix possessing Mystique's body Discussion of Geoff's observation about the 'cure' storyline being an inversion of the first film Sam praises the urgency and focus of the original discussion Analysis of the film trying to be serious but failing to deliver on its stakes ️ Character Relationships and Missed Opportunities (01:06:23 - 01:26:17) Sam criticizes Storm's relationship portrayal, particularly with Jean Grey Discussion of female characters existing in 'bubbles' only relating to male characters Suggestion that Storm should have confronted Dark Phoenix instead of Wolverine Critique of the film not properly explaining Phoenix's power and danger level Suggestion that the 'cure' storyline could stand alone with Phoenix hints for a sequel Discussion of ethical questions that could have been explored more deeply Case suggests the Phoenix suppression by the cure could have led to a post-credits setup Planning for future podcast episodes including The Hobbit trilogy Podcast Updates and Social Media (01:26:17 - 01:30:46) Decision to skip discussing the 2017 clip show episodes as too meta Next Another Pass at Another Pass episode will cover The Hobbit trilogy Update on recent and upcoming main podcast episodes including Farragut Forward Upcoming Super Mario Bros episode with Matt/DJ Storm Information on where to find Sam and Case on social media Mention of Discord server at certainpov.com Case's social media handle: @Case Aiken on Bluesky   Action items Audience Listen to the upcoming Another Pass at Another Pass episode on The Hobbit trilogy (01:25:37) Check out the upcoming main podcast episode on Super Mario Bros with Matt/DJ Stormageddon (01:26:59) Join the Discord server through the link at certainpov.com for community discussion (01:28:05) Follow Case on Bluesky at @Case Aiken (01:28:20)

175 - X-Men with Adam Sheehan Get ready, true believers! In this episode of Reel Comic Heroes, we dive into the movie that helped launch the modern era of superhero films, X-Men (2000). Directed by Bryan Singer and featuring an all-star cast, this film brought Marvel's beloved mutants to the big screen in a way that changed comic book adaptations forever. Joining us for this discussion is the fantastic Adam Sheehan, a longtime X-Men fan and all-around pop culture aficionado. We break down the film's impact, its faithfulness to the comics, and the performances of Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, and the rest of the team. Plus, we discuss what worked, what didn't, and how X-Men helped pave the way for the explosion of superhero cinema in the years that followed. Whether you're a die-hard X-Men fan or just revisiting this classic, we've got plenty to discuss. So, grab your leather suits (sorry, no yellow spandex this time) and join us as we revisit the film that made us all believe in mutants! Guest Plugs Adam Sheehan - Tales from the Short Box, TMNT Minute Discuss the episode over on the Facebook group: The Reel Comic Heroes League of Citizens Follow @ReelComicHeroes on Letterboxd Join us for our next movie review - Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker Instagram | Website Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Prelude and Action" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) - License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Deep Haze" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) - License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Intro/Outro by Matthew S Mendoza  

On this episode, we talk about the 2018 Queen classic, Bohemain Rhapsody. We talk about Queen, Bryan Singer, being outcasts, Hollywood portraying real musicians, and much more.

Bryan Singer's much lauded, twisty-turny, Oscar-winning classic starring Kevin Spacey has us separating art from artist this week. But is the art all that interesting? What is Pete Postlethwaite's head-scratcher of an accent? And when the surprise ending's all everyone talks about, how does it fare on a second watch? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comedian Chris Gethard joins Matt and Tim to discuss the 2003 Bryan Singer film, X2: X-Men United. Cotter Smith plays President McKenna. Matt Walsh ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mrmattwalsh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Timothy Simons ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/timothycsimons⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Chris Gethard https://instagram.com/chrisgeth Second In Command ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/secondincommandpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email questions to: secondincommandatc@gmail.com

Hannah and Cameron talk Bryan Singer, German history, accents, British thesbians, and more in this episode. 

“They always have to act like they've been through a civil rights march for nudity” - Chris on creepy movie guys On this week's episode, the Summer Blockbuster Extravaganza goes to Comic Book Town as we welcome back our good bud, New York Times columnist, Jamelle Bouie to chat about a real landmark motion picture, 2000's X-Men! How fantastic is it that the movie creates this entire world of mutants and what the state of things are and still runs under two hours? Has there been a better cast pairing than Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen? Why did they need to include D-level mutant, Toad? Is Xavier charging these students for all that school merch? What's up with the X-Men refusing to install railings in the Cerebro chamber? And isn't it wild how great can these movies be when the creators have respect for the intelligence of the audience? PLUS: Eric Szyszka? Turned into a mutant thanks to Magneto's Magic Mutant Machine! X-Men stars Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Hugh Jackman, Famke Janssen, James Marsden, Halle Berry, Anna Paquin, Tyler Mane, Ray Park, Rebecca Romijn, and Bruce Davison as Senator Kelly; directed by noted sack of crap, Bryan Singer. Did you miss our LIVE BROADCAST last week where we were chatting all about action masterpiece, Speed? No worries! The replay window is still WIDE OPEN! Head over to our Moment page now and pick up them tix today! Make the WHM Merch Store your one-stop shop for all your We Hate Movies merch-related needs! Including new Bus Movie, SHEENPRIL, Night Vision & Too Old For This Shit designs!   Original cover art by Felipe Sobreiro.