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This week on Men of Steel, Case and Jmike are joined by Kris Ingersoll (Media/Lit, Batman By The Numbers) to talk about the 1990 World's Finest miniseries! We dig into how this story redefined the dynamic between Superman and Batman, the tone of early '90s DC, and why this team-up still holds up decades later. #MenOfSteelPod #WorldsFinest #Superman #Batman #DCComics #ComicsPodcast #KrisIngersoll Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/CertainPOVMedia Men of Steel Full Episode Originally aired: December 5, 2025 Edited by Sophia Ricciardi Scored by Geoff Moonen Certain Point Of View is a podcast network brining you all sorts of nerdy goodness! From Star Wars role playing, to Disney day dreaming, to video game love, we've got the show for you! Learn more on our website: https://www.certainpov.com Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/wcHHer4 PODCAST SHOWS: ▶ Men Of Steel - https://www.certainpov.com/men-of-steel FOLLOW US: ▶ Twitter: @certainpovmedia @menofsteelpod ▶ Instagram: @certainpovmedia Outline ️ Introduction to Podcast and Guests (00:00 - 02:51) Hosts Case Aiken and Jmike Folson introduce the episode and guest Kris Ingersoll, who runs a Batman podcast and co-hosts Media Lit podcast. Topic: The 1990 DC Comics miniseries World's Finest by Dave Gibbons and Steve Rood. Contextual Background of the 1990 World's Finest (02:51 - 05:34) The miniseries releases shortly after Crisis on Infinite Earths and John Byrne's Man of Steel reboot (1986). Post-Dark Knight Returns, Batman and Superman's relationship had changed, characterized by distance rather than camaraderie. ️ Plot Overview (05:34 - 08:14) Lex Luthor and Joker team up to take over Gotham and Metropolis with intertwined but largely separate schemes. Batman and Superman investigate, culminating in events involving an orphanage, a nuclear reactor, and city-wide explosions. Decompression and Story Structure Critique (08:14 - 11:34) Discussion of story pacing issues: The narrative is elongated with side elements (e.g., orphan kids) that do not cohesively tie in. Emphasis on character moments over tight plotting. Initial Impressions and Artistic Elements (11:34 - 17:59) Chris praises the visual storytelling and art, referencing the use of parallel imagery and distinctive flashback watercolor style. Noted the deliberate design choices to echo Silver Age and Max Fleischer era Superman and early Batman. ️ Characterization of Villains and Supporting Cast (17:59 - 30:39) Joker portrayed in a "zany," less menacing mode, more a prankster than murderously malicious. Lex Luthor features a robotic hand and operates like a mob boss, balancing businessman and villain traits. Character Dynamics and Relationships (30:39 - 40:21) Lois Lane and Bruce Wayne's interactions highlight mutual suspicion and gradual respect. Batman and Superman's knowledge of each other's secret identities is subtle initially, revealed more overtly in third issue. ️ Themes and Continuity Notes (40:21 - 50:27) Orphanage is a thematic midpoint between Gotham and Metropolis, symbolizing shared orphan backgrounds of Batman, Superman, and villain. The book emphasizes orphans and legacy but does not fully develop these thematic elements. Technical and Artistic Praise (50:27 - 52:58) Art and character design praised for classic yet fresh look; great use of tableau pages showing Gotham and Metropolis. Noted the Batmobile's stylish design and Batman's athletic, sleek physique. Character in Action: Batman and Superman (52:58 - 59:55) Batman characterized as efficient, brutal, and action-focused. His use of Batarangs and disguises recognized as authentic. Superman rendered as powerful but more grounded Burn era 'cop,' balancing investigative journalism and heroic strength. Artistic and Thematic Highlights (59:55 - 01:09:46) Memorable moments include Superman carrying a nuclear reactor into space to save Metropolis. Subtle details such as Clark Kent's mannerisms and investigative approach noted. Overall Assessment and Legacy (01:09:46 - 01:14:36) The miniseries serves as a valuable snapshot of Batman and Superman dynamics post-Crisis and pre-mid-90s crossovers. While the narrative is considered "vibes-over-story," the series offers essential character moments, iconic imagery, and era-specific continuity. Conclusion and Promotions (01:14:36 - 01:19:44) Guests share social media handles and podcast info. Hosts plug "Trade School" podcast and Certain POV Discord for further comic discussions.
Superman's ears bleed and a beloved Metropolis mobster meets his untimely end in a nuclear explosion on the latest episode of Superman TAS! Join us as we discuss...Contemplating the end of the Beatles, and thoughts on Stranger Things that lead to discussion on why movies and TV look terrible!What do Bruno Manheim, Black Tom and Juggernaut all have in common? An appreciation of $20 million, cash!For the millionth time, reveling in the genius of the greatest comics lore-master ever, the King Jack Kirby!Could Batman save the day here? Maybe in part one!The X-Men TAS Podcast just opened a SECRET reddit group, join by clicking here! We are also on Twitch sometimes… click here to go to our page and follow and subscribe so you can join in on all the mysterious fun to be had! Also, make sure to subscribe to our podcast via Buzzsprout or iTunes and tell all your friends about it! Follow Willie Simpson on Bluesky and please join our Facebook Group! Last but not least, if you want to support the show, you can Buy Us a Coffee as well!
In this episode, Vactor, Frank, and Tim break down every major Superman-related issue this month — from Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum #4 to DC KO #2, World's Finest #45, Superman #32, Book of El, Absolute Superman, and more.Whether you read every issue or haven't picked up a comic yet, this episode is designed to help you understand what's worth reading — and why these stories matter for Superman's ongoing mythology.We also dive into:
Zach and Mike dive into the first three issues of Tom King & Greg Smallwood's The Human Target, where Christopher Chance is poisoned while impersonating Lex Luthor and has just 12 days left to live. The JLI becomes a lineup of suspects as Ice, Guy Gardner, Booster Gold, and more all enter the picture in a stylish noir mystery. One of DC's sharpest, funniest, and most beautiful books and we break it all down. #dc #dccomics #tomking #justiceleague #comics #comicbookpodcast #comicbooks #mystery #brosfoesandheroes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this mont's roundup Iurgi and Gabby go through some of their recent reads, news and new exciting titles. 02:04 Recent reads:Gabby:The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza by Mac Barnett and Shawn HarrisKindred Dragons by Sarah Mansinga Sword of the Champion by Eric LideIurgi:One Punch Man by One, Yusuke MurataSuperman: The Last Days of Lex Luthor by Mark Waid, Bryan HitchSherlock Holmes: A Study in Scarlet by Crystal S. Chan, Julie Choy10:28 News: Alison Bechdel and Tillie Walden in conversation about art, place, and Vermont's influence on their acclaimed, award-winning graphic memoirs and comics in a rare public conversation.Writer Ram V and Mariko Tamaki extended interviews SLJ's Best Books 2025 graphic novels span fantasy, sci-fi, horror, memoir, historical fiction, adventure, and contemporary drama with diverse, standout titles curated by librarians.The Comic Book Burnings Project maps and explores post-WWII censorship of comics, documenting dozens of US public book-burnings between 1945-55 and their implications for libraries 24:47 New titles:Iurgi: Making Nonfiction Comics: A Guide to Graphic Narratives by Eleri Harris, Shay Mirk (Abrams ComicArts) The Once and Future Riot by Joe Sacco (Vintage Publishing – Jonathan Cape)Reel Politik by Nathan Gelgud (Drawn & Quarterly) Winging It by Megan,Wagner Lloyd, Michelle Nutter (Scholastic)Diary Of A Nature Nerd by Tiffany Everett (Scholastic)Not that they need any promotion but the new Dog Man and Wings of Fire Our next podcast episode should be out soon and it will be a creator chat with Eleri Harris and Shay Mirk talking about their new book Making Nonfiction Comics: A Guide to Graphic Narratives.To stay up to date and for the full roundup of news, resources and new titles visit our website: https://graphic.alia.org.au/The ALIA Graphic Groove Theme 2025 courtesy of Clint Owen Ellis https://www.clintowenellis.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A sex-crazed queen from an alien world kidnaps Superman because she is horny on the latest episode of Superman TAS! Join us as we discuss...Seeing Hamnet, Shakespeare fan fiction and Stranger Things Season 5!Superman was beaten like 4 times but Maxima still considers him a winner!Disagreeing on whether Batman could have stood a chance fighting Maxima!Speculating on Superman's sex life and wondering why he doesn't just hook up with Maxima in the end!The X-Men TAS Podcast just opened a SECRET reddit group, join by clicking here! We are also on Twitch sometimes… click here to go to our page and follow and subscribe so you can join in on all the mysterious fun to be had! Also, make sure to subscribe to our podcast via Buzzsprout or iTunes and tell all your friends about it! Follow Willie Simpson on Bluesky and please join our Facebook Group! Last but not least, if you want to support the show, you can Buy Us a Coffee as well!
Rev up the engines — it's time for Part 5 of my TerrifiCon adventure! It's a powerhouse double feature Q&A with two iconic actors from Sons of Anarchy: Titus Welliver and Mitch Pileggi!But this ride doesn't stop there…we're talkin': – The X-Files– Titans & Lex Luthor– Supergirl– AND we dive into their work behind the mic in animation and […]
Host Anthony Desiato and guest Zach Moore (Always Hold On To Smallville) dig into the character of Lex Luthor as portrayed by actor John Shea in Season 1 of LOIS & CLARK: THE NEW ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN, as well as impactful return appearances in the following seasons. Anthony and Zach discuss the charisma and magnetism Shea imbued in his Lex; the character's Post-Crisis inspiration, worldview, and tactics; an unlikely, yet believable, romance with Lois; his unhinged but satisfying returns to the show, including as the mastermind of the notorious frog-eating clone arc; and the legacy of the character via his underlings and illegitimate children. PLUS! In a special epilogue, Anthony welcomes first-time guest Stuart Mulrain (And Why Not? podcast) to shine a spotlight on Lois & Clark's standout pilot and its adaptation of the Post-Crisis Superman comics by John Byrne and more.Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato, including the spinoff podcasts BEYOND METROPOLIS and DIGGING FOR JUSTICE!Visit BCW Supplies and use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies. Get your DFK merch at the podcast's TeePublic storefront!FACEBOOK GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan GroupFACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepodINSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepodTWITTER: @diggingforkrpodBLUESKY: @diggingforkrpod.bsky.socialEMAIL: flatsquirrelproductions@gmail.comWEBSITE: FlatSquirrelProductions.com Digging for Kryptonite is a Flat Squirrel Production. Theme music by Dan Pritchard. Key art by Isaiah Simmons. Mentioned in this episode:Aw Yeah ComicsFat Moose ComicsSingle Bound PodcastThis Podcast Will Never DieHang On To Your Shorts Film Festival
In this week's episode, I rate the movies and streaming shows I saw in Autumn 2025. This coupon code will get you 25% off the ebooks in The Ghosts series at my Payhip store: GHOSTS2025 The coupon code is valid through December 1, 2025. So if you need a new ebook this fall, we've got you covered! TRANSCRIPT 00:00:00 Introduction and Writing Updates Hello, everyone. Welcome to Episode 278 of The Pulp Writer Show. My name is Jonathan Moeller. Today is November 21st, 2025, and today I am sharing my reviews of the movies and streaming shows I saw in Fall 2025. We also have a Coupon of the Week and an update my current writing, audiobook, and publishing projects. So let's start off with Coupon of the Week. This week's coupon code will get you 25% off all the ebooks in The Ghosts series at my Payhip store, and that is GHOSTS2025. And as always, we'll have the link to my Payhip store and the coupon code in the show notes for this episode. This coupon code is valid through December 1, 2025, so if you need a new ebook for this fall, we have got you covered. Now for my current writing and publishing projects: I'm very pleased to report that Blade of Shadows, the second book in my Blades of Ruin epic fantasy series, is now out. You can get it at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Kobo, Google Play, Apple Books, Smashwords, and my Payhip store. By the time this episode goes live, all those stores should be available and you can get the book at any one of them and I hope you will read and enjoy it. I'm also 15,000 words into what will be my next main project Wizard-Assassin, the fifth book in the Half-Elven Thief series, and if all goes well, I want that to be out before Christmas. I'm also working on the outline for what will be the third book in the Blades of Ruin series, Blade of Storms, and that will hopefully, if all goes well, be the first book I publish in 2026. In audiobook news, as I mentioned last week, the audiobook of Blade of Flames is done and I believe as of this recording, you can get at my Payhip store, Google Play, Kobo, and I think Spotify. It's not up on Audible or Apple yet, but that should be soon, if all goes well. That is excellently narrated by Brad Wills. Hollis McCarthy is still working on Cloak of Embers. I believe main recording is done for that and it just has to be edited and proofed, so hopefully we'll get both audiobooks to you before the end of the year. So that is where I'm at with my current writing, publishing, and audiobook projects. 00:02:08 Main Topic of the Week: Autumn 2025 Movie Review Roundup Now on to this week's main project, the Autumn 2025 Movie Review Roundup. I watched a lot of classic horror movies this time around. The old Universal black and white monster movies from the '30s and '40s turned up on Prime for Halloween and I hadn't seen them since I was a kid, so I watched a bunch of them in October and November, which seemed an appropriate thing to do for Halloween. They mostly held up as well as I remembered from when I was a kid, which was a nice surprise. As ever, the grades I give these movies are totally subjective and based on nothing more than my own opinions and thoughts. With that, let's take a look at the movies from least favorite to most favorite. First up is The Other Guys, which came out in 2010 and this is a parody of the buddy cop/ cowboy cop movie along with a heavy critique of the reckless and corrupt culture of late 2000s Wall Street. "Dumb funny" movies I've noticed tend to fall on either side of the "dumb but actually funny" or "dumb and not funny" line. And this one definitely landed on "dumb but actually funny". Danson and Highsmith, played by The Rock and Samuel L. Jackson, are two maverick popular detectives who never do paperwork. Their paperwork is always done by Allen Gamble, who's played by Will Ferrell and Terry Hoitz, played by Mark Wahlberg. Gamble is a mild-mannered forensic accountant, while Hoitz desperately wants to be as cool as either Danson or Highsmith, but since he accidentally shot Yankees player Derek Jeter (in a recurring gag), he's a pariah within the New York Police Department. However, Danon and Highsmith's plot armor suddenly run out and they accidentally kill themselves in a darkly hilarious scene that made me laugh so much I hurt a little. Hoitz wants to step into their shoes, but Gamble has stumbled onto potentially dangerous case and soon Hoitz and Gamble have to overcome their difficulties and unravel a complicated financial crime. This was pretty funny and I enjoyed it. Amusingly in real life, someone like Gamble would be massively respected in whatever law enforcement agency he works for, since someone who prepares ironclad paperwork and correct documentation that stands up in court is an invaluable asset in law enforcement work. Overall Grade: B Next up is Fantastic Four: First Steps, which came out in 2025. I like this though, to be honest, I liked Thunderbolts and Superman 2025 better. I think my difficulty is I never really understood The Fantastic Four as a concept and why they're appealing. Maybe the Fantastic Four are one of those things you just have to imprint on when you're a kid to really enjoy or maybe at my age, the sort of retro futurism of the Four, the idea that science, technology, and rational thought will solve all our problems does seem a bit naive after the last 65 years of history or so. Additionally, the idea of a naked silver space alien riding a surfboard does seem kind of ridiculous. Anyway, the movie glides over the origin story of Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Johnny Storm, and Ben Grimm and gets right into it. To their surprise, Reed and Sue find out that Sue is pregnant, which seemed unlikely due to their superpower induced genetic mutations. Shortly after that, the Silver Surfer arrives and announces that Earth will be devoured by Galactus. The Four travel in their spaceship to confront Galactus and realize that he's a foe far beyond their power, but Galactus offers them a bargain. If Reed and Sue give him their son, he will leave Earth in peace. They refuse and so it's up to the Four to figure out a way to save Earth and Reed and Sue's son. Pretty solid superhero movie all told, but it is amusing how in every version of the character, Reed Richards is allegedly the smartest man on Earth but still can't keep his mouth shut to save his life. Overall Grade: B The next movie is Superman, which came out in 1978. After seeing the 2025 version of Superman, I decided to watch the old one from the '70s. It's kind of a classic because it was one of the progenitors of the modern superhero film. Interestingly, it was one of the most expensive films ever made at that time, costing about $55 million in '70s-era dollars, which are much less inflated than today. A rough back of the envelope calculation would put 55 million in the '70s worth at about $272 million today, give or take. Anyway, this was a big gamble, but it paid off for the producers since they got $300 million back, which would be like around $1.4 billion in 2025 money. Anyway, the movie tells the origin story of Superman, how his father Jor-El knows that Krypton is doomed, so he sends Kal-El to Earth. Kal-El is raised as Clark Kent by his adoptive Kansas parents and uses his powers to become Superman- defender of truth, justice, and the American way. Superman must balance his growing feelings for ace reporter Lois Lane with his need for a secret identity and the necessity of stopping Lex Luthor's dangerous schemes. Christopher Reeve was an excellent Superman and the special effects were impressive by the standards of 1978, but I think the weakest part of the movie were the villains. Lex Luthor just seemed comedic and not at all that threatening. Unexpected fun fact: Mario Puzio, author of The Godfather, wrote the screenplay. Overall Grade: B Next up is Superman II, which came out in 1980. This is a direct sequel to the previous movie. When Superman stops terrorists from detonating a nuclear bomb by throwing it into space, the blast releases the evil Kryptonian General Zod and his minions from their prison and they decide to conquer Earth. Meanwhile, Superman is falling deeper in love with the Lois Lane and unknowing of the threat from Zod, decides to renounce his powers to live with Lois as an ordinary man. I think this had the same strengths and weaknesses as the first movie. Christopher Reeve was an excellent Superman. The special effects were impressive by the standards of the 1980s, but the villains remained kind of comedic goofballs. Additionally, and while this will sound harsh, this version of Lois Lane was kind of dumb and her main function in the plot was to generate problems for Superman via her questionable decisions. Like at the end, Superman has to wipe her memory because she can't keep his secret identity to herself. If this version of Lois Lane lived today, she'd be oversharing everything she ever thought or heard on TikTok. The 2025 movie version of Lois, by contrast, bullies Mr. Terrific into lending her his flying saucer so she can rescue Superman when he's in trouble and is instrumental in destroying Lex Luthor's public image and triggering his downfall. 1970s Louis would've just had a meltdown and made things worse until Superman could get around to rescuing her. Overall, I would say the 1978 movie was too goofy, the Zac Snyder Superman movies were too grimdark, but the 2025 Superman hit the right balance between goofy and serious. Overall Grade: B Next up is Dracula, which came out in 1931, and this was one of the earliest horror movies ever made and also one of the earliest movies ever produced with sound. It is a very compressed adaptation of the stage version of Dracula. Imagine the theatrical stage version of Dracula, but then imagine that the movie was only 70 minutes long, so you have to cut a lot to fit the story into those 70 minutes. So if you haven't read the book, Dracula the movie from 1931 will not make a lot of sense. It's almost like the "Cliff's Notes Fast Run" version of Dracula. That said, Bela Lugosi's famous performance as Dracula really carries the movie. Like Boris Karloff in Frankenstein and The Mummy (which we'll talk about shortly), Bela Lugosi really captures the uncanny valley aspect of Dracula because the count isn't human anymore and has all these little tics of a creature that isn't human but only pretending to be one. Edward Van Sloan's performance as Dr. Van Helsing is likewise good and helped define the character in the public eye. So worth watching as a historical artifact, but I think some of the other Universal monster movies (which we'll discuss shortly) are much stronger. Overall Grade: B Next up is The Horror of Dracula, which came out in 1958. This is one of the first of the Hammer Horror movies from the '50s, starring Peter Cushing as Dr. Van Helsing and Christopher Lee as Count Dracula. It's also apparently the first vampire movie ever made in color. Like the 1931 version of Dracula, it's a condensed version of the story, though frankly, I think it hangs together a little better. Van Helsing is a bit more of an action hero in this one, since in the end he engages Dracula in fisticuffs. The movie is essentially carried by the charisma of Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee and worth watching as a good example of a classic '50s horror movie. Overall Grade: B Next up is The Wolf Man, which came out in 1941. This is another one of the classic Universal horror movies. This one features Lon Cheney Jr. as Larry Talbot, the younger son of Sir John Talbot. Larry's older brother died in a hunting accident, so Larry comes home to reconcile with his father and take up his duties as the family heir. Larry is kind of an amiable Average Joe and is immediately smitten with the prettiest girl in the village, but when he takes her out for a walk, they're attacked by a werewolf, who bites Larry. Larry and everyone else in the village do not believe in werewolves, but they're about to have their minds changed the hard way. The transformation sequences where Larry turns into the Wolfman were cutting edge of the time, though poor Lon Chaney Jr had to stay motionless for hours as they gradually glued yak hair to him. I think Claude Rains had the best performance in the movie as Sir John and he's almost the co-protagonist. Overall Grade: B Next up is Jurassic World: Rebirth, which came out in 2025, which I thought was a perfectly straightforward but nonetheless enjoyable adventure film. After all the many disasters caused by various genetic engineering experiments in the previous movies, dinosaurs mostly live in relatively compatible ecosystems and tropical zones near the equator. No one's looking to create a theme park with dinosaurs or create bioengineered dinosaurs as military assets any longer. However, the dinosaurs are still valuable for research and a pharmaceutical company is developing a revolutionary drug for treating cardiac disease. They just need some dinosaur blood from three of the largest species to finish it, and so the company hires a team of mercenaries to retrieve the blood. We have the usual Jurassic Park style story tropes: the savvy mercenary leader, the scientist protesting the ethics of it all, the sinister corporate executive, the troubled family getting sucked into the chaos. And of course, it all goes wrong and there are lots and lots of dinosaurs running around. It's all been done before of course, but this was done well and was entertaining. Overall Grade: B+ Next up is The Thursday Murder Club, which came out in 2025, and this is a cozy mystery set in a very high-end retirement home. Retired nurse Joyce moves into Coopers Chase, the aforementioned high end retirement home. Looking to make new friends, she falls in with a former MI6 agent named Liz, a retired trade unionist named Ron, and psychiatrist Ibrahim, who have what they call The Thursday Murder Club, where they look into cold cases and attempt to solve them. However, things are not all sunshine and light at Coopers Chase as the two owners of the building have fallen out. When one of them is murdered, The Thursday Murder Club has to solve a real murder before Coopers Chase is bulldozed to make high-end apartments. A good cozy mystery with high caliber acting talent. Both Pierce Brosnan and Jonathan Price are in the movie and regrettably do not share a scene together, because that would've been hilarious since they were both in the James Bond movie Tomorrow Never Dies in the '90s with Brosnan as Bond and Price as the Bond villain for the movie. Overall Grade: B+ Next up is The Creature From the Black Lagoon, which came out in 1954 and is one of the last of the black and white classic horror movies since in the '50s, color film was just around the corner. When a scientist finds the unusual half fish, half human fossil on a riverbank in Brazil, he decides to organize an expedition upriver to see if he can find the rest of the fossil. The trail leads his expedition to the mysterious Black Lagoon, which all the locals avoid because of its bad reputation, but a living member of the species that produce the fossils lurking the lagoon while it normally doesn't welcome visitors, it does like the one female member of the expedition and decides to claim her for its own. The creature was good monster and the underwater water sequences were impressive by the standards of the 1950s. Overall Grade: A- Next up is The Invisible Man, which came out in 1933, and this is another of the classic Universal black and white horror movies. Jack Griffin is a scientist who discovered a chemical formula for invisibility. Unfortunately, one of the drugs in his formula causes homicidal insanity, so he becomes a megalomaniac who wants to use his invisibility to rule the world. This causes Griffin to overlook the numerous weaknesses of his invisibility, which allow the police to hunt him down. The Invisible Man's special effects were state of the art at the time and definitely hold up nearly a hundred years later. It's worth watching as another classic of the genre. Claude Rains plays Griffin, and as with The Wolf Man, his performance as Griffin descends into homicidal insanity is one of the strengths of the movie. Overall Grade: A- Next up is The Mummy, which came out in 1932, and this is another of the original Universal black and white horror movies. Boris Karloff plays the Mummy, who is the ancient Egyptian priest Imhotep, who was mummified alive for the crime of desiring the Pharaoh's daughter Ankh-es-en-Amon. After 3,000 years, Imhotep is accidentally brought back to life when an archeologist reads a magical spell and Imhotep sets out immediately to find the reincarnation of his beloved and transform her into a mummy as well so they can live together forever as undead. Edward Van Sloan plays Dr. Mueller, who is basically Edward Van Sloan's Van Helsing from Dracula if Van Helsing specialized in mummy hunting rather than vampire hunting. This version of the Mummy acts more like a Dungeons and Dragons lich instead of the now classic image of a shambling mummy in dragging bandages. That said, Boris Karloff is an excellent physical actor. As he does with Frankenstein, he brings Imhotep to life. His performance captures the essence of a creature that hasn't been human for a very long time, is trying to pretend to be human, and isn't quite getting there. Of course, the plot was reused for the 1999 version of The Mummy with Brendan Fraser. That was excellent and this is as well. Overall Grade: A- Next up is The Wedding Singer, which came out in 1998, and this is basically the Adam Sandler version of a Hallmark movie. Adam Sandler plays Robbie, a formerly famous musician whose career has lapsed and has become a wedding singer and a venue singer. He befriends the new waitress Julia at the venue, played by Drew Barrymore. The day after that, Robbie's abandoned at the altar by his fiancée, which is understandably devastating. Meanwhile, Julia's fiancé Glenn proposes to her and Robbie agrees to help her with the wedding planning since he's an expert in the area and knows all the local vendors. However, in the process, Robbie and Julia fall in love, but are in denial about the fact, a situation made more tense when Robbie realizes Glenn is cheating on Julia and intends to continue to do so after the wedding. So it's basically a Hallmark movie filtered through the comedic sensibilities of Adam Sandler. It was very funny and Steve Buscemi always does great side characters in Adam Sandler movies. Overall Grade: A Next up is Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, which came out in 2025. This movie was sort of a self-indulgent victory lap, but it was earned. The writers of the sitcom Community used to joke that they wanted "six seasons and a movie" and Downton Abbey got "six seasons and three movies". Anyway, this movie is about handing off things to the next generation. Lord Grantham is reluctant to fully retire as his daughter goes through a scandal related to her divorce. The next generation of servants take over as the previous ones ease into retirement. What's interesting is both the nobles and the servants are fully aware that they're sort of LARPing a historical relic by this point because by 1930, grand country houses like Downton were increasingly rare in the UK since World War I wiped out most of them and crippling post-war taxes and economic disruption finished off many more. Anyway, if you like Downton Abbey, you like this movie. Overall Grade: A Next up is Argo, which came out in 2012, a very tense thriller about the Iranian hostage crisis in 1979. During that particular crisis, six Americans escaped the embassy and hid out at the Canadian Ambassador's house in Tehran. For obvious reasons, the Canadian ambassador wanted them out as quickly as possible, so the CIA and the State Department needed to cook up a plan to get the six out while the rest of the government tried to figure out what to do about the larger group of hostages. Finally, the government comes with "Argo." A CIA operative will create a fake film crew, a fake film company, and smuggle the six out of Tehran as part of the production. The movie was very tense and very well constructed, even if you know the outcome in advance if you know a little bit of history. Ben Affleck directed and starred, and this was in my opinion one of his best performances. It did take some liberties with historical accuracy, but nonetheless, a very tense political thriller/heist movie with some moments of very dark comedy. Overall Grade: A Next up is The Naked Gun, which came out in 2025, and this is a pitch perfect parody of the gritty cop movie with a lot of absurdist humor, which works well because Liam Neeson brings his grim action persona to the movie and it works really well with the comedy. Neeson plays Lieutenant Frank Drebin Jr., the son of the original Frank Drebin from The Naked Gun movies back in the '80s. After stopping a bank robbery, Drebin finds himself investigating the suicide of an engineer for the sinister tech mogul Richard Cane. Naturally, the suicide isn't what it appears and when the engineer's mysterious but seductive sister asks for Drebin's help, he pushes deeper into the case. Richard Cane was a hilarious villain because the writers couldn't decide which tech billionaire to parody with him, so they kind of parodied all the tech billionaires at once, and I kid you not, the original Frank Drebin makes an appearance as a magical owl. It was hilarious. Overall Grade: A Now for my two favorite things I saw in Autumn 2025. The first is the combination of Frankenstein and Bride of Frankenstein, which came out in 1931 and 1935. These are two separate movies, but Frankenstein leads directly to Bride of Frankenstein, so I'm going to treat them as one movie. Honestly, I think they're two halves of the same story the way that Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame would be two halves of the same story 90 years later, so I'll review them as one. Frankenstein by itself on its own will get a B. Colin Clive's performance is Dr. Henry Frankenstein was great, and Boris Karloff gives the Creature a suitable air of menace and uncanny valley. You really feel like he's something that's been brought to life but isn't quite right and still extremely dangerous. The movie does have a very pat ending that implies everyone will live happily ever after, with Dr. Frankenstein's father giving a toast to his son. But Bride of Frankenstein takes everything from the first movie and improves on it. It's one of those sequels that actually makes the preceding movie better. In Bride, Henry is recovering from his ordeal and swears off his experiments of trying to create artificial humans, but the Creature survived the fire at the windmill at the end of the last movie and is seeking for a new purpose. Meanwhile, Henry receives a visit from his previous mentor, the sinister Dr. Pretorius. Like Henry, Pretorius succeeded in creating artificial life and now he wants to work with Henry to perfect their work, but Henry refuses, horrified by the consequences of his previous experiments. Pretorius, undaunted, makes an alliance with the Creature, who then kidnaps Henry's wife. This will let Pretorius force Henry to work on their ultimate work together-a bride for the Creature. Bride of Frankenstein is a lot tighter than Frankenstein. It was surprising to see how rapidly filmmaking techniques evolved over just four years. Pretorius is an excellent villain, more evil wizard than mad scientist, and the scene where he calmly and effortlessly persuades the Creature to his side was excellent. One amusing note, Bride was framed as Mary Shelley telling the second half of the story to her friends, and then the actress playing Mary Shelley, Elsa Lancaster, also played the Bride. So that was a funny bit of meta humor. Frankenstein and Bride of Frankenstein combined is one of my two favorite movies of Fall 2025. Overall Grade: A+ And now for my second favorite movie of Autumn 2025, which as it turns out is also Frankenstein, but Guillermo del Toro's version that came out in 2025. And honestly, I think Guillermo del Toro's version of Frankenstein is the best version put to screen so far and even does the rarest of all feats, it improves a little on the original novel. Oscar Isaac plays Victor Frankenstein as a brilliant, driven scientist with something of a sociopathic edge. In other words, he's a man who's utterly inadequate to the task when his experiment succeeds and he actually creates an artificial human that have assembled dead body parts. Jacob Elordi does a good job as the Creature, playing him is essentially a good hearted man who's driven to violence and despair by the cruelty and rejection of the world. The recurring question of the Frankenstein mythos is whether or not Victor Frankenstein is the real monster. In this version, he definitely is, though he gets a chance to repent of his evil by the end. Honestly, everything about this was good. The performances, the cinematography, everything. How good was it? It was so good that I will waive my usual one grade penalty for unnecessary nudity since there were a few brief scenes of it. Overall Grade: A+ So that was the Autumn 2025 Movie Roundup. A lot of good movies this time around. While some movies of course were better than others, I didn't see anything I actively disliked, which is always nice. So that's it for this week. Thanks for listening to The Pulp Writer Show. I hope you found the show useful. A reminder that you can listen to all the back episodes at https://thepulpwritershow.com. If you enjoyed the podcast, please leave your review on your podcasting platform of choice. Stay safe and stay healthy and see you all next week.
On this episode of Giant Mess, Neal Lynch dives deep into James Gunn's Superman 2025 — the first true chapter of the new DCU. We break down the reboot's tone shift, why punk rock makes sense for Superman, and how David Corenswet stacks up as Clark Kent.Neal also reviews standout performances from Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, and Mr. Terrific's breakout moment. Plus: a rundown of supporting heroes like Hawkgirl, Guy Gardner, and Element Man / Metamorpho, along with why this Superman movie will grow on viewers.Superman's Punk Rock Rebrand How Gunn subverts classic expectations.The "S" Symbol, Hypnotic GlassesDavid Corenswet's nuanced performanceLex Luthor's Identity CrisisNicholas Hoult's unique interpretation.Is Mr. Terrific the MVP?“Truth, Justice, and the Human Way” Theme Breakdown What James Gunn Got Right#superman #jamesgunn #moviereview #movies #lexluthor #loislane #dcu00:00:00 - Intro00:00:25 - James Gunn's creative choices and influences00:11:50 - Superman Cast Breakdown00:28:50 - Superman Plot Analysis02:03:19 - Box Office Performance02:05:14 - Critical ReceptionMovie Reviews - https://bit.ly/GiantMessMovieReviews TV Show Reactions - https://bit.ly/GiantMessTV Funny Stories - https://bit.ly/GiantMessFunnyStoriesNew York Giants Fan Rants & Analysis - https://bit.ly/NYGiantsYTPlaylist NY Mets Fan Rants & Analysis - https://bit.ly/MetsYTPlaylist ABOUT NEAL LYNCH:Neal Lynch is the creator and host of Giant Mess, a podcast blending sports commentary, pop culture analysis, and storytelling. Former 4th string quarterback and middle relief pitcher at a Division III school. Degrees in Film & Media Studies and Communications. Helped multiple major media and entertainment publishers develop, produce, optimize, distribute, and promote videos across web, video, and social media platforms. Single dad who loves to blog, podcast, write, edit, optimize, strategize, and over-analyze. ABOUT "GIANT MESS":"Giant Mess" is a weird sports and entertainment comedy podcast hosted by a giant mess, the Real Cinch Neal Lynch. Neal covers New York Giants football, NY Mets baseball, movies, and TV shows, mixing in funny stories along the way. Episodes focus on movie reviews, tv show recaps, post-game analysis, predictions, breakdowns, reactions, and funny stories.Subscribe to Giant Mess on YouTube: https://bit.ly/GiantMessYT Follow me on:* Link Tree - https://linktr.ee/neallynch * My Official Blog - http://bit.ly/neallynchBLOG * Facebook Page - http://bit.ly/GiantMessFB * Twitter - http://bit.ly/NealLynchTW * Personal Instagram - http://bit.ly/NealLynchIG * Podcast Instagram - https://bit.ly/GiantMessInstagram * Subscribe on Apple Podcasts - http://bit.ly/GiantMessApple * Subscribe on Spotify - http://bit.ly/GiantMessSpotify
Jason and I share our raw, right-out-of-the-theater reactions to Superman (2025)—James Gunn's big, optimistic reboot that brought back the true "summer blockbuster" feeling. We break down the film's strengths, its more vulnerable take on Superman, standout characters like Crypto and Lex Luthor, and why the movie ultimately crossed $616 million to become a profitable win for DC. We also preview what's next for the DCU, including Man of Tomorrow, Brainiac, and new spinoff series in development. Here's an Amazon link if you wanted to rent or buy the movie https://amzn.to/4ifQk19 This is an affiliate link. Thoughts? Comments? Do so on the blog here. Rate, like, leave a review on Apple podcasts or wherever you're able to do so. If you've enjoyed this episode, please support this podcast by doing any, all your shopping through my affiliate link: AMAZON: http://amzn.to/2dRu3IM or DONATE/TIP here SUBSCRIBE Everywhere HERE Let's keep in touch, sign up for the email list here Thanks for listening!
In this episode of Supergirl Radio, Morgan Glennon and Rebecca Johnson discuss and review Supergirl (2025-) #7! Issue Description: It's Thanksgiving in Midvale, and Kara is fretting over her first holiday home in a while. With plenty to be thankful for, Supergirl has nothing to worry about, right? Wrong! In an attempt to patch things up with her father, Lena has invited Lex Luthor and his girlfriend, Mercy, home for the holidays. What machinations could Lexcorp have for the sleepy little town? Find out as heroes and villains sit down to break bread and perhaps bones. Watch the Live Stream Episode Link: Linda Lee Robot You can find Supergirl Radio on: Social Media: Facebook – X – Instagram Subscribe: Apple Podcasts – DC TV Podcasts - Multivese of Color - Spotify Playlist - iHeartRadio Support: DC TV Podcasts TeePublic Store – Patreon
The actual Man of Steel saves Superman's life but to do so, he needs to fight Metallo, the most metal villain in DC on the latest episode of Superman TAS! Join us as we discuss...Looking for new animes and going down the youtube rabbit hole of Shaolin Temple content!Admitting we were wrong on the Superman Star Color debate and going on a big tangent of the true colors of the planets in the solar system!Superman faces no consequences for essentially burying Metallo alive, well except almost being killed by him!Could Batman beat Metallo? The answer is yes, probably to any villain you can dream of actually!The X-Men TAS Podcast just opened a SECRET reddit group, join by clicking here! We are also on Twitch sometimes… click here to go to our page and follow and subscribe so you can join in on all the mysterious fun to be had! Also, make sure to subscribe to our podcast via Buzzsprout or iTunes and tell all your friends about it! Follow Willie Simpson on Bluesky and please join our Facebook Group! Last but not least, if you want to support the show, you can Buy Us a Coffee as well!
In this episode of Supergirl Radio, Morgan Glennon and Rebecca Johnson discuss and review Supergirl (2025-) #7! Issue Description: It's Thanksgiving in Midvale, and Kara is fretting over her first holiday home in a while. With plenty to be thankful for, Supergirl has nothing to worry about, right? Wrong! In an attempt to patch things up with her father, Lena has invited Lex Luthor and his girlfriend, Mercy, home for the holidays. What machinations could Lexcorp have for the sleepy […] The post Supergirl (2025-) #7 | Comic Book Review appeared first on Multiverse Of Color.
You should run to see The Running Man, because after you hear my review you wont be walking. Plus the Game Award Nominees have been revealed, and no Arc Raiders wasn't nominated by GOTY. Also Nick gives his purely honest thoughts about Black Ops 7. Nintendo pulls back the curtain on it's live action The Legend of Zelda, Squid Game US is happening sooner than expected, and Disney+ is bringing generative AI to the platform. That and more on this weeks episode.
Dive into a fully immersive audio-drama reimagining of Superman (2025). Experience the fall and rise of the Man of Steel as political tensions ignite, hidden enemies strike from the shadows, and Lex Luthor unleashes a threat that shatters Superman's identity.Written by Tim Maxwell & Ben WanBased on a screenplay by James GunnBrady West – Superman / Clark KentBonnie Marie Williams – Lois LaneAustin Garner – Lex LuthorMoxmodeus Wyndragon – Mister TerrificDillon Schremmer – MetamorphoTommy Rickard – Guy GardnerAngelica Jade – HawkgirlTim Maxwell – Jimmy OlsenBen Wan – Cleavis ThornewaitMark Henderson – Jor-ElJohn Foxwell – Pa KentJane Beverley – Ma KentEli McCaig – Superman RobotRandal Wung – General MoriEric Elliot – Rick Flag Sr.
Today on the podcast Michael and a very coughy Jong are joined by an og of Comicast lore, David Ramon (longtime listeners may remember the highly touted segment David Does Comics). David jumps on with the guys to discuss the news that Skylar Gisondo will be leading a Jimmy Olsen spinoff series. What do the guys think? What type of tone can we expect now that we know who the creators of the show will be? Is this a TV-MA or TV-14 situation? How does Gorilla Grodd fit into this? The guys answer those questions and more! The trio also dicuss The Wrap's report that Brainiac will be the villain that forces Luthor and Superman to team up, James Gunn saying that Darkseid isn't the big bad, and finally, who's taking up the mantle in future Black Panther films now that Ryan Coogler confirms that he's working on Black Panther 3. Follow David Ramon on social media, @gachodominguez Follow Jong and Michael on social media. Bluesky: @one-punch.bsky.social & @producermike975.bsky.socialThreads: @producermike975Instagram: @onepunch______ & @producermike975Rate, review, like, and/or subscribe to Comicast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castbox, Goodpods, Podcast Addicts, or wherever you get your podcasts! Feedback, questions, or topic ideas for the show? Email us at comicastpod@gmail.com
Our top news stories: Brainiac is FINALLY coming to live-action cinema in the "Superman" sequel, "Man of Tomorrow", we've got details on a mysterious casting call that has fans speculating about Wonder Woman's DCU debut, and in comics, Batman and Superman face their ultimate challenge when Lex Luthor and the Joker merge into one terrifying villain. Superman news for the period November 12-18, 2025. Brought to you by SupermanHomepage.com. Hosted by Steve Younis. Visit our website: https://www.SupermanHomepage.com/ Visit our online store: https://www.SupermanHomepage.com/shop Featured Products and Links: "Superman" 2025 movie merchandise - https://amzn.to/41OceT4 Steve Younis' new book "Beyond The Cape: The Journey to James Gunn's 'Superman' Movie" - https://amzn.to/4nU3anf Superman with Krypto Real Elite Masterline Figure - https://www.supermanhomepage.com/superman-with-krypto-real-elite-masterline-figure-from-prime-1-studio/ DC Multiverse Superman New 52 7-Inch Scale Action Figure - https://www.supermanhomepage.com/dc-multiverse-superman-new-52-7-inch-scale-action-figure-gold-label-exclusive/ The Superman Wars: A Battle for Truth, Justice, and an American Icon - https://www.supermanhomepage.com/new-book-the-superman-wars-a-battle-for-truth-justice-and-an-american-icon/ "Kingdom Come" Audiobook - https://www.supermanhomepage.com/kingdom-come-audio-drama-now-available/ Limited Time Deals on Superman Merchandise - https://www.supermanhomepage.com/limited-time-deals-on-superman-merchandise/ This week's Superman comic books - https://www.supermanhomepage.com/superman-comic-books-available-this-week-november-19-2025/ Latest Comic Book Reviews - https://www.supermanhomepage.com/comics/2026-comic-reviews/c-review-2026.php
In this episode we discuss Brainiac as the main villain in "Man of Tomorrow," casting call for a female warrior and whether it could be Wonder Woman, Rick Flag Sr. returning for the sequel, new Superman merchandise, your favorite Funko Pop! vinyl figures, and much more.
Clark Kent is dead and Superman tries his best to make sure his apartment isn't completely destroyed on the latest episode of Superman TAS! Join us as we discuss...Finishing Inuyasha, Frankenstein, Netflix production values and wondering if the Squid Games reality show is fixed!The insanity of revolving the plot around multiple state planned executions, some more successful than others!How the show missed a golden opportunity to push the Lois/Clark romance!Tracking the scant character development in these DC animated super-hero shows!The X-Men TAS Podcast just opened a SECRET reddit group, join by clicking here! We are also on Twitch sometimes… click here to go to our page and follow and subscribe so you can join in on all the mysterious fun to be had! Also, make sure to subscribe to our podcast via Buzzsprout or iTunes and tell all your friends about it! Follow Willie Simpson on Bluesky and please join our Facebook Group! Last but not least, if you want to support the show, you can Buy Us a Coffee as well!
Examining Lex Luthor's origins and motivations.
You're listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for November 7, 2025. 0:30 We dig into the latest political bait-and-switch from Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. Schumer’s new proposal to extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits for another year is being sold as a move to lower healthcare costs — but it’s really a carefully timed political trap designed to corner Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterms. 9:30 Plus, we cover the Top 3 Things You Need to Know. Nearly 1,000 flights across the country today were canceled as the FAA's mandatory reductions take place. The former soviet Socialist Republic of Kazakhstan has joined the Abraham Accords. Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik announced today she's running for Governor of New York. 12:30 Get Prodovite Plus from Victory Nutrition International for 20% off. Go to vni.life/agr and use the promo code AGR20. 13:00 We unpack the surprising rise of Zoran Mamdani in New York City politics — and what his victory says about shifting attitudes in America’s younger generations. We explore how Mamdani’s campaign tapped into quality-of-life frustrations, appealing to voters disillusioned by the high cost of living and the fading promise of the American Dream. 16:00 MTV is calling it quit in other countries. We ask the American Mamas if they think the same will happen in the U.S. Teri Netterville and Kimberly Burleson, reminisce about the golden age of MTV—back when music videos ruled the airwaves, A-ha played in every living room, and Cyndi Lauper and Huey Lewis were household names. The Mamas reflect on how MTV once shaped a generation, connecting fans deeply with artists’ faces, stories, and creativity—and how today’s music landscape, dominated by TikTok trends and streaming algorithms, feels far less personal. They also talk about MTV’s slow fade, the endless reruns of Ridiculousness, and whether the network could ever recapture the magic that made it a cultural phenomenon. With humor, heart, and plenty of ‘80s memories, they ask the big question: Is there still room for real music television in America today? If you'd like to ask our American Mamas a question, go to our website, AmericanGroundRadio.com/mamas and click on the Ask the Mamas button. 23:00 We unpack the latest congressional standoff, where Democrats’ refusal to advance legislation has effectively frozen President Trump’s agenda in place. With insights from Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana, we explore how deliberate obstruction and political gamesmanship have turned Congress into a stalemate. 25:00 We Dig Deep into why the government shutdown shows no signs of ending — and why that may be by design. After recent elections, Democrats believe they’ve found a winning formula: resist Donald Trump at all costs, even if it means keeping Washington frozen. Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy joins the discussion, revealing that even one of the most bipartisan Republicans in Congress couldn’t name a single Democrat willing to cross the aisle to reopen the government. The conversation unpacks how Chuck Schumer’s own words — “every day the shutdown continues, it gets better for us” — have become a guiding strategy for Democrats seeking political advantage over progress. We explore how the party has shifted the narrative from fiscal issues to health care and anti-Trump messaging, turning the shutdown into a campaign tool rather than a policy standoff. Democrats need Trump as their foil — their political “Lex Luthor” — to keep their base energized and their message alive. 32:00 Get TrimROX from Victory Nutrition International for 20% off. Go to vni.life/agr and use the promo code AGR20. 33:00 As this year’s 75-year-old, 11-ton Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree makes its way from upstate New York to Manhattan for the 93rd annual lighting ceremony, some are beginning to ask: Will this cherished event still look the same under New York’s new leadership? We take a closer look at Mayor Zoran Mamdani’s worldview, background, and what his administration might mean for New York’s cultural and religious traditions. 35:30 Plus, it's Fake News Friday! We're putting you to the test with our weekly game of headlines—are they real news, fake news, or really fake news? From the re-election of “Mayor McCheese" California spending, and even pet carbon footprints, can you spot the fake news? Play along, keep score, and share your results with us on Facebook page: facebook.com/AmericanGroundRadio. 40:00 We take a closer look at the Republican Party’s potential 2028 lineup — and the surprising signals coming from inside the Trump administration. A new Politico report reveals that Secretary of State Marco Rubio has no plans to run for president if Vice President J.D. Vance enters the race, a move the hosts say underscores an unusual sense of unity among top GOP figures. This administration's cabinet is getting things done, and we're saying, "Whoa!" 41:30 And we finish off with a Slidell woman who helped stop a shoplifter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Send us a textJoe and I chat about the newset version of the Man of Steel brought to you by James Gunn. See what happens when Superman and Lex Luthor clash, with so many great supporting characters, see how Superman prevails. Superman - 2025 PG-13David Corensweet/Nicholas Hoult/Rachel BrosnahanDirected by James GunnIMDB Rating - 7.1Budget/Gross - 225 Mil - 615 MilStreaming - HBO MaxOne Movie Guy's Opinion - Facebook Grouponemovieguysopinion@gmail.com
From Crisis to Crisis - The Married Years (A Superman and Lois Podcast)
Welcome to From Crisis to Crisis Classic! Because of the original feed getting lost due to financial considerations I (Michael) decided to start representing them on this feed to give them a new home since people still seem to be finding them. Note before listening...check out the original release date below if you hear something that sounds kind of off or doesn't align with the social norms of today. Or if the audio quality isn't up to snuff of what you'd hear from this show today. These epsiodes are represented as they were first released. No editing. No George Lucas style revamps. I'm doing this mainly because I want to retain the original feel of the episodes and also because...well, I'm lazy. Episode 2 - Man of Steel Issues Three thru Six Original Release Date - May 19, 2009 Original Show Notes This week your hosts, Jeffrey Taylor and Michael Bailey, continue their look at the MAN OF STEEL mini-series. They go over Batman and Superman meeting again for the first time, the full out introduction of Lex Luthor, the brief life of Bizarro and the big finish where Clark finally learns where he comes from.
It took a little while for both guys to see it and then to record about it, but Preston & Todd finally review the new "Superman" movie. - Did the Geeks think this movie got the tone for Superman correct, especially when compared to the Superman interpretation in the DCEU? - Do the Geeks feel like Perry White & Jimmy Olsen know that Clark Kent is Superman, or is the hint in the movie only about them knowing Lois Lane has a thing with Superman, or is it left ambiguous either way? - Did the Geeks like the portrayals of Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, and all the support characters? - In what ways did Lois Lane remind Todd of women he's worked with before? - What were the Geeks' favorite things plus nitpicks about the scene where Lois interviews Clark on the record as Superman? - What possible connections was Todd able to make between Clark's abilities as a reporter, his relationship with Lois, and the possibility that Perry knew he's Superman? - Did Preston feel this movie's version of Lex Luthor was authentic to the comics, and what comparisons did Preston make between Lex and real-life people today? - What similar complaint about Lex Luthor in this movie did talk have about the villain in "Fantastic Four: First Steps"? - Did the Geeks like the Justice Gang? - What were the Geeks' favorite things & nitpicks about Krypto the dog? - Were Clark's parents portrayed as "too country" or "bumpkiny," or were they just right? - What did the Geeks feel about the twist with Clark's Kryptonian parents, and what comparisons did Preston make to Omniman from the "Invincible" comics & cartoon? - Was Jimmy Olsen successful as comic relief, or was his treatment of women problematic, or are both true simultaneously? - Does it seem like Eve Teschmacher is in another movie, and is it left too ambiguous whether she was smart all along or only smart when it really mattered? - Was the classic "Superman" theme used the right amount in this movie? - How important was it to the Geeks that this movie is bright & colorful? - How much of a prude is Todd for feeling like there's too much profanity in this movie? - Was this a good start to the DCU, and is James Gunn the right person to be leading the franchise? - And, what direction do the Geeks want the next DCU movies to go next?Listen now for the answers to these and other super questions as we fly high with "Superman."Please rate or review us wherever you listen to podcasts. You can leave comments on individual episodes via the Spotify and Goodpods apps. Our e-mail is discerninggeeks@gmail.com.Royalty-free music in this episode comes from Pixabay.com.
Supes fights a guy who is part Robocop, part Iron Man and part Dr. Octopus on the latest episode of Superman TAS! Join us as we discuss...How Twilight reminded us of bad era X-Men, Physical: Asia on Netflix leading to an argument about continents and oceans and our belated but critical endorsement of NYC's newest mayor!Continuing our criticisms of Metropolis's city planning!Formalizing the "Why didn't he just do this to win" segment of the show!Wondering among all the most unbeatable super-heroes, which one of them is truly never really allowed to lose?!The X-Men TAS Podcast just opened a SECRET reddit group, join by clicking here! We are also on Twitch sometimes… click here to go to our page and follow and subscribe so you can join in on all the mysterious fun to be had! Also, make sure to subscribe to our podcast via Buzzsprout or iTunes and tell all your friends about it! Follow Willie Simpson on Bluesky and please join our Facebook Group! Last but not least, if you want to support the show, you can Buy Us a Coffee as well!
Host Y. M. Nelson and guests Staci, Perry, and Jen continue to review and then rate James Gunn's version of Superman. In this episode, we talk about the “Justice Gang” – Mr. Terrific, Guy Gardner, and Hawkgirl – Superman's posse, and we talk about the Daily Planet gang – notably Lois, Perry, Jimmy and Steve – Clark Kent's posse. We also give this one a star rating.Topics We Discuss:Secondary Characters: The Justice GangPeacemaker tie-inThe "Justice Gang" make up: Guy Garnder, Hawkgirl, and Mr. TerrificNext in the DCUDCU and multiverses explainedThe Daily Planet crew: Lois, Perry, Jimmy and the newsroomEaster Eggs in SupermanStar ratingShow us some love with a text!Support the show#booktube #movietube⚠ *Note: some links to book recommendations are affiliate links. This means I receive a small commission when you buy. This does not affect the price you pay.
Our top news stories: A dusty California attic hides what could become the world's most valuable comic book, David Krumholtz dropped some details on the "Supergirl" movie, and DC Comics is going punk rock with some rebellious new variant covers. Superman news for the period October 29 - November 4, 2025. Brought to you by SupermanHomepage.com. Hosted by Steve Younis. Visit our website: https://www.SupermanHomepage.com/ Visit our online store: https://www.SupermanHomepage.com/shop Featured Products and Links: "Superman" 2025 movie merchandise - https://amzn.to/41OceT4 Steve Younis' new book "Beyond The Cape: The Journey to James Gunn's 'Superman' Movie" - https://amzn.to/4nU3anf Superman and Krypto Premium Format Figures by Sideshow Collectibles - https://www.supermanhomepage.com/unboxing-the-superman-and-krypto-premium-format-figures-by-sideshow-collectibles/ Lex Luthor Unleashed Statue by Iron Studios - https://www.supermanhomepage.com/pre-order-your-lex-luthor-unleashed-statue-by-iron-studios/ JupDec Comic Book Display Frames - https://www.supermanhomepage.com/jupdec-comic-book-display-frames-now-available-on-amazon/ This week's Superman comic books - https://www.supermanhomepage.com/superman-comic-books-available-this-week-november-5-2025/ Latest Comic Book Reviews - https://www.supermanhomepage.com/comics/2026-comic-reviews/c-review-2026.php
Multiverse Tonight - The Podcast about All Your Geeky Universes
Send us a textTwo mega-franchises landed this summer, and we brought in artist and writer Rick Stacey to pull back the cape. We start with Superman's newest outing and ask a simple question with a thorny answer: when does reinvention enrich a legend, and when does it chip away at what makes the character feel true? From the collar and Kingdom Come-leaning emblem to David Corenswet's earnest performance, we parse the choices that worked, the ones that nag, and why multiverse logic can both empower artists and blur brand identity. We also spar over Nicholas Hoult's Lex Luthor, celebrate Rachel Brosnahan's sharp, modern Lois, and weigh the Justice Gang's cameos—fun in theory, uneven in execution. Supergirl's hard edge tees up Woman of Tomorrow, but not without debate.Then we pivot to Fantastic Four First Steps, where a retro-future canvas finally gives us a real Galactus and a world that winks at Kirby without drowning in homage. The cast draws mixed marks: Vanessa Kirby brings steel and soul to Sue, Johnny sparks but needs room to breathe, Ben hits the heart if not the gravel, and Reed's screen presence never fully sells the brilliant elasticity fans crave. We talk missed visual awe—where's the mind-bending stretch that screams “Kirby scale”?—and smart choices like skipping the origin to get straight to team chemistry. Along the way, we tackle fandom's endless Stan vs. Jack tug-of-war, praise Daredevil's craft as a model for grounded storytelling, and consider how DC under James Gunn and a recalibrating Marvel can rebuild credibility in a multiverse era.If you care about casting, costume storytelling, and the thin line between nostalgia and novelty, this is your deep dive. Hit play, then tell us where you landed: which film felt most like the heroes you love? Subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review to help more fans find the show.Support the showThanks for listening! Come visit the podcast at https://www.multiversetonight.com/
MUSICTwenty One Pilots, will pay tribute to The White Stripes, covering "Seven Nation Army" at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on November 8th in Los Angeles. Sad New Details on the Passing of Limp Bizkit Bassist Sam RiversSome really tragic news today about the death of Sam Rivers, the original bassist for the nu-metal band Limp Bizkit. New details are coming out about the circumstances of his passing, and it's just heartbreaking. Former Hole and Smashing Pumpkins bassist Melissa Auf Der Maur will publish her memoir Even the Good Girls Will Cry: A ‘90s Rock Memoir on March 17th. https://www.dacapopress.com/titles/melissa-auf-der-maur/even-the-good-girls-will-cry/9780306833755/ You're not gonna believe this, but it's true; Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham are now on speaking terms. https://www.nme.com/news/music/stevie-nicks-and-lindsey-buckingham-back-on-speaking-terms-break-down-frozen-love-on-song-exploder-podcast-3903657 Carrie Underwood is on top of the country world. She's now the highest Recording Industry Association of America-certified female country artist of all time. https://www.billboard.com/music/country/carrie-underwood-riaa-certification-country-woman-1236101161/ NEW RELEASESAvatar's Don't Go in the Forest contains "Tonight We Must be Warriors."The Pretty Reckless's Taylor Momsen's Pretty Reckless Christmas includes her duetting with herself as a kid from The Grinch Who Stole Christmas.The Cars' Heartbeat City: Deluxe Edition is a four CD and one LP box set that adds unrelesaed mixes and a full concert.Radiohead's Hail to the Thief Live Recordings 2003-2009 gets released on CD and vinyl.The Who's Who Are You: Super Deluxe Edition is a massive box set with 71 unreleased tracks.Everclear's Sparkle and Fade 30th Anniversary Edition adds eight bonus tracks.Trivium's Struck Dead EP is their first new music in four years. TVGayle King is expected to leave her role as an anchor on CBS Mornings after 14 years with the morning show. https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/gayle-king-cbs-mornings-anchor-out-1236565036/ MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS:IN THEATERS"Bugonia" (R) Trailer· Emma Stone is a corporate CEO who is kidnapped by Jesse Plemons . . . an unhinged conspiracy theorist who is convinced that she's an alien and that her company's experiments are the cause of his mother's illness.· He starts out by SHAVING HER HEAD so she can't communicate with the other aliens. (???) And he's not above torturing her to get what he wants . . . a trip to her mothership so he can make a case to save humanity."Anniversary" (R) Trailer (Opened Wednesday)· Diane Lane and Kyle Chandler are celebrating their 25th anniversary when their son brings home his new girlfriend, a former student who publishes a book with radical ideas that lay the foundation for a "unified" single-party, political system.· Things take a dark turn for the family once the book becomes a best seller and America falls more and more under the influence of the new Deep State, whose symbol is a new flag where the stars have moved to the center of the stripes."Stitch Head" (PG) Trailer (Opened Wednesday)· A light-hearted animated twist on Frankenstein's monster, where Stitch Head (voiced by Asa Butterfield) rallies the castle's other monsters to defend themselves against a greedy circus owner and suspicious townsfolk. Your favorite Halloween song, "Monster Mash", is going to be made into an animated movie. https://deadline.com/2025/10/monster-mash-song-miramax-movie-1236599994/ "The Conjuring" universe will live on with a TV series and a prequel movie. https://people.com/the-conjuring-new-prequel-after-last-rites-success-11840396"Yellowstone" creator Taylor Sheridan is developing a live-action "Call of Duty" movie. https://consequence.net/2025/10/taylor-sheridan-call-of-duty-movie-paramount/ The first trailer for Scream 7 is out and Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) is back! The new movie finds Ghostface coming after Sidney, her daughter Tatum (a tribute to Rose McGowan's character from the first film), and her husband. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJrghaPJ0RY Robert Englund, who plays legendary villain Freddy Krueger in A Nightmare on Elm Street, served as a marriage witness for two fans ahead of their Halloween wedding. https://people.com/robert-englund-was-marriage-witness-for-a-nightmare-on-elm-street-fans-exclusive-11836520 Jesse Eisenberg is donating his kidney to a person in need. You know, Lex Luthor in Zack Snyder's DC Extended Universe . . . or Mark Zuckerberg in "The Social Network". AND FINALLYHere is Lern's Top 6 Favorite Scary Movies that you should watch this weekend:1. The Witch2. The Shining3. Hereditary4. The Conjuring5. It Miniseries, or the new movies, whatever!6. 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Superman inspires Dr. Fate to keep fighting evil which is a good thing because the Man of Steel is useless against magical enemies on the latest episode of Superman TAS! Join us as we discuss...Giving the Twilight movies a twirl and boy oh boy, do we have some thoughts!We wonder if Batman would have been just as successful against Karkull as Superman!Realizing that Dr. Fate is depressingly accurate about evil never truly being vanquished!The fun of enjoying Superman in a random world where nothing is explained vs. having it all laid out!The X-Men TAS Podcast just opened a SECRET reddit group, join by clicking here! We are also on Twitch sometimes… click here to go to our page and follow and subscribe so you can join in on all the mysterious fun to be had! Also, make sure to subscribe to our podcast via Buzzsprout or iTunes and tell all your friends about it! Follow Willie Simpson on Bluesky and please join our Facebook Group! Last but not least, if you want to support the show, you can Buy Us a Coffee as well!
I've been sick, so it's been a minute -- meanwhile James Gunn is out here talking up Salvation, hinting at a supernatural Batman, and letting Supergirl be as edgy as Tom King and Ana Nogueira want her to be. Of course we're trying (and failing) to process it all like responsible adults. We break down why Andy Muschietti should shut tf up about The Flash, Gunn's Lex Luthor obsession, go on a stroopwafel detour, diagnose our ADHD binge-watch habits, and so much more! This is a longie, y'all (you're welcome, Eli)!Here's the breakdown:SupergirlAna Nogueira Finds Supergirl in Tom King's WorkClayfaceGunn Has, Ahem, Practical Advice for ClayfaceThe Batman Part IIColin Farrell Says He's Got a Smaller RoleMatt Reeves Says, "Never Been Done"Man of TomorrowScript Picture RevealWill Man of Tomorrow Reveal Chris Smith's Fate?Gunn Says Luthor is Heroic4th Draft Has Been CompletedSuperman Suit Being Used by Production?DCTeaGunn Has Confirmed that Fleury is Not Martian ManhunterWaller/Checkmate StatusOn Songs in Other DCU ProjectsThe Peacemaker Twist Leading in to DCUSwamp Thing Still PlannedGunn Knows What Comes NextWill Darkseid Be a Big Bad?Flag's IntentionsSalvation is in Another UniverseSalvation Going Significantly Further Than LanternsLanterns Introducing Far-Reaching ElementsThis Coincidence Is Great for UltramanMister Miracle UpdateWhy G.I. Robot Is Not in PeacemakerAndy Muschietti Defends The FlashWill Constantine 2 Happen Now That a New Script is Complete?Gunn on Constantine 2We'll Have to Wait and See if Damien is Still in The Brave and the BoldBatman's Look Isn't the Most Important ThingThe DCU's Batman Casting Gets Most Promising Update Yet From James GunnSupernatural Batman!?Gunn Has Plans for CatwomanFlash Still At Least a Couple of Years AwayJames Gunn Reveals Promising Update on The AuthorityNo one is Working on Arkham Asylum TV SeriesBat-Fam TrailerKnightfall Is Getting the Movie Treatment It DeservesBatman: Caped Crusader - An Old New Take on JokerHosts: David C. Roberson & Jason Goss
In this episode we discuss the developments surrounding the "Superman" movie's impressive performance on streaming, debate Warner Brothers' aggressive "for your consideration" Oscar campaign, examine why the movie's success seems to "disturb so many people," James Gunn revealing his take that Lex Luthor hates metahumans because he sees their powers as "cheating", the DCU's potential use of the controversial comic "Salvation Run", the mysterious removal of David Corenswet's Superman costume from the Warner Bros. Studio exhibit, your favorite Superman movie posters, and much more.
On the newest episode of Comics and Chronic the guys tackle season two of James Gunn's Peacemaker. The second season of the American black comedy superhero television series Peacemaker is based on the eponymous character from DC Comics. While the first season is a spin-off from the DC Extended Universe film The Suicide Squad, the second season is set in the DC Universe which is a "soft reboot" of the DCEU.But first is Cody the Devourer of Segueways? Did the guys have to get used to the new intro? Are these characters inconsistent in different projects? What's the theories Jake read about Rick Flagg Sr.? Was there too much music in the finale? Were the issues with the cast or storytelling? Why is Lex Luthor popping up cool? Do we wanna see the Legion of Doom in the future of the DCU? How were Judomaster and Economos? Does Jake love the band The Diddle Finglers? What internet reference does Anthony make to repulse Jake? Was Anthony a celebrity at New York Comic Con? What was the most exciting take away from the Mortal Kombat II trailer? Find out answers to this and more on the newest episode of Comics and Chronic Check out the Kickstarter pre-launch page for Superguy issue #2 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mrtonynacho/superguy-2-my-date-with-the-presidents-daughter?ref=creator_tabNew episodes every THURSDAYFollow us on social media! Bluesky // Instagram // Twitter // TikTok :@comicsnchronicYouTube:www.youtube.com/channel/UC45vP6pBHZk9rZi_2X3VkzQE-mail: comicsnchronicpodcast@gmail.comCodyInstagram // Bluesky:@codycannoncomedyTwitter: @Cody_CannonTikTok: @codywalakacannonJakeInstagram // Bluesky:@jakefhahaAnthonyBluesky // Instagram // Threads // Twitter // TikTok:@mrtonynacho
Superman dumps Bizarro (who isn't that bad) on a planet far, far away and calls it a day on the latest episode of Superman TAS! Join us as we discuss...The return of X-Men 97 and Stranger Things Season 5!Somehow everyone knows Superman lives at the North Pole!Superman roofies himself at the Bizarro party! Hey Lois, maybe write an article about how Lex Luthor is responsible for all of this!The X-Men TAS Podcast just opened a SECRET reddit group, join by clicking here! We are also on Twitch sometimes… click here to go to our page and follow and subscribe so you can join in on all the mysterious fun to be had! Also, make sure to subscribe to our podcast via Buzzsprout or iTunes and tell all your friends about it! Follow Willie Simpson on Bluesky and please join our Facebook Group! Last but not least, if you want to support the show, you can Buy Us a Coffee as well!
This week on Fantastic Forum, we're putting the big blue boy scout under the microscope as we dive into James Gunn's bold new Superman movie, featuring David Corenswet as Clark Kent, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor. There's no origin story this time. Gunn skips it completely and drops us into a mid-career Superman who is already a public hero. Does this reboot strike the balance between hope and heroism, or is it all flash with no feeling? Watch tonight at 6:30pm PT at www.fantasticforum.live and call in live to share your take! Fantastic Forum, assemble! Subscribe – youtube.com/fantasticforum Call In – https://console.evmux.com/guest/mv7-2kmz-v32 #Superman #DCU #DC #NewComicBookDay
Our top news stories: James Gunn reveals massive details about the Superman sequel "Man of Tomorrow" including Lex Luthor's transformation into an anti-hero, Nicholas Hoult teases an expanded role for his villainous character, and a car boot sale bargain turns into a collector's goldmine worth tens of thousands of pounds. Superman news for the period October 15-22, 2025. Brought to you by SupermanHomepage.com. Hosted by Steve Younis. Visit our website: https://www.SupermanHomepage.com/ Visit our online store: https://www.SupermanHomepage.com/shop Featured Products and Links: Steve is wearing a Superman Jersey available from The Goat Skins - https://www.thegoatskins.com/products/superman "Superman" 2025 movie merchandise - https://amzn.to/41OceT4 Steve Younis' new book "Beyond The Cape: The Journey to James Gunn's 'Superman' Movie" - https://amzn.to/4nU3anf Superman and Krypto Premium Format Figures - https://www.supermanhomepage.com/pre-order-your-superman-and-krypto-premium-format-figures-by-sideshow-collectibles/ Justice League Trinity: Superman Fine Art Print by Artist Prabath Wijayantha - https://www.supermanhomepage.com/justice-league-trinity-superman-fine-art-print-by-artist-prabath-wijayantha/ Superman: Birth of Hope Statue - https://www.supermanhomepage.com/superman-birth-of-hope-superkrafts-ultimate-superman-statue/ Superman Earrings - https://www.supermanhomepage.com/superman-earrings/ This week's Superman comic books - https://www.supermanhomepage.com/superman-comic-books-available-this-week-october-22-2025/ Latest Comic Book Reviews - https://www.supermanhomepage.com/comics/2025-comic-reviews/c-review-2025.php
In this episode we discuss the controversy surrounding Zack Snyder's Instagram post of Henry Cavill, analyze the new Superman film's strong streaming performance, discuss Nicholas Hoult's comments teasing an "expanded role" for Lex Luthor in the sequel, "Man of Tomorrow", your favorite Superman songs, and much more.
The PEACEMAKER season 2 finale introduced several pieces of DCU lore, including Checkmate, and the prison planet Salvation from the SALVATION RUN limited series. DJ and Roxy discuss what these new developments could mean for the future of James Gunn's DCU, how Nicholas Hoult's Lex Luthor is involved, and what it means for David Corenswet's Superman!Support the International Rescue Committee! https://www.rescue.org/crisis-in-gazaSupport DJ's new Kickstarter! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/djtalkstrash/graveyardshift?ref=6gd2hoMore DJ!https://www.youtube.com/djtalkstrashMore Roxy! https://www.youtube.com/roxystriarTheme Music by: Steven James SchmidtFor exclusive bonus podcasts like What We're Into, Mutant Academy, and more, check out our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/OnlyStupidAnswers
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Harley Quinn helps commit a mass terrorism event in Metropolis and is sentenced to rehabilitation on the latest episode of Superman TAS! Join us as we discuss...Playing way too much Hades II and being underwhelmed at the Peacemaker season 2 finale!Disagreeing on whether Lois Lane would run to the press with Batman's secret identity or not!Don Draper says goodbye to Dick Whitman!Missing Batman's poetic moralizations at the ends of episodes!The X-Men TAS Podcast just opened a SECRET reddit group, join by clicking here! We are also on Twitch sometimes… click here to go to our page and follow and subscribe so you can join in on all the mysterious fun to be had! Also, make sure to subscribe to our podcast via Buzzsprout or iTunes and tell all your friends about it! Follow Willie Simpson on Bluesky and please join our Facebook Group! Last but not least, if you want to support the show, you can Buy Us a Coffee as well!
The guys are back to discuss the season (or is it series?) finale of Peacemaker! Find out which of the guys was higher on it than the other and which of them thought the season finale should have been episode 7. The guys also discuss the implications of the final scene, where in the comics it pulls, how things are setting up for Man of Tomorrow, and where could we see Peacemaker next if it's not a season 3. Plus, the guys discuss the character arcs for Adebayo, Harcourt, Vigilante, and Economos. The guys also touch a bit on the first full trailer for Wonder Man and the box office woes for recent releases (we're looking at you The Smashing Machine and TRON: Ares). Follow Jong and Michael on social media. Bluesky: @one-punch.bsky.social & @producermike975.bsky.socialThreads: @producermike975Instagram: @onepunch______ & @producermike975Rate, review, like, and/or subscribe to Comicast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castbox, Goodpods, Podcast Addicts, or wherever you get your podcasts! Feedback, questions, or topic ideas for the show? Email us at comicastpod@gmail.com
On this week's episode of Teen Girl Talk, we're heading back to Nevermore Academy to catch back up with Wednesday and her crew. Alson this episode, Suesie calls out Lex Luthor is terrible at his one job. Frank calls out Arkham Asylum's security policies. Intro and outro is Rebel Girl by Bikini Kill. Please rate, review and subscribe to the show on iTunes and SpotifyE-mail: realteengirltalk@gmail.comTeen Girl Talk's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realteengirltalk/ Frank's writing website: franklincota.com Suesie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susieboboozy/Frank's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/siriwouldchallenge/Frank's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJcUttxP0ujvc6HXBz-4kIw
(00:00-16:02) Wake up, wake up, wake up, it's the first of the month. Elimination Day in the MLB Playoffs. How does anybody hit Chapman? Reaction to Chaim Bloom's introductory press conference. "The Long Term." Audio of Bill DeWitt III talking about the lower attendance. How much patience are the best fans in baseball willing to give?(16:10-36:47) Doug is siding with Lex Luthor. Audio of Bill DeWitt Jr. saying he hasn't spoken with Chaim about the payroll for the 2026 season. Contreras wants to stay and mentor. Sonny wants to explore. Arenado acknowledging he's gotta expand his fields. Over/Under 1.5 of the players they're looking to unload getting unloaded. Eating dead money. Could have started the rebuild a couple years ago. I can only go by the pen name, man.(36:57-1:01:57) Mr. T is not 91, Doug. Audio of Kalen DeBoer's halftime speech from the Georgia game. Let's play 60. Stalter still killing it on Spread Zone. Rizz is rebuilding. Tim's family's future was riding on Utah State. Dropping a couple racks on a cabana. Can you bring your own parasol? The poor man's guide to Las Vegas. Hunting Wives. TV Boi would be too much. Doug just loves The Golden Bachelor.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Is Peacemaker's ideal Earth actually Earth X? What does Nicholas Hoult's return as Lex Luthor mean for the future of the DCU and how does it lay the groundwork for MAN OF TOMORROW? DJ and Roxy discuss PEACEMAKER season 2 episode 6, plus THE MANDALORIAN & GROGU trailer, and more! Support the International Rescue Committee! https://www.rescue.org/crisis-in-gazaMore DJ!https://www.youtube.com/djtalkstrashMore Roxy! https://www.youtube.com/roxystriarTheme Music by: Steven James SchmidtFor exclusive bonus podcasts like What We're Into, Mutant Academy, and more, check out our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/OnlyStupidAnswers
Come with us as we speak on My Gorilla Family by Iijima Ichiro from Living the Line's Smudge imprint, Joe Kelly's Amazing Spider-Man, Breathtaker by Mark Wheatley and Marc Hempel from Titan Comics, FANTA-O-RAMA: Dementia 21 by Shintaro Kago and Julia Gfrörer's World Within the World! DC-O-RAMA: Absolute Wonder Woman and Kelly Thompson and Hayden Sherman, Superman: The Last Days of Lex Luthor! Plus, so much more!
In this episode of the Fact or Fantasy Podcast, Chase and Kyle dive deep into the latest Superman film, the first film in the new DC Universe, exploring its themes, character dynamics, and the impact of public perception on heroes. They discuss Superman's vulnerabilities, the manipulation by Lex Luthor, and the introduction of new characters like the Hammer of Boravia, the Justice Gang consisting of Hawk Girl, Guy Gardener's Green Lantern, and Mr. Fantastic, the Daily Planet's Jimmy, Perry White, Lois Lane, Steve, and Kat, Martha and Jon Kent, and of course, Lex Luthor. The conversation also touches on the relationship between Clark Kent and Lois Lane, highlighting the complexities of their interactions and the challenges Superman faces in a world that questions his motives. Overall, the episode provides a comprehensive analysis of the film's narrative and character development. Takeaways Superman's vulnerability makes him relatable. His humanity is central to his character. The film explores Superman's internal struggles. Superman's actions are driven by empathy. His relationships highlight his human side. The story challenges the invincible hero trope. Superman's moral dilemmas are explored. The narrative emphasizes personal growth. Superman's journey is both external and internal. The film offers a nuanced portrayal of heroism Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Superman and the Podcast 02:46 Engagement with Listeners and Reviews 05:54 Superman's Opening Sequence and Initial Struggles 11:41 Superman's Healing and Parental Messages 17:08 Superman's Vulnerability and Pain 22:57 Superman's Return to Action and the Hammer of Boravia 28:46 Lex Luthor's Manipulation and Control 34:22 The Kaiju Battle and Justice Gang's Arrival 40:10 Clark Kent's Daily Life and Relationship with Lois Lane 45:55 Lois Lane's Interview with Superman 51:51 Public Perception and Lex's Deception 57:24 Conclusion and Reflection on Superman's Journey
They made a vow to pod, no matter how many realities they have to visit. Mallory Rubin is joined by Ben Lindbergh to hand out their midseason awards for 'Peacemaker' Season 2. Come for the Eagly talk, stay for the alternate-dimension takes. Later, James Gunn pops by for a chat with Mal on 'Peacemaker' Season 2, Episode 5; possible Season 3 theme song choices; the larger DCU; and more! (00:00) Intro (05:14) Opening snapshot (13:13) Most Important Eagly Moment (22:09) Best Fight Sequence (24:22) Favorite New Character (30:31) Most Compelling Relationship (37:07) Most Amusing Sequence (41:36) Most Touching Moment (46:26) Most Creative Use of an Alternate Reality (51:54) Most Innovative Use of a Gunnverse Regular (01:04:22) James Gunn on Episode 5 (01:12:14) James Gunn on the 11th Street Kids (01:19:02) James Gunn on the emotion of the story (01:23:05) James Gunn on animals (01:30:18) James Gunn on S3 theme song suggestions (01:35:22) James Gunn on the DCU (01:45:04) James Gunn on Lex Luthor (01:48:01) James Gunn on Batman Host: Mallory Rubin Guests: Ben Lindbergh and James Gunn Producers: Carlos Chiriboga, John Richter, Cameron Dinwiddie, Kevin Cureghian, and Belle Roman Social: Jomi Adeniran Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices