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In this week's episode, I take a look at the movies and streaming shows I watched in Winter and Spring 2025. This week's coupon code will get you 25% off the ebook versions of my anthologies at my Payhip store: JUNE25 The coupon code is valid through June 17, 2025. So if you need a new ebook this summer, we've got you covered! TRANSCRIPT 00:00:00 Introduction and Writing Updates   Hello, everyone. Welcome to Episode 252 of The Pulp Writer Show. My name is Jonathan Moeller. Today is May 23rd, 2025, and today we are looking at the movies and streaming shows I watched in Winter and Spring 2025. We missed doing an episode last week for the simple reason that the day before I wanted to record, we had a bad thunderstorm that knocked down large portions of my fence, so my recording time was instead spent on emergency fence repair. However, the situation is under control, so hopefully we'll be back to weekly episodes for the immediate future. And now before we get to our main topics, let's have Coupon of the Week and then a progress update on my current writing projects.   So first up, Coupon of the Week. This week's coupon code will get you 25% off the ebook version of all my short story anthologies at my Payhip store and that is JUNE25. As always, the coupon code and links will be available in the show notes. This coupon code is valid through June the 17th, 2025, so if you need a new ebook for this summer, we have got you covered.   And now an update on my current writing projects. Ghost in the Corruption is finished. It is publishing right now. In fact, I paused the publishing process to record this and so by the time this episode goes live, hopefully Ghost in the Corruption should be available at all ebook stores. My next main project now that Ghost in the Corruption is done will be Shield of Power and as of this recording I am 15,000 words into it. My secondary projects will be Stealth and Spells Online: Final Quest and I'm 97,000 words into that, so hopefully that will come out very shortly after Shield of Power and I'll also be starting Ghost in the Siege, the final book in the Ghost Armor series as another secondary project and I'm currently zero words into that. So that is where I'm at with my current writing projects.   In audiobook news, Ghost in the Assembly (as excellently narrated by Hollis McCarthy) is now out and should be available at all the usual audiobook stores so you can listen to that if you are traveling for the summer. Recording of Shield of Battle (as excellently narrated by Brad Wills) is underway soon. I believe he's starting it this week, so hopefully we will have another audiobook in the Shield War series for you before too much longer. So that's where I'm at with my current writing projects.   00:02:17 Main Topic: Winter/Spring 2025 Movie Roundup   And now let's move on, without any further ado, to our main topic. Summer is almost upon us, which means it's time for my Winter/Spring 2025 Movie Roundup. As usual, the movies and streaming shows are listed in order for my least favorite to my most favorite. The grades are based upon my own thoughts and opinions and are therefore wholly subjective. With all of that said, let's get to the movies and our first entry is MacGruber, which came out in 2010 and in all honesty, this might be objectively the worst movie I have ever seen. The Saturday Night Live MacGruber sketches are a parody of the old MacGyver action show from the ‘80s. And so the movie is essentially the sketch stretched out to make a parody of an ‘80s action movie. It is aggressively dumb and crude. Its only redeeming feature is that the movie knows it's quite stupid and so leans into the stupidity hard. I'll say this in its favor, MacGruber has no pretensions that is a good movie and does not take itself seriously and then runs away hard with that fact. For that he gets a plus, but nothing else. Overall grade: F+   Next up is Down Periscope, which came out in 1996. Now the fundamental question of any movie is the one Russell Crowe shouted at the audience in Gladiator: “Are you not entertained?” Sadly, I was not entertained with Down Periscope. This wanted to be a parody of Cold War era submarine thrillers like The Hunt for Red October, I say wanted because it didn't really succeed. Kelsey Grammer plays Lieutenant Commander Thomas Dodge, an unorthodox US Navy officer who wants command of his own nuclear sub, but he's alienated a few admirals, which is not traditionally a path to career advancement in the military. Dodge gets his chance in a Navy wargame where he has to command a diesel sub against nuclear subs. Sometimes parodies are so good that they become an example of the thing they are parodying (Hot Fuzz and Star Trek: Lower Decks are excellent examples of this phenomenon). The trouble is that the movie takes itself too seriously and just isn't all that funny. A few funny bits, true, but not enough of them. In the end, this was dumb funny but didn't resonate with me the way other dumb funny movies like Dodgeball and Tropic Thunder did. Overall grade: D   Next up is Deadpool and Wolverine, which came out in 2024. Unlike Down Periscope, I was entertained with this movie, though both movies reside on the dumb funny spectrum. Deadpool and Wolverine is basically one long meta in-joke/love letter for the last 30 years of superhero movies. If you've seen enough of those movies, you'll find those movies funny, if occasionally rather tasteless. If you haven't seen enough of those movies, Deadpool and Wolverine will just be incomprehensible. The plot is that Wade Wilson AKA Deadpool gets pulled into some Marvel style multiverse nonsense. To save his universe from destruction, he needs to recruit a Wolverine since in his universe, Wolverine died heroically.   In the process, Deadpool stumbles across the worst Wolverine in the multiverse. Together they have to overcome their mutual dislike and attempt to save Deadpool's universe from destruction at the hands of a rogue branch of the Time Variance Authority. This means the movie can bring in a lot of cameos from past Marvel films. Hugh Jackman's performance really carries the movie on its back. Like I said, this movie is essentially one very long Marvel in-joke. I thought it was funny. I definitely think it can't stand on its own without having seen a sufficient number of the other Marvel movies. Overall grade: C   Our next movie is the Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, which came out in 2024. This is very loosely (with an emphasis on “very”) based on Operation Postmaster during World War II, when British Special Forces seized some Italian ships that had been supplying parts for German U-boats. It was entertaining to watch but it couldn't quite make up its mind tonally if it was a war thriller or a heist movie about Western desperados recruited into a crew. It kind of tried to do both at the same time, which killed the momentum. Like, the first parts of the movie where the protagonists take out a Nazi patrol boat and then free a prisoner from a base were good thriller stuff, but then the plot fused with the heist stuff and really slowed down through the middle forty percent or so. It was also oddly stylized with a lot of spaghetti western-style music that seemed out of place and some stuff just didn't make sense, like at the end after pulling off the mission, the protagonists were all arrested. That just seems bizarre since if anything, Winston Churchill and a lot of the British wartime leadership were enthusiastic about special operations and probably had too much confidence in the effectiveness of covert operations. So I did enjoy watching this, but I can see why it didn't make a lot of money at the box office. Overall Grade: C   Next up is The Gorge, which came out in 2025. This was a peculiar mix of science fiction, romance, and horror. For the romance part, perhaps shooting zombies together is a good idea for a first date. Before I dig into the movie, a brief rant. In one scene, a character is using a chainsaw with no protective gear whatsoever and she's not fighting zombies or anything in a situation where she has to pick up a chainsaw without preparing first. She's trimming branches to pass time. If you're using a chainsaw, at a minimum you want protective eyewear and headphones. Ideally you'd want chainsaw pants as well to reduce the chance of serious injury if you slip and swing the saw into your leg. Since I became a homeowner, I've used a chainsaw a number of times and believe me, you definitely want good eye and ear protection. This has been your public safety announcement for this movie review.   Anyway, loner former sniper Levi is approached by a high ranking intelligence officer giving him a mysterious job. He needs to guard a tower overlooking a mysterious mist-filled gorge for one year. On the other side of the gorge is another tower, guarded by an elite Lithuanian sniper named Drasa. Like Levi, Drasa has a fair bit of emotional damage and they're officially forbidden to communicate. However, they're both lonely and they soon start communicating over the gorge using telescopes and whiteboard messages. Eventually Levi gets emotionally close enough to Drasa to rig a zipline to cross the gorge and speak with her in person.   Unfortunately, it turns out the gorge is full of twisted creatures that storm out and attack and the job of the two snipers is to keep them contained. If Levi and Drasa want to save their lives, they'll need to unravel the dark secret within the gorge. This movie was interesting and I enjoyed watching it, but it falls apart if you think about it too much (or at all). Like the chainsaw thing I ranted about above. The entire movie runs on that sort of logic. That said, I appreciate how the filmmakers were trying something new instead of something like Deadpool and Wolverine. Additionally, this was an Apple+ movie and it's interesting how Apple's approach to streaming is to just make a whole bunch of random stuff that's totally distinct, from Ted Lasso to Mythic Quest to Severance to The Gorge. It's like, “we have more money than most countries, so we're going to make Ted Lasso because we feel like it.” Then again, Apple+ is apparently losing a billion dollars every year, so maybe they'll eventually change their minds about that approach. Overall Grade: B-   Next up is Click, which came out in 2006. Cross It's a Wonderful Life with A Christmas Carol and the comedic style of Adam Sandler and you end up with Click. Basically Sandler plays Michael Newman, a workaholic architect with a demanding boss and increasingly strained relationship with his wife and children due to his workload. In a fit of exasperation with his situation, he goes to Bed Bath and Beyond, where he encounters an eccentric employee named Morty (played entertainingly by Christopher Walken). Morty gives him a remote control that lets him fast forward through time, which Michael then uses to skip the boring and tedious parts of his life, but he overuses the remote and goes too far into the future and sees the disastrous results of his current life choices. Definitely a story used in A Christmas Carol and It's a Wonderful Life but effectively told and I was entertained (rather on the crude side, though). Overall Grade: B- Next up is Mr. Deeds, which came out in 2002. This was actually one of Adam Sandler's better movies, in my opinion. It was a remake of the ‘30s movie Mr. Deeds Goes To Town. In this new version, Sandler plays Longfellow Deeds, a popular pizzeria owner in a small New Hampshire town. Unbeknownst to Deeds, his uncle is the owner of a major media mega corporation and when he dies, Deeds is his legal heir. When the company's CEO and chief lawyer arrive at the pizzeria to inform him of this fact, Deeds goes to New York and soon finds himself involved in the CEO's sinister machinations. Yet he happens to rescue an attractive woman from a mugger, but there is more to her than meets the eye. The movie was funny and not as crude, well, not quite as crude as some of Sandler's other stuff. It had good story structure and several great lines, my favorite of which was “he was weak and cowardly and wore far too much cologne.”   Sandler's movies, in a strange way, are often very medieval. Like various medieval fables had a savvy peasant outwitting pompous lords, greedy merchants, and corrupt clergymen. The best Adam Sandler protagonist tends to be a good natured everyman who defeats the modern equivalent of medieval authority figures- evil CEOs, arrogant star athletes, sinister bureaucrats and so forth. Overall Grade: B     Next up is House of David, which came out in 2025 and this is basically the story of King David from the Bible told in the format of an epic fantasy TV series. Like if someone wanted to do an epic fantasy series about Conan the Barbarian, it could follow the same stylistic format as this show. And of course Conan and David followed a similar path from adventurer to king. Anyway, if one were to pick a part of the Bible from which to make a movie or TV series, the story of David would be an excellent choice because David's life was so dramatic that it would hardly require any embellishments in the adaptation. The story is in the Books of First and Second Samuel. King Saul is ruling over the Israelites around 1000 BC or so, but has grown arrogant. Consequently, God instructs the prophet Samuel to inform Saul that the kingdom will be taken away from him and given to another. God then dispatches Samuel to anoint David as the new king of Israel. David is a humble shepherd but then enters Saul's service and undertakes feats of daring, starting with defeating the giant Goliath and leading Saul's troops to victory and battle against Israel's numerous enemies. (The Iron Age Middle East was even less peaceful than it is now.) Eventually, Saul's paranoia and madness gets the best of him and he turns on David, who flees into exile. After Saul and his sons are killed in battle with the Philistines. David returns and becomes the acknowledged king after a short civil war with Saul's surviving sons and followers.   If Saul's fatal flaw was his arrogance of pride, David's seems to have been women. While the story of David and Bathsheba is well known, David nonetheless had eight wives (most of them at the same time) and an unknown but undoubtedly large number of concubines. Naturally David's children from his various wives and concubines did not get along and David was almost deposed due to the conflicts between his children. Unlike Saul and later David's son Solomon, David was willing to repent when a prophet of God informed him of wrongdoing and to be fair to David, monogamy was generally not practiced among Early Iron Age Middle Eastern monarchies and dynastic struggles between brothers from different mothers to seize their father's kingdoms were quite common, but enough historical digression.   Back to the show, which covered David's life up to the death of Goliath. I thought it was quite well done. Good performances, good cinematography, excellent battles, good set design and costuming, and a strong soundtrack. All the actors were good, but I really think the standout performances were Stephen Lang as Samuel, Ali Sulaman is King Saul, Ayelet Zurer as Saul's wife Queen Ahinoam, and Davood Ghadami as David's jerkish (but exasperated and well-intentioned) eldest brother Eliab. Martyn Ford just looks extremely formidable as Goliath. You definitely believe no one in their right mind want to fight this guy.   Making fiction of any kind based on sacred religious texts is often tricky because no matter what you do, someone's going to get mad at you. The show has an extensive disclaimer at the beginning of each episode saying that it is fiction inspired by the Bible. That said, House of David doesn't really alter or deviate from the Biblical account, though it expands upon some things for the sake of storytelling. Queen Ahinoam is only mentioned once in the Bible as the wife of Saul, but she has an expanded role in the show and is shown as the one who essentially introduces Saul to the Witch of Endor. Goliath also gets backstory as one of the “Anakim,” a race of giants that lived in Canaan in ancient times, which is something that is only mentioned in passing in the Old Testament. Overall, I enjoyed the show and I hope it gets a second season.   What's interesting, from a larger perspective, is to see how the wheel of history keeps turning. In the 1950s and the 1960s, Biblical epics were a major film genre. The 10 Commandments and Ben Hur with Charlton Heston are probably the ones best remembered today. Eventually, the genre just sort of ran out of gas, much the way superhero movies were in vogue for about 20 years and began running out of steam around 2023 or so. Like, I enjoyed Thunderbolts (which we're going to talk about in a little bit), but it's not going to make a billion dollars the way Marvel stuff often did in the 2010s. The wheel just keeps turning and perhaps has come back around to the popularity of Biblical epics once more. Overall Grade: A   Next up is Chef, which came out in 2014. I actually saw this back in 2021, but I watched it again recently to refresh my memory and here are my thoughts. I quite liked it. It's about a chef named Carl Casper, who's increasingly unhappy with his work after he gets fired over a Twitter war with a writer who criticized his cooking. Carl is out of options and so he starts a food truck and has to both rediscover his love of cooking and reconnect with his ex-wife and 10-year-old son. In Storytelling: How to Write a Novel (my book about writing), I talked about different kinds of conflict. Carl's conflict is an excellent example of an entirely internal conflict. The critic is an external enemy, but he's basically the inciting incident.   Carl's real enemy is his own internal conflict about art versus commerce and a strained relationship with his son. I recommend the movie. It was rated R for bad language, but there's no nudity or explicit sexual content and honestly, if you've ever worked in a restaurant kitchen or a warehouse, you've heard much worse in terms of language. The movie also has an extremely valuable lesson: stay off social media when you're angry. Overall Grade: A     Next up is Thunderbolts, which came out in 2025 and I thought this was pretty good, both very dark and yet with quite a lot of humor to balance the darkness. Former assassin Yelena Belova has been working as a mercenary for the sinister director of the CIA, Valentina de Fontaine (now there's a villain name if there ever was one). Yelena has grown disillusioned with her life and career and is suffering from increasing depression since she never really dealt with the death of her sister. Valentina promises her one last job, only for Yelena to realize that Valentina decided to dispose of all her freelance contractors at once, which includes US Agent and Ghost (previously seen in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier and Antman and the Wasp). In the process of escaping Valentina's trap, Yelena stumbles across a mysterious man who identifies himself as Bob, who has no memory of how he got there, but shows increasingly unusual abilities. Yelena wants to deal with Valentina's betrayal, but it turns out one of Valentina's science projects has gotten out of control and is threatening the world. The movie was well constructed enough that it didn't rely too heavily on previous Marvel continuity. It was there, but you probably wouldn't be lost without it. It almost feels like Marvel looked at the stuff they did the last couple of years and said, okay, a lot of this didn't work, but makes great raw material for new things. It helped that the central conflict was in the end, very human and about the characters, not stopping a generic villain from getting a generic doomsday device. Overall Grade: A   Next up is The Hound of the Baskervilles, which came out in 1988. This is a movie length episode of The Return of Sherlock Holmes television series, which had Jeremy Brett as Sherlock Holmes and Edward Hardwicke as Dr. Watson. The plot deals with Sir Henry Baskerville, the American heir to an English manor set in the Windswept moors of Dartmoor. Apparently there's an ancestral curse laid over the Baskerville estate that manifests in the form of a spectral hound. Local rumors hold that the previous holder of the manor, Sir Charles Baskerville, was killed by the ghostly hound and many of the local people fear it. The local physician, Dr. Mortimer, is so worried about the hound that he comes to Sherlock Holmes for help. Holmes, of course, is skeptical of any supernatural explanation and soon becomes worried that an extremely subtle and sinister murderer is stalking Sir Henry.   Jeremy Brett's version of Holmes is, in my opinion, the best portrayal of the character and Edward Hardwicke's version of Watson is a calm, reliable man of action who sensibly takes a very large revolver with him when going into danger. Definitely worth watching, Overall grade: A   Next up is Sonic the Hedgehog 3, which came out in 2024. The 2020s have been a downer of a decade in many ways, but on the plus side, between Super Mario Brothers and Sonic the Hedgehog, people have finally figured out how to make good video game movies, so we've got that going for us. Sonic 3 was an excellent kids movie, as were the first two in the trilogy. In this one Sonic is living with Knuckles and Tails under the care of their human friends Tom and Maddy, but then a dark secret emerges. The government has been keeping a Superpowered hedgehog named Shadow in stasis and Shadow has broken out. It's up to Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails to save the day.   Meanwhile, Dr. Robotnik is in a funk after his defeat at Sonic's hands in the last movie, but then his long lost grandfather, Gerald Robotnik returns seeking the younger Dr. Robotnik's help in his own sinister plans. Keanu Reeves was great as Shadow (think John Wick if he was a superpowered space hedgehog in a kid's movie). Jim Carrey famously said he would retire from acting unless a golden script came along and apparently that golden script was playing Dr. Ivo Robotnik and his evil grandfather Gerald. To be fair, both the Robotniks were hilarious.   It is amusing that Sonic only exists because in the 1990s, Sega wanted a flagship video game character that won't get them sued by either Nintendo or Disney. It is also amusing that the overall message of the Sonic movies seems to be not to trust the government. Overall Grade: A   Next up is Paddington in Peru, which came out in 2024. This is also an excellent kids' movie. In this installment, Paddington has settled into London with the Brown family and officially become a UK citizen. However, he receives a letter from Peru that his Aunt Lucy has mysteriously disappeared into the jungle. Distraught, Paddington and the Browns set off for Peru at once. Adventures ensue involving mysterious lost treasure, a crazy boat captain, and an order of singing nuns who might not quite be what they appear. Anyway, it's a good kids' movie. I think Paddington 2 was only slightly better because Hugh Grant as the chief villain, crazy actor Phoenix Buchanan, was one of those lightning in the bottle things like Heath Ledger as the Joker in the Dark Knight. Overall Grade: A   Now for the two best things I saw in Winter/Spring 2025. The first of them is Andor Season Two, which came out in 2025. Star Wars kind of has an age range the way Marvel stuff does now. What do I mean by that? In the Marvel comics and some of the TV series like Jessica Jones, they get into some really dark and heavy stuff, very mature themes. The MCU movies can have some darkness to them, but not as much because they're aiming at sort of escapist adventures for the general audience. Then there are kid shows like Spidey and Friends that a relative of mine just loved when he was three. You wouldn't at all feel comfortable showing a 3-year-old Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, but Spidey and Friends is just fine.   Star Wars now kind of has that age range to its stuff and there's nothing wrong with that. Sometimes you want to see a dark meditation upon human nature. Sometimes you need something kid friendly to occupy the kids you're babysitting and sometimes you just want to relax and watch Mando and Baby Yoda mow down some space pirates or something. All that said, Andor Season Two is some of the darkest and the best stuff that Star Wars has ever done. It successfully shifts genres from Escapist Pulp Space Fantasy to a gritty Political/Espionage Thriller. We in the audience know that the emperor is a Sith Lord who can use Evil Space Magic and wants to make himself immortal, but that fact is totally irrelevant to the characters. Even though some of the characters are high ranking in their respective organizations, this is essentially a “ground's eye” view of the Rebellion and life under the Empire.   In some ways, this is like Star Wars' version of Wolf Hall (which we're going to talk about shortly), in that we know how it ends already, but the dramatic tension comes from the harrowing emotional journey the characters undertake on the way to their inevitable destinations. Cassian Andor is now working for the nascent Rebellion under the direction of ruthless spymaster Luthen Rael. Mon Mothma is in the Imperial Senate, covertly funneling money to the Rebellion and realizing just how much the Rebellion will require of her before the end. Syril Karn, the ineffective corporate cop from Season One, has fallen in love with the ruthless secret police supervisor Dedra Meero, but he's unaware that Director Krennic has ordered Meero to manufacture a false flag incident on the planet Gorman so the planet can be strip-mined for resources to build the Death Star and Dedra has decided to use Syril to help accomplish it. All the actors do amazing jobs with their roles. Seriously, this series as actors really should get at least one Emmy. Speaking of Director Krennic, Ben Mendelson returns as Orson Krennic, who is one of my favorite least favorite characters, if you get my drift. Krennic is the oily, treacherous middle manager we've all had to deal with or work for at some point in our lives, and Mendelson plays him excellently. He's a great villain, the sort who is ruthless to his underlings and thinks he can manipulate his superiors right up until Darth Vader starts telekinetically choking him. By contrast, the villain Major Partagaz (played by Anton Lesser) is the middle manager we wish we all had - stern but entirely fair, reasonable, and prizes efficiency and good work while despising office drama. Unfortunately, he works for the Empire's secret police, so all those good qualities are in the service of evil and therefore come to naught. Finally, Episode Eight is one of the most astonishing episodes of TV I've ever seen. It successfully captures the horror of an episode of mass violence and simultaneously has several character arcs reach their tumultuous climax and manages to be shockingly graphic without showing in a lot of actual blood. Andor was originally supposed to be five seasons, but then Peak Streaming collapsed, and so the remaining four seasons were compressed down to one. I think that was actually to the show's benefit because it generates some amazing tension and there's not a wasted moment. Overall Grade: A+   Now for the second of my two favorite things I saw, and that would be Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light, which came out in 2024, but I actually saw it in 2025. This is a dramatization of Hilary Mantel's Wolf Hall novels about the rise and fall of Thomas Cromwell, who is King Henry VIII's chief lieutenant during the key years of the English Reformation. The first series came out in 2015, but the nine year gap between this and between the second series and the first series actually works quite well since Thomas Cromwell looks like he ages nine years in a single year (which may be what actually happened given how stressful working for someone like Henry VIII must have been). Anyway, in The Mirror and the Light, Cromwell has successfully arranged the downfall and execution of Anne Boleyn, Henry's previous queen. Though Cromwell is haunted by his actions, Henry still needs a queen to give him a male heir, so he marries Jane Seymour. Cromwell must navigate the deadly politics of the Tudor Court while trying to push his Protestant views of religion, serve his capricious master Henry, fend off rivals for the King's favor, and keep his own head attached to his shoulders in the process. Since Cromwell's mental state is deteriorating due to guilt over Anne's death and the downfall of his former master Cardinal Wolsey and Henry's a fickle and dangerous master at the best of times, this is an enterprise that is doomed to fail. Of course, if you're at all familiar with the history of Henry's reign and the English reformation, you know that Cromwell's story does not have a happy ending. Rather, Wolf Hall is a tragedy about a talented man who didn't walk away from his power until it was too late and he was trapped. Anyway, in my opinion, Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light was just excellent. All the performances were superb. Mark Rylance is great as Cromwell and has some excellent “WTF/I'm SO screwed” expressions as Cromwell's situation grows worse and worse. Bernard Hill played the Duke of Norfolk in the first series, but sadly died before Series Two, so Timothy Spall steps in and he does an excellent job of channeling Hill's portrayal of the Duke as an ambitious, crude-humored thug.   Damien Lewis is amazing as Henry VIII and his performance captures Henry's mixture of charisma, extreme vindictiveness, and astonishing self-absorption. The real Henry was known for being extremely charming even to the end of his life, but the charm was mixed with a volcanic temper that worsened as Henry aged and may have been exacerbated by a severe head injury. Lewis's performance can shift from that charm to the deadly fury in a heartbeat. The show rather cleverly portrays Henry's growing obesity and deteriorating health by having Lewis wear a lot of big puffy coats and limp with an impressively regal walking stick.   Overall, I would say this and Andor were the best thing I saw in Winter/Spring 2025. I wouldn't say that Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light is an accurate historical reputation. In real life, Cromwell was rather more thuggish and grasping (though far more competent than his rivals and his master) and of necessity the plot simplifies historical events, but it's just a superb historical drama. Overall Grade: A+ As a final note, I should say that of all the 2024 and 2025 movies mentioned here, the only one that actually saw in the theater was Thunderbolts, and I hadn't actually planned to see it in theaters, but a family member unexpectedly bought tickets for it, so I went along. Which I suppose is the movie industry's biggest problem right now. The home viewing experience is often vastly superior to going to the theater. The theater has the big screen and snacks, but at home you can have a pretty nice setup and you can pause whatever you want, go to the bathroom, and you can get snacks for much more cheaply. That's just much more comfortable than the movie theater.   Additionally, going to the theater has the same serious problem as booking a flight in that you're an enclosed space with complete strangers for several hours, which means you're potentially in a trust fall with idiots. All it takes is one person behaving badly or trying to bring their fake service dog to ruin or even cancel a flight, and the theater experience has much of the same problem, especially since the standards for acceptable public behavior have dropped so much from a combination of widespread smartphone adoption and COVID. The difference between the movie industry and the airline industry is that if you absolutely have to get from New York to Los Angeles in a single day, you have no choice but to book a flight and hope for the best. But if you want to see a movie and are willing to exercise some patience, you just have to wait a few months for it to turn up on streaming. I'm not sure how the movie industry can battle that, but sadly, it is much easier to identify problems than to solve them.   So that is it for this week. Thank you 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 a review on your podcasting platform of choice. Stay safe, stay healthy, and see you all next week.

Looks Unfamiliar is a podcast in which writer and occasional broadcaster Tim Worthington talks to a guest about some of the things that they remember that nobody else ever seems to.Joining Tim this time is political commentator Mark Thompson, who's off on the campaign trail in search of anyone who remembers Twiggy Twiggy (Twiggy Vs. James Bond) by Pizzicato Five, Your Party Needs You, Jasper Carrott's I've Got This Mole, Society, Lost In Austen, Tarantulas: The Deadly Cargo and Shadow Chasers. Along the way we'll be debating the the importance of elongated faces in topical satire, revealing how to avert attacks by 'soldier ants', setting the Time Variance Authority on ITV schedulers and maybe, just ,maybe, finding out why Week Ending used Party Fears Two as its theme music...You can more editions of Looks Unfamiliar at http://timworthington.org/. You can also find Mark on Looks Unfamiliar talking about Whiz Kids, Crash ZX Spectrum, Night Shift, Public Information Film family The Blunders, The Last Train and The Drak Pack here, Libby's Moonshine, A. Mazing Monsters, Agony, Being Erica, Hawkeye Collins And Amy Adams – Can You Solve The Mystery? and We Know Where You Live plus an extra secret bit about watching television on holiday here and V: The Series, Dirty Dick, The Giftie, The Mad Death, The Different Story (World Of Lust And Crime) by Peter Schilling and Space Shuttle here.If you enjoy Looks Unfamiliar, you can help support the show by buying us a coffee here. Itsu made mo 'love and peace' (soshite kōhī mo).

Send us a textThis one was a blast for Joe and me to chat about, this was a historic fan favorite Marvel blast.  Story synopsis: Deadpool is offered a place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe by the Time Variance Authority, but instead recruits a variant of Wolverine to save his Universe from extinction. Deadpool & Wolverine - 2024 - 7.6  IMDB Rating Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Emma Corrin, Matthew Macfadyen, Dafne KeenDirector - Shawn LevyBudget - 200 Million - Gross Worldwide - 1.3 BillionAvailable to watch on Disney PlusOne Movie Guy's Opinion - Facebook Grouponemovieguysopinion@gmail.com

Our six-episode, six-decade overview of the Thunderbolts and the Masters of Evil comes to a close (for now, at least) as we discuss two time-hopping tales from 2011 and 2012: The Great Escape from Thunderbolts #163-165 and Like Lightning from #172-174, published by Marvel Comics! Following the events of the Fear Itself crossover event, most of the Thunderbolts manage to escape their prison home, only to end up in World War II Austria, side-by-side with Captain America and Prince Namor, fighting the Nazi forces of Baron Zemo! Then, we skip ahead a few issues (and decades) as they find themselves confronting the original Thunderbolts, led by (Son of) Baron Zemo! Can these temporally tossed antiheroes repair the timeline before they cease to exist? And will these issues be deemed an excellent adventure or a bogus journey by that Time Variance Authority known as … The Comics Canon? In This Episode: ·       Hey, it's Centurius! ·       Thunderbolts #163.1 ·       The tearjerking tale of Techno vs. Fixer ·       Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1931) ·       MCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios ·       A Thunderbolts movie theory (recorded before the new trailer was released) Join us in two weeks as we use the March 4 release of Daredevil: Born Again on Disney + to discuss Daredevil: Out by Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev! Until then:Impress your friends with our Comics Canon merchandise! Rate us on Apple Podcasts! Send us an email! Hit us up on Facebook or Bluesky! And as always, thanks for listening!

Couch Potato Theater: Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) Watch the video version on Fandom Podcast Network YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@FandomPodcastNetwork Listen to the audio podcast version here: https://fpnet.podbean.com/category/couch-potato-theater Welcome to Couch Potato Theater, where we celebrate our favorite movies on the Fandom Podcast Network! On this episode we celebrate 2024's biggest summer blockbuster, Deadpool & Wolverine (2024)! Deadpool & Wolverine is a 2024 American superhero film based on Marvel Comics featuring the characters Deadpool and Wolverine. Produced by Marvel Studios, Maximum Effort, and 21 Laps Entertainment, and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, it is the 34th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and the sequel to Deadpool (2016) and Deadpool 2 (2018). The film was directed by Shawn Levy from a screenplay he wrote with Ryan Reynolds, Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, and Zeb Wells. Reynolds and Hugh Jackman respectively star as Wade Wilson / Deadpool and Logan / Wolverine, alongside Emma Corrin, Morena Baccarin, Rob Delaney, Leslie Uggams, Aaron Stanford, and Matthew Macfadyen. In the film, Deadpool learns that the Time Variance Authority plans to destroy his universe and works with a reluctant Wolverine from another universe to stop them. Fandom Podcast Network Contact Information - - Fandom Podcast Network YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/c/FandomPodcastNetwork - Master feed for all FPNet Audio Podcasts: http://fpnet.podbean.com/ - Couch Potato Theater Audio Podcast Master Feed: https://fpnet.podbean.com/category/couch-potato-theater - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Fandompodcastnetwork - Email: fandompodcastnetwork@gmail.com - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fandompodcastnetwork/ - X: @fanpodnetwork / https://twitter.com/fanpodnetwork -Bluesky: @fanpodnetwork / https://bsky.app/profile/fanpodnetwork.bsky.social Host & Guest Contact Info: - Kevin Reitzel on X / Instagram / Threads / Discord & Letterboxd: @spartan_phoenix / Bluesky: @spartanphoenix - Kyle Wagner on X: @AKyleW / Instagram & Threads: @Akylefandom / @akyleW on Discord / @Ksport16: Letterboxd / Blue Sky: @akylew - Lacee Aderhold on X: @LaceePants / Instagram: @thelaceepants / Letterboxd: @Laceepants / Bluesky: @laceepants - Cat Ceder on X: @staticcat1 / Instagram: @staticcat1 - Lee Fillinsness X: @TheWayOfTheWay / Instagram: @the_way_of_the_way / Bluesky: fight-monkey #CouchPotatoTheater #FandomPodcastNetwork #FPNet #FPN #DeadpoolAndWolverine #DeadpoolAndWolverine2024 #DeadpoolAndWolverineMovie #RyanReynolds #HughJackman #ShawnLevy #WadeWilson #Logan #MorenaBaccarin #EmmaCorrin #RobDelaney #LeslieUggams #AaronStanford #MatthewMacfadyen #TimeVarianceAuthority #TVA #Marvel #MarvelCinematicUniverse #MCU #KevinReitzel #LaceeAderhold #KyleWagner #CatCeder #LeeFillingsness

On this episode of Ghost-Spider Groupies: Pax and Abigail discuss TVA #1! Gwen begins her new gig at the new and improved Time Variance Authority alongside Captain Carter, Jimmy Hudson, and an alternate Gambit to investigate nightmares made real across several timelines! Also, the return of fan-favorite characters from the Loki TV series! E-mail us at ghostspidergroupies@gmail.com, follow us on Bluesky, or tweet us @GSGroupies with any questions or thoughts on the show and next week's comic, Spider-Gwen: The Ghost-Spider #9. Check out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gsgroupies Thanks for listening. Spider-Gwen/Ghost-Spider Reading List and Where to Buy This week's comic: TVA #1 Next week's comic: Spider-Gwen: The Ghost-Spider #9 Credits Co-Producer: Dan Connors Producer: Justyn Melrose Music: Green Daze by Audionautix http://audionautix.com

Season 3 of Marvel Animation's What If...? is right around the corner, so on this week's episode of The Official Marvel Podcast we're kicking things off with a look back at the making of the series. After that we chat with writer Katharyn Blair about the upcoming TVA #1 with art by Pepe Larraz and learn about the inner-workings of the hyper-bureaucratic Time Variance Authority. To wrap things up, we go out with a smash as Jesse Falcon joins the show to illuminate the past, present, and future of the timeless Hulk Hands. --- Chapters: 1:10 - A Look Back at the Making of What If...? 8:04 - Writer Katharyn Blair Goes Inside the TVA 18:17 - The History (And Future) of Hulk Hands with Jesse Falcon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's time for another one-shot movie review, so buckle up because today we cover the highest grossing R-Rated film of all time... Deadpool & Wolverine!   **Spoiler Alert** Do not listen to this episode if you have not yet seen the movie and are looking to do so because in this installment, we go through a summary of events as they appear in the film from beginning to end. You have been warned.   Join us as agents of the Time Variance Authority attempt to bring Deadpool in, Deadpool searches for an anchor being, Deadpool & Wolverine work out their differences with weapons, unpredictable fun cameos make an appearance, the fourth wall is broken multiple times, jabs are taken at rival studios, and Marvel gives us their fan base the apology they've been waiting for.   With Chase & Josh recapping the film, highlighting the many ways this movie was a full-scale success on all fronts, providing thoughts on how this could tie in with future Avenger films, and debating the potential MCU future of characters that made a cameo, this one is a can't miss.   "You were always the wrong guy. Until you weren't."

Join Dom, ILL, and returning guest Rico as they dive into the epic crossover event of the year, Deadpool & Wolverine (2024)! From the wild antics of Deadpool to Wolverine's gruff heroics, we break down the hilarious action, unexpected twists, and how this MCU film ties into the multiverse chaos. Did the Time Variance Authority steal the show? How did Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds' chemistry hold up? Tune in to find out! Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more movie reviews, reactions, and breakdownsdeadpool3 #Wolverine #SayWhatsReel #MarvelMovie #MCUDeadpool & Wolverine is a 2024 American superhero film based on Marvel Comics featuring the characters Deadpool and Wolverine. Produced by Marvel Studios, Maximum Effort, and 21 Laps Entertainment, and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, it is the 34th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and the sequel to Deadpool (2016) and Deadpool 2 (2018). The film was directed by Shawn Levy from a screenplay he wrote with Ryan Reynolds, Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, and Zeb Wells. Reynolds and Hugh Jackman respectively star as Wade Wilson / Deadpool and Logan / Wolverine, alongside Emma Corrin, Morena Baccarin, Rob Delaney, Leslie Uggams, Aaron Stanford, and Matthew Macfadyen. In the film, Deadpool learns that the Time Variance Authority is set to destroy his home universe and works with a reluctant Wolverine from another universe to stop them.DONT GET LEFT BEHIND! Make sure to check out the previous video! - https://bit.ly/3pGIGG9Bored? Check out this AWESOME video! - https://bit.ly/3Kd721xEnjoying the channel & want to support more? SUBSCRIBE - https://bit.ly/43mI4Dkhttps://linktr.ee/reviewinrebelsFind the SWR Crew DOM CRUZETwitter: https://twitter.com/itzdomcruzehoe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itzdomcruzehoe/QTwitter: https://twitter.com/King_Quisemoe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/king_quisemoe/We hope you enjoyed the video and the content we put out here at Say Whats Reel Thank you for watching!

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In this week's episode, I review the movies and streaming shows I saw in the second half of summer 2024. The episode concludes with a preview of the audiobook of HALF-ORC PALADIN, as excellently narrated by Leanne Woodward. TRANSCRIPT 00:00:00 Introduction and Writing Updates Hello, everyone. Welcome to Episode 218 of The Pulp Writer Show. My name is Jonathan Moeller. Today is September the 13th, 2024 and today we are discussing my Summer Movie Review Roundup, Part 2. Just to note to say that you may hear some odd background noises in this episode. My neighbor across the street is getting his roof replaced. I can't begrudge them that because no one likes a leaky roof, but it is slightly inconvenient because this is the only time today I have to record the podcast. So if you hear the occasional pop in the background, that is the sound of a nail gun driving shingles into a roof. Before we get to our main topics, let's have an update on my current writing projects and then we will do Question of the Week. First up, Shield of Conquest is very nearly done. I am about 2/3 of the way through the final round of editing and if all goes well, it should come out shortly after this episode is available, so be sure to check your favorite ebook retailer and see if it is out. Once that is done, I will be going full speed ahead on Ghost in the Tombs and I'm currently 48,000 words into that, so about halfway through the rough draft, give or take, depends on how long the rest of the book takes and how certain scenes in the final half of the book out. In audiobook news, Half-Orc Paladin is done, and it's now available on all the major audio stores: Audible, Amazon, Apple, Google Play, Chirp, Kobo, Payhip, Spotify, and a couple others, and you can get it there. We will close out this episode with a preview of Half-Orc Paladin (as excellently narrated by Leanne Woodward). 00:01:30 Question of the Week Now let's have a Question of the Week. Question of the Week is designed to inspire interesting discussions of enjoyable topics. This week's question: what is your favorite superhero movie? No wrong answers, of course (including “I don't like superhero movies”, but it turns out no one said that, so I guess superhero movies are quite popular). The inspiration for this question was that I was thinking about how superhero movies are such a major part of pop culture. Nowadays when people think of superhero movies, they usually think of Marvel and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but there were major superhero movies before the whole Marvel Cinematic approach really got going in the 2000s/2010s and they've been obviously part of pop culture for a very long time, and as you could expect, we had a wide range of responses from this. Our first response was from JD, who says: If I had to pick just one, it would probably be Guardians of the Galaxy. The first film had a near perfect mix of action, drama, and comedy. For me, the best Batman film was the 1966 one starring Adam West. Joaquim says: In the last millennium, when I was a child, we had DC Comics and Marvel Comics. I did like Batman in DC, Spider-man and The Avengers in Marvel. In the movies, I did not particularly like Batman, but I like the early Marvel movies, Avengers 1 and Captain America 2 the most. Mary says: X-Men. Todd says: 1978 Superman. Visually at 15, I believed a man could fly. Juana says: My superhero is actually a couple - The Vision and Scarlet Witch (before they turned Vision into an emotionless thing a while back). What's interesting is that the guy who was in charge of Picard Season 3, which I quite liked, is apparently going to be running a Vision show for Marvel sometime in 2026 (assuming Disney doesn't run out of money first), so it should be interesting to see how it turns out. Stephen says: I know this is random- Shang Chi and the Legend of the 10 Rings. I know it was not completely an original storyline, but I liked it a lot. I agree with Stephen. I thought Shang Chi and the Legend of the 10 Rings was one of the stronger Marvel movies and it's too bad it hasn't had a sequel. Becca says: The Dark Knight trilogy. Those are the real Batman films for me. Ledger was certainly the best Joker. I do love the happier Batmans, too. I grew up on West's version of Batman. For me, V for Vendetta is my favorite superhero movie and one of my favorite movies ever. I usually watch it at least once a year. Michael says: Captain America: The First Avenger. Juliana says: Second Captain America. The spy aspect really married well with the superhero genre in this one. I agree with Juliana. I think Captain America: Winter Soldier is one of the better Marvel movies. Roger says: only because we're entering the season, The Christmas Chronicles with Kurt Russell. Andrew says: Deadpool and Wolverine, followed by The Dark Knight trilogy. James says: I know Fox's X-Men get a bad rap generally, but Days of Future Past was amazing. I'd have to go with that, with The Dark Knight, Thor: Ragnarok, and Wonder Woman as runner-ups. Cheryl says: don't really have favorites, but for eye candy, Thor. Catriona says: The original Christopher Reeve Superman. Jenny says: Mystery Men. Jeanne says: Megamind. Randy says: Christian Bale and Heath Ledger in The Dark Knight movies are definitely in the top three but Iron Man has always been my favorite. Good story, good pacing, and Robert Downey Junior just nailed playing Tony Stark, in my opinion. Not to mention it kicked off the longest, largest, story movie arc to this day. BV says: Superman 1978. Terry says: Fifth Element. Gary says: Hancock. For myself, I think my favorite superhero movies would be the Christopher Nolan/Christian Bale Dark Knight trilogy. Strong performances, great action, and they managed to do something very difficult, namely bring a satisfying end to a superhero story arc. It almost feels like The Dark Knight movies are the “real” events of Batman and all the other comics and cartoons and movies are legends and exaggerations after the fact, like how the whole glittering mythos of King Arthur and the Round Table developed around an obscure Roman British warlord in the 500s AD. Also, Heath Ledger's version of the Joker was amazing. That said, for Marvel movies, which have been kind of the dominant form of superhero movies for the last decade, I think the best one of those would be Captain America: Winter Soldier (in my opinion). 00:05:45 Main Topic: Summer 2024 Movie/TV Roundup, Part 2 And now on to our main topic of this episode, my Summer 2024 Movie Roundup, Part 2. And if this movie roundup has a theme, it's miscellaneous. The reason for that is I did not actually watch all that many movies in the second half of the summer. There was no nefarious reason for that. I was just busy with travel and busy with multiple instances of home repair and busy finishing Half-Orc Paladin and Shield of Conquest. So I mostly watched some older stuff that I found on streaming, especially on Tubi, which has the delightful attribute of being free with ads. As usual, the movies are listed from my least favorite to my most favorite and the grades are totally subjective and based upon my own thoughts and opinions and nothing more substantial than that. So with that in mind, let's start out. First up is The Burbs, which came out in 1989. It's a dark comedy/horror movie satire starring Tom Hanks as Ray, a suburban homeowner with a wife and a son. On vacation for the week, Ray becomes obsessed with the Klopeks, a new family that has moved on to his street. The Klopeks have no interest in maintaining their property and show signs of other odd activities: going out only at night, constant digging in the backyard, and strange noises and lights coming from their basement. Soon, Ray and his two neighbors become determined to find out just what the Klopeks are up to. It was darkly funny, though you could tell that the ending had been rewritten a few times. The movie couldn't decide if it wanted to be a satire of clannish homeowners or to totally validate their concerns, or both. I think it tried for both and couldn't quite get there. Though it does kind of show how much the United States has changed or possibly declined in the last 35 years. Ray and his friends are shown as kind of losers, but they live in enormous, well-maintained houses. It's like how Homer Simpson in the first couple seasons of The Simpsons was shown as a bumbling loser, but yet he could afford to live in a four bedroom house, his wife didn't work most of the time, they had two cars and three children, and all without Homer having a college degree. By the standards of 2024, Homer Simpson lived like a king. Amusing anecdote-one scene in The Burbs was clearly inspired by A Fistful of Dollars, which I talk about more below. Overall grade: C Next up is The Batman vs. Dracula, an animated movie which came out in 2005. In this movie, Batman goes up against Count Dracula. This was probably as dark and gory as something can be while still technically remaining targeted at children. When a robbery goes bad, the Penguin accidentally releases Count Dracula from his tomb and becomes the Vampire Lord's new chief servant. Dracula is fascinated by the modern world, but he's especially fascinated by Batman since for obvious reasons he admires Batman's bat-themed motif. Dracula offers Batman the chance to become his chief lieutenant, which Batman refuses and Dracula takes that personally. He'll get his revenge by turning Gotham City into a city of the undead and taking Bruce Wayne's girlfriend, Vicki Vale, as his new vampire bride. Unless, of course, Batman stops him. It was interesting how neatly Dracula slots into becoming a good enemy for Batman. After all, in the original Dracula novel, Dracula's nemesis Van Helsing was definitely a man of science who brought logic, reason, and scientific method to his fight against Dracula. Batman is also a man of science in the sense that he's a detective, so he does some detective work to unravel Dracula's weaknesses and to build weapons to use against him. Overall Grade: B Next up is Set It Up, which came out in 2018. This is a romantic comedy that reminded me a bit of the more cynical 1940s-era romcoms like The Shop Around the Corner. The female lead Harper works as a personal assistant for a workaholic female sports writer who terrorizes her employees. The male lead Charlie works for workaholic male venture capitalist who also terrorizes his employees. Both their bosses are miserable, demanding people who make everyone around them unhappy. One day, both Charlie and Harper are dispatched to get dinner for their bosses and end up fighting over the last available delivery man. However, in the wake of the encounter, Harper hatches a plan. Both she and Charlie know everything about their respective bosses, so why not manipulate their calendars and schedules so they fall in love? They might be more cheerful, or at the very least they'll be in the office less frequently. Charlie has his misgivings about this plan, but after one more unfortunate encounter with his boss, decides to embark upon Harper's plan. Of course, Charlie has a high maintenance girlfriend who wants him to make a lot more money, and Harper is trying to find a boyfriend, but as per the rules of romcoms, perhaps Charlie and Harper will have more in common than they might think. This had a bit more crude humor than I might prefer but was still enjoyable. It did remind me quite a bit of the more cynical ‘30s and ‘40s movies like My Man Godfrey or the Shop around the Corner. Overall Grade: B Next up is The Bank of Dave, which came out in 2023. This is basically the cynical British version of a Hallmark movie, but with better production values. It is very, very loosely based on the activities of Dave Fishwick, a successful van dealer in the north of England who decides to start a local bank for local people, feeling that the Big London banks have lost sight of that. To do that, he recruits a London lawyer named Hugh to help him navigate a labyrinth of regulation around financial institutions. Of course the big banks dislike this idea and come after Dave hard. Dave is definitely the local Big Man, and it's interesting that humanity's default mode of government seems to be Local Big Man. However, if one must have a Big Man, one could only hope he is as benevolent as Dave. The movie was pretty funny, though a lot of the humor comes from the UK's class and regional divides, which are rather more pronounced than in the United States. Here in the United States, you can drive for 300 miles and be in the same state the entire time, and the local culture won't change all that much. The cliche is that the US East Coast and the US West Coast look down upon flyover country, but you can drive something like 1,000 miles from New York before you even get to Flyover Country. If you drive 300 miles in the UK, you've probably gone through six or seven regional accents and local traditions. The Bank of Dave does kind of turn into a Hallmark movie since Hugh falls for David's doctor niece. So basically a romance with the backdrop of British class/regional struggle as comedy. Overall grade: B Next up is Cool Runnings, which came out in 1993. A sports comedy film very (and I mean very loosely) based on the debut of the Jamaican Olympic bobsled team in the 1988 Winter Olympics. When sprinter Derice Bannock is unable to qualify for the Jamaican Olympic team due to an accident, he decides to instead to start a bobsled team to represent Jamaica in the Games. To do this, he recruits washed up former bobsledder Blitzer (played by John Candy) to act as the team's coach. What follows is a pretty good example of a sports movie. The team must come together and perform while overcoming their own personal challenges and inner conflicts, especially Coach Blitzer, who has to dig deep and overcome his past to effectively coach the team. It's interesting that sports movies tend to follow one of two trajectories. Either the team rallies and wins the championship, or they don't win the championship and nonetheless achieve moral victory by overcoming their internal difficulties in learning to work together. I won't spoil which path Cool Runnings follows. Overall Grade: B Next up is Uncle Buck, which came out in 1989. This is a coming-of-age comedy film about a 40 year old man, oddly enough. I did think this was pretty funny. Bob and Cindy are a married couple with three children living in the suburbs of Chicago, and when Cindy's father has a heart attack, they need to rush to his side. Due to the unexpected nature of the news, they have to find someone to watch the kids while they're gone. In desperation, they turned to Bob's brother Buck, who alternates between working for his girlfriend at her tire company and making money on rigged horse races. While Buck is kind of a loser, he's basically a decent guy, just averse to responsibility and settling down. He quickly steps up to take care of the children, though he conflicts with the oldest daughter Tia, who is in the grips of a full-blown adolescent rebellion. Buck soon realizes that he's come to a crossroads in his life, which is reinforced when Tia runs away to a party for the weekend. Slightly dark in places, but definitely more family friendly than many ‘80s comedies. Overall Grade: B+ Next up is the Adjustment Bureau, which came out in 2011. It is a science fiction romantic thriller based on the Philip K. Dick story, which is a very odd sentence to say, but it's true. Matt Damon plays David Norris, a congressman from New York who just lost the Senate race. Preparing for his concession speech. He meets Elise (played by Emily Blunt) and is immediately smitten with her. A month later, he runs into her by accident on a bus and receives her phone number. However, soon mysterious suited men with unusual powers arrive and burn the paper with the phone number. The men explain to David that they are The Adjustment Bureau, charged with making sure history unfolds according to the mysterious Plan. The Plan says that David can never see Elise again. David of course is not the sort of guy to take that lying down, so he soon finds himself trying to outwit the Time Cops and find Elise. It was interesting that The Adjustment Bureau was very similar to the Time Variance Authority from the Marvel Loki show, so I wonder if they drew on some of the same sources of inspiration. An interesting movie and worth watching. It actually wrestled with the oldest philosophical question in Western civilization: are all things predestined or do we have free will? Or is it somehow both? I have to admit that the scene where Elise dunked David's BlackBerry in coffee was very satisfying to me personally, since I had a lot of support headaches with Blackberries back in the 2000s. Overall Grade: B+ Now, finally the favorite thing I saw in the second half of the summer 2024: A Fistful of Dollars, which came out in 1964. This was the first Spaghetti Western I've seen, which means it's Italian director Sergio Leone's sort of stylized version of what the Old West was like. Of course, the movie actually ripped off the Akira Kurosawa samurai movie Yojimbo. In fact, it was so heavily ripped off Yojimbo that Kurosawa sued, settled out of court, and received 15% of A Fistful of Dollars' revenue. Apparently Kurosawa made more from the settlement than he did from Yojimbo. Legal troubles aside, it was quite good and I could see how it heavily influenced many subsequent movies. For example, the Star Wars character of Boba Fett was inspired by A Fistful of Dollars and Boba Fett in turn inspired the Mandalorian. Stephen King's rather disappointing Dark Tower series was inspired by Dollars as well. And there are many other examples, such as the scene in The Burbs I had mentioned above earlier. Anyway, Clint Eastwood plays The Stranger, a mercenary gunslinger who seems to be drifting from town to town without a purpose. He arrives at San Miguel, a US-Mexican border town that is dominated by two crime families at each other's throats, the Rojos and the Baxters. Both clans seek to hire The Stranger for their organizations and the gunslinger begins playing them off each other for personal profit. As mercenary and as ruthless as he is, The Stranger seems to have a core of honor to him. A couple of times he goes out of his way to help people because he can, which sometimes gets him into trouble. Definitely worth watching as a classic film. Overall Grade: A 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, often with transcripts (note: transcripts are available from Episodes 140 onward). If you enjoy the podcast, please leave your review on your podcasting platform of choice. Stay safe and stay healthy and see you all next week.

As we enter into Labor Day weekend, the CBB boys are providing one more audio episode for you this month and this time it is our review of Deadpool and Wolverine!!! D and W is the 34th Marvel Cinematic Universe film and finds Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman reprising their respective title roles! It is directed by Shawn Levy and also stars Emma Corrin, Matthew Macfadyen, Morena Baccarin, Rob Delaney and so many cameos it might make your chimichangas explode! In the film, Deadpool learns that the Time Variance Authority is set to destroy his home universe and enlists help to stop them in R-Rated glory! Please note that the episode is all sorta spoilerific if you have yet to see it. But, if you want to find out what Bill Z, Caleb and Steve thought about it and (as is our custom whenever we have a movie centered episode) be provided with suggestions about some comic book arcs you might enjoy reading featuring the movie's main characters, then hit play and Let's. F*ckin'. Go!    

Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor review the 34th film in the MCU Deadpool & Wolverine written by Ryan Reynolds, Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, Zeb Wells, and Shawn Levy with direction by Levy. Serving as a sequel to Deadpool and Deadpool 2, Deadpool learns that the Time Variance Authority is set to destroy his universe and works with a reluctant Wolverine from another universe to stop them. The film stars Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Emma Corrin, Morena Baccarin, Rob Delaney, Leslie Uggams, Aaron Stanford and Matthew Macfayden. Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepotential_podcast/ X: https://x.com/thepotentialpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepotentialpodcast Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/thepotentialpodcast Thanks to our sponsor: Let's Get Checked Get 25% off your health test at trylgc.com/potential and enter promo code POTENTIAL25

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Pappy, Brett, and our superhero correspondent PK (is back!) to review Huge Jacked Man and Ryan Reynolds new classic: Deadpool & Wolverine! The MCU is back (??) Deadpool's peaceful existence comes crashing down when the Time Variance Authority recruits him to help safeguard the multiverse. He soon unites with his would-be pal, Wolverine, to complete the mission and save his world from an existential threat. Release date: July 26, 2024 (USA) Director: Shawn Levy Box office: $1.029 billion Distributed by: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Based on: Marvel Comics

It's time to talk spoilers for 'Deadpool & Wolverine'! Logan, Andy, and Scotty return to nerd out with Brandon Davis from Comicbook.com, Logan Winter Cosplay, BradenSTL, and more! The latest MCU film is here and everything has changed. Enjoy this nerdy episode of Mostly Superheroes. Like and Subscribe to support this indie podcast! “Let's f%$&ing go…” The third Deadpool movie, but the first time with Disney behind the wheel. Deadpool's peaceful existence comes crashing down when the Time Variance Authority recruits him to help safeguard the multiverse. And he's gonna need a familiar friend with an awesome name and some adamantium claws. Don't worry. They won't rewrite “Logan”. Welcome to the Mutliverse this summer. We'll see you at the movies for this one! Introduction  The upcoming Disney Marvel movie "Deadpool & Wolverine" is set to be a game-changer in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). This film is a result of Disney's acquisition of 21st Century Fox, which has brought together characters from separate universes under one roof. This merger has allowed for the integration of characters like Deadpool and the X-Men into the MCU.  The Plot  In "Deadpool & Wolverine", Wolverine, played by Hugh Jackman, is recovering from his injuries when he crosses paths with the loudmouth Deadpool, played by Ryan Reynolds. They team up to defeat a common enemy.  The Multiverse Connection  The movie is set in the multiverse, connecting it to other Marvel properties. One of the significant connections is with the TV series "Loki" and the Time Variance Authority (TVA). The TVA, introduced in "Loki", is an organization in charge of maintaining the Sacred Timeline and ensuring the Marvel Multiverse remains intact [6]. In "Deadpool & Wolverine", the TVA comes knocking on Wade Wilson's (Deadpool's) door [6]. Deadpool finds himself in front of Matthew Macfayden's TVA Agent Paradox, who introduces Deadpool to the MCU. This connection to the TVA and Loki adds a new layer of complexity and excitement to the film.  The Villain: Cassandra Nova  The villain in "Deadpool & Wolverine" is Cassandra Nova, played by Emma Corrin. In the comics, Cassandra Nova is a genocidal mutant with terrifying powers and a dark origin story. She is technically not Charles Xavier's twin, but they did share a womb, and she turned out to be the evil one [18]. In the movie, Nova effortlessly fights off Wolverine with telekinesis, hinting at her immense power. She possesses a wide array of powers like telepathy, mind control, and healing factor, making her a dangerous threat.  Release Date  The movie is set to release on July 26, 2024  Conclusion  "Deadpool & Wolverine" is shaping up to be an exciting addition to the MCU, bringing together beloved characters in a new context. With its connections to the multiverse and the TVA, as well as a formidable villain, the movie promises to be a thrilling adventure.  Stay tuned for more updates and get ready for a fantastic cinematic experience!  Featured Brandon Davis from Phase Zero an MCU Podcast by Comicbook.com Logan Winter Cosplay and his dad Emmanuel BradenSTL Martin of Apotheosis Comics Jose in Puerto Rico Mike AKA Deadpool Fan Message and Photos Fan Reactions from our Screen & Social at Ronnie's Marcus Cinema New Rockstars Deadpool Timeline Explainer ScreenRant Wolverine Variants Breakdown Source: Conversation with Copilot, 7/10/2024  How Does Disney's Fox Acquisition Affect Marvel? - Rotten Tomatoes  Here's Everything That Disney Now Owns From Fox - Screen Rant  Disney closes $71B US deal for Fox entertainment assets  Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) - IMDb  Deadpool 3's TVA & Loki Connections Explained | The Direct  Who Is Deadpool & Wolverine's Bald Villain? Origin, Powers & Huge X-Men ...  Emma Corrin's ‘Deadpool & Wolverine' Villain Took Inspiration From Willy Wonka And… A Tarantino Movie?  Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) | Cast, Release Date, Characters | Marvel  Deadpool and Wolverine: Release Date, Trailer, and Latest News  Deadpool Movies "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" (2009) "Deadpool" (2016) "Deadpool 2" (2018) "Once Upon a Deadpool" (2018) Wolverine Movies "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" (2009) "The Wolverine" (2013) "Logan" (2017) Please note that these characters also appear in other X-Men movies, but the above list only includes movies where either Deadpool or Wolverine is featured in the title. This year Mostly Superheroes hosts it's second annual Screen & Social. We'll be screening the upcoming, highly anticipated MCU film: ‘Deadpool & Wolverine'. www.mostlysuperheroes.com  ©2024 Carrogan Ventures, LLC

Hosted by Andrew Quinn and Darren Mooney, and this week with special guests Graham Day, Luke Dunne and Phil Bagnall, The 250 is a weekly trip through some of the best (and worst) movies ever made, as voted for by Internet Movie Database Users. New episodes are released Saturdays at 6pm GMT. This week, Shawn Levy's Deadpool and Wolverine. Wade Wilson wants to "matter." Rejected by the Avengers, he finds himself working as a car salesman. However, when agents of the Time Variance Authority show up promising to spirit the vigilante away to "the Sacred Timeline", Wade finds himself forced to choose between fulfilling his dreams and protecting his family, with the aid of the most unlikely of heroes. At time of recording, it was not ranked on the list of the best movies of all time on the Internet Movie Database.

This week, the Nerds dive deep into the highly anticipated Deadpool and Wolverine movie! Deadpool's once peaceful existence is thrown into chaos when the Time Variance Authority recruits him for a mission to safeguard the multiverse. Teaming up with his reluctant pal Wolverine, Deadpool embarks on a high-stakes adventure to save his world from an existential threat. The hosts break down the plot, character dynamics, and the impact this film might have on the broader Marvel Cinematic Universe. Before jumping into the multiverse madness, the Nerds revisit Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon, focusing on the director's cut. They explore what the extended version adds to the already epic story, discussing the new scenes, character development, and whether it enhances the overall experience. Marie then brings a passionate argument to the table, making the case for why X-Men's Rogue deserves to return to the cinematic universe. Her perspective sparks a lively debate among the hosts about the character's potential story arcs and impact on future X-Men films. To wrap things up, the conversation shifts to Joe Rogan—specifically, is he funny? The Nerds share their opinions on Rogan's comedy style, his impact on the podcasting world, and whether his humor still hits the mark. Tune in for all this and more on this week's episode of Nerds Talking: The Podcast! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerdstalking/support

Editors Dean Zimmerman ACE and Shane Reid DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE editors, Dean Zimmerman ACE and Shane Reid are the "buddies" in the cutting room of what is shaping up to be the biggest, R-rated buddy movie of all time.  Zimmerman joined this film with two other Shawn Levy / Ryan Reynolds films to his credit, but it would be Mrs. Pool (Blake Lively) who would be Shane Reid's connection into the "Merc With a Mouth" franchise. Deadpool's peaceful existence comes crashing down in DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE when the Time Variance Authority recruits him to help safeguard the multiverse.  He soon unites with his would-be pal, Wolverine, to complete the mission and save his world from an existential threat. DEAN ZIMMERMAN, ACE DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE finds Dean collaborating once again with director and longtime friend, Shawn Levy.  The two have been working together for over twenty years on projects like the NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM franchise and a little series called STRANGER THINGS.  More recently, the two have joined forces with Ryan Reynolds for FREE GUY (2021) and THE ADAM PROJECT (2022).   Zimmerman and Levy are currently working on the much-anticipated final season of STRANGER THINGS.  Dean's father, Don Zimmerman, is a highly accomplished editor in his own right.   (yes, I totally hacked this from the write-up on Dean I did for THE ADAM PROJECT) SHANE REID As a partner of the award-winning post house Exile Edit, Shane has been nominated for, and won, multiple awards for his work in the commercial space with top brands including Apple, Adidas, BMW, Hennessy, Audi and the Olympics.  He quickly became one of the most trusted short form editors, working with such directors as Damien Chazelle, Terrence Malick, Andrew Dominik, Jason Reitman, Craig Gillespie, Blake Lively, John Hillcoat & Chloe Zhao. He has also cut multiple music videos for Taylor Swift, Paul McCartney, Florence + The Machine and Kamasi Washington. In 2018, Reid edited on the film A Hidden Life for director Terrence Malick.  He recently cut the short film I'm on Fire for director Michael Spiccia which premiered at the 2022 Toronto and Clermont-Ferrand International Festivals, as well as Sony Pictures' GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZERN EMPIRE. Editing Deadpool & Wolverine In our discussion with DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE editors, Dean Zimmerman ACE and Shane Reid, we talk about: Text messages…big text messages Stranger Things taking place in the MCU Masking up for ADR Jennifer Stellema, Superhero assistant Revisiting the rewinds The Credits Visit ExtremeMusic for all your production audio needs Watch Dean and his team break down scenes from Stranger Things Hear Shane talk about his work on GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZEN EMPIRE See what's new with Avid Media Composer Listen to Dean discuss doing FREE GUY and THE ADAM PROJECT with Shawn Levy and Ryan Reynolds Subscribe to The Rough Cut for more great interviews with the heroes of the editing room Explore The Rough Cut on YouTube  

On episode 1134 of Geek Confidential, Luke Kerr, Melodie Aikels and Mo Walker review Marvel's Deadpool and Wolverine. The GC crew dish everything about the Ryan Reynolds (Deadpool) and Hugh Jackman (Wolverine) led film. From the countless cameos from the Fox's legacy Marvel and X-Men franchises to the fight scenes and storyline, they plunge into it all. Was the Time Variance Authority used just right, too much or not enough? After Loki's season 2 finale, Luke expected a Loki (Tom Hiddelston) cameo, but Mo and Melodie are glad he didn't appear. With the success of Deadpool and Wolverine should Disney/Marvel develop films like Deadpool and Thor or Wolverine and Spider-Man? What's next for Deadpool and the X-Men being integrated into Disney's Avenger universe? Is it even a fair fight? How does Disney balance these iconic teams? All this and much more on the latest Geek Confidential podcast. Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠@GKConfidential⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠@Luke_Kerr⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠@MelodieAikels⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠@RealDanPearce⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠@DoctorMo77⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠Geek Confidential⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to Geek Confidential on ⁠⁠⁠iTunes⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Google Play⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠. Geek Confidential on: ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠iTunes⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ 

Tate and Jacob return to kick off their end-of-summer series; Connections! The following movies will have some connection to the previous film, it can be an actor, actress, director, or writer. Jacob and Tate review 2024's Deadpool & Wolverine starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman to kick things off. This movie was directed by Shawn Levy. GD4AM: 58/100 IMDb: 8.1/10 Metacritic: 56/100 Letterboxd: 3.7/5 RT: 78% Deadpool is offered a place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe by the Time Variance Authority, but instead recruits a variant of Wolverine to save his universe from extinction. This movie is currently only available in theaters. NEXT MOVIE REVIEW: The Town (2010), which is currently available for rent on most VOD platforms.

Episode Description: In this episode, Christopher Schnese and Stephen David Miller bring you a review of Deadpool & Wolverine. Directed by Shawn Levy. With Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, and Emma Corrin. Deadpool is offered a place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe by the Time Variance Authority, but instead recruits a variant of Wolverine to save his universe from extinction. Show Notes Hosts: • Christopher Schnese and Stephen David Miller Featured Review: • Deadpool & Wolverine The Verdict: • Stephen: Wait for Rental • Christopher: Must See Music for this Episode: • Hell Yeah by Ride Free Contact the show: • email: fans@thespoilerwarning.com Listener Survey: • Please help us by taking our survey

Episode Description: In this episode, Christopher Schnese and Stephen David Miller bring you a review of Deadpool & Wolverine. Directed by Shawn Levy. With Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, and Emma Corrin. Deadpool is offered a place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe by the Time Variance Authority, but instead recruits a variant of Wolverine to save his universe from extinction. Show Notes Hosts: • Christopher Schnese and Stephen David Miller Featured Review: • Deadpool & Wolverine The Verdict: • Stephen: Wait for Rental • Christopher: Must See Music for this Episode: • Hell Yeah by Ride Free Contact the show: • email: fans@thespoilerwarning.com Listener Survey: • Please help us by taking our survey

Join Nerds Talk Movies this week as our crew talks all kinds of spoilers for Deadpool And Wolverine. Here's a synopsis for Deadpool And Wolverine, courtesy of IMDb: "Deadpool is offered a place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe by the Time Variance Authority, but instead recruits a variant of Wolverine to save his universe from extinction." TNS Review Other Ways To Find Us TheNerdStash TheNerdStash TheNerdStash “Join Our Team!” Link TNS Network Podcasts Discord (Which is the best way to chat with us) The Latest Episode Of Power Up And Game The Latest Episode Of Longbox Hunters TNS Network Team Tristan Benns' Linktree Drew Garrison's Linktree What are your thoughts on Deadpool And Wolverine? Do you think we'll see Hugh Jackman back as Wolverine again? Join our Discord and let us know! Here's an updated schedule of what we're going to be covering over the next few weeks on Nerds Talk Movies (listed in the order of when they are scheduled to post): SDCC Marvel/DC/Star Wars News Episode - August 8th (Posting A Bit Later Than Usual) My Adventures With Superman Season 2 Spoiler Talk - August 12th

On this episode the boys breakdown their favorite scenes and cameos from the highly anticipated Marvel film, 'Deadpool & Wolverine'. Deadpool is offered a place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe by the Time Variance Authority, but instead recruits a variant of Wolverine to save his universe from extinction. (00:00 - SDCC News) (12:30 - Deadpool & Wolverine Review)

Deadpool is back. Wolverine is back. Marvel is back. This week, join Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) and Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) as they talk DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: Deadpool's peaceful existence comes crashing down when the Time Variance Authority recruits him to help safeguard the multiverse. He soon unites with his would-be pal, Wolverine, to complete the mission and save his world from an existential threat. Directed by: Shawn Levy Written by: Ryan Reynolds, Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, Zeb Wells, Shawn Levy Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Emma Corrin, Matthew Macfadyen, Rob Delaney, Morena Baccarin    @TheWatchAndTalk (Twitter/Instagram) Facebook.com/TheWatchAndTalk www.TheWatchAndTalk.com TheWatchAndTalk@gmail.com Support the show! www.Patreon.com/TheWatchAndTalk

Directed by: Shawn Levy Written by: Ryan Reynolds and others Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, and a cast of thousands. Synopsis: Deadpool's peaceful existence comes crashing down when the Time Variance Authority recruits him to help safeguard the multiverse. He soon unites with his would-be pal, Wolverine, to complete the mission and save his world from an existential threat. Discussion Topics: This week is all about Deadpool & Wolverine. We're diving deep into these iconic characters from their debut in movies to how we first learned about them outside of the cinematic universe. We'll discuss X-Men (2000) and its follow-ups, including X-Men Origins: Wolverine, The Wolverine (2016), Deadpool 1 and 2, and Logan, all leading up to Deadpool & Wolverine. Join the Conversation: Website: I Hate Critics Facebook: Everyone is a Critic Podcast X (formerly Twitter): @criticspod Instagram: @criticspod Patreon: Support us on Patreon Merch: TeePublic Store YouTube: Watch us on YouTube Jeff's Art: Jeff Lassiter Art Sean's Reviews: Sean at the Movies

Deadpool and Wolverine It's the culmination of the Deadpool trilogy.  It's the wrap up of 24 years of X-men films and FOX owned superheroes, plus it's the gentle nudging of the Mutant agenda into the 616 cinematic universe... and it's the ONLY MARVEL Movie coming out this year. It was always going to be huge! We just didn't know HOW huge. Huge Jackman that is! Sorry. It's the biggest summer blockbuster this year and its more chock-o-block with references and cameos and in jokes than one of our usual podcast episodes. But is it actually any good?! Listen in dear friends and find out! The whole team are gon' give it to ya this time round. With Dion and Quinny arguing over who gets the tight red suit and who gets the claws. Meanwhile Peta and Jill are off saving the multiverse instead! Deadpool's peaceful existence comes crashing down when the Time Variance Authority recruits him to help safeguard the multiverse. He soon unites with his would-be pal, Wolverine, to complete the mission and save his world from an existential threat. As always, a meta-aware thank-you to the variants and forgotten cameos who join in with the heroic conversation on the Twitch stream, live on each Tuesday night at 7:30pm AEDST. And an especially huge thanks to any of you Deadpool or Wolverine Variants who are kind enough to support us by putting some of that sweet Marvel Cash into our jar via Ko-Fi, or subscribing on twitch... every bit helps us to get that cloying taste of Disney out of our buttholes. If you feel so inclined drop us a sub we really love them, truly we do! The more subby mc-sub-faces we get, the more Emotes You get! TELL US WHAT EMOTES YOU WANT! we have a "But Why?" so why not a "Hunting of snark for Jill?" or something else? Every bit of your support helps us to keep Don't fret if you can't be there for the recording though as you can catch them on Youtube usually later that very night. Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss them! What changes would you like to see us make moving forward? https://youtu.be/XWB7b2-ZYLQ WE WANT YOUR FEEDBACK! Send in voicemails or emails to info@theperiodictableofawesome.com Please make sure to join our social networks too!  We're on: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TPToA/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/TPToA Facebook: www.facebook.com/PeriodicTableOfAwesome Instagram: www.instagram.com/theperiodictableofawesome/ https://youtu.be/Idh8n5XuYIA?si=lft99UVsMTtBSAUB

Deadpool and Wolverine has finally been released so this week I hit the theater to check out not just the biggest movie of the summer but possibly the biggest movie of the year! Deadpool is offered a place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe by the Time Variance Authority, but instead recruits a variant of Wolverine to save his universe from extinction. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Check us out on our Social Media sites below:

In this episode of the "Giant Mess" podcast, movie lover Neal Lynch recaps and reviews Deadpool and Wolverine, the most Deadpool movie in the history of Deadpool, a meta buddy comedy that ushers in the Mutant Era of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Deadpool and Wolverine is the first R-rated movie in the MCU, the first R-rated movie directly distributed under Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, and the first R-rated movie to cross $200 million domestically in its opening weekend. Cast Ryan Reynolds as Wade Wilson / Deadpool: A wisecracking mercenary from Earth-10005 with accelerated healing but severe scarring over his body after undergoing an experimental regenerative mutation to treat terminal cancer Writer Rhett Reese described Deadpool as a fish-out-of water in the film, a lunatic dropped into the "sane world" of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Hugh Jackman as James "Logan" Howlett / Wolverine: A former member of the X-Men and a mutant with healing abilities, retractable claws, and an adamantium-infused skeleton. Matthew Macfadyen as Mr. Paradox: A Time Variance Authority (TVA) agent who oversees an unsanctioned project to speed up the death of Earth-10005 by using the "Time Ripper", a machine which can mercy kill timelines. Paradox hopes to prove himself with this to become the leader of the TVA.Synopsis: Deadpool is offered a place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe by the Time Variance Authority, but instead recruits a variant of Wolverine to save his universe from extinction. Deadpool's peaceful existence comes crashing down when the Time Variance Authority recruits him to help safeguard the multiverse. He soon unites with his would-be pal, Wolverine, to complete the mission and save his world from an existential threat. Movie Reviews from Giant Mess Podcast - https://bit.ly/GiantMessMovieReviews TV Show Reactions from Giant Mess Podcast - https://bit.ly/GiantMessTV Funny Stories from Giant Mess Podcast -  https://bit.ly/GiantMessFunnyStories  ABOUT NEAL LYNCH: I'm an Irish-Italian-American who graduated from 1) a Catholic high school (even though I'm not Catholic), and 2) a college known for producing doctors and lacrosse players, then became neither. I was a former 4th string college quarterback and middle relief pitcher who thought an overpriced film and media studies degree was a smart choice. Now, I'm a single dad who likes to blog, vlog, podcast, write, edit, optimize, strategize, and over-analyze.   ABOUT "GIANT MESS": "Giant Mess" is a sloppy sports and entertainment talk show hosted by a giant mess, the Real Cinch Neal Lynch. Neal's a single dad who loves to talk New York Giants football, Mets baseball, movies, TV shows, and comedy. The podcast has movie reviews, tv show recaps and reactions, post-game analysis, predictions, and funny stories about life. I've written three feature length screenplays, plus thousands of articles including posts for COED, GuySpeed, TheFW, TV Fanatic, G-MEN HQ, BroBible, and NFL Spin Zone.  I've also authored scripts for Woven Digital's short-form videos published by UPROXX and BroBible.  Here are links to my writing samples: NFL Spin Zone http://nflspinzone.com/author/neallynch/   BroBible http://brobible.com/author/neallynch/   GmenHQ http://gmenhq.com/author/neallynch/   TV Fanatic - https://www.tvfanatic.com/authors/neal-lynch/   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   Giant Mess Facebook Page - http://bit.ly/GiantMessFB    Twitter - http://bit.ly/NealLynchTW      Personal Instagram - http://bit.ly/NealLynchIG    Giant Mess Instagram - https://bit.ly/GiantMessInstagram  Subscribe to Giant Mess on Apple Podcasts - http://bit.ly/GiantMessApple    Subscribe to Giant Mess on Spotify - http://bit.ly/GiantMessSpotify 

Let's f***ing go! Directed by Shawn Levy, Deadpool & Wolverine is the superhero film based on Marvel Comics featuring the characters Deadpool and Wolverine. It was produced by Marvel Studios, Maximum Effort, and 21 Laps Entertainment, distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, and is the 34th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) whilst also being the sequel to Deadpool (2015) and Deadpool 2 (2018). Deadpool's (Ryan Reynolds) peaceful existence comes crashing down when the Time Variance Authority recruits him to help safeguard the multiverse. He soon unites with his would-be pal, Wolverine (Hugh Jackman), to complete the mission and save his world from an existential threat.

Review of Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) **WARNING** This Episode does NOT contain spoilers! **WARNING** Deadpool's peaceful existence comes crashing down when the Time Variance Authority recruits him to help safeguard the multiverse. He soon unites with his would-be pal, Wolverine, to complete the mission and save his world from an existential threat. #Deadpool #DeadpoolAndWolverine #Marvel ---- The Crew: JStar: https://www.twitch.tv/jstar0420 LadiiGi: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/LadiiGi⁠⁠⁠⁠ ---- Web: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.verbalvibemode.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkTree: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/verbalvibemode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ---- Executive Music Producer - Brown Tiger: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bio.link/browntiger⁠

Welcome to another action-packed episode of The Commentary Booth! This week, we're diving into the latest Marvel Cinematic Universe adventure: Deadpool & Wolverine. Join our hosts as they break down the epic team-up between the Merc with a Mouth & everyone's favourite adamantium-clawed mutant. In this episode, we explore the thrilling continuation of Deadpool's story six years after the events of Deadpool 2. Now living a quiet life, Wade Wilson is pulled back into the chaos by the Time Variance Authority for a mission that reunites him with Wolverine. Our hosts share their thoughts on the film's major plot points, character arcs, & unforgettable moments that make this crossover a must-watch.Highlights include:Dynamic Duo: The chemistry between Deadpool & Wolverine, & how it elevates the film.Epic Battles: Breakdown of the most intense & gory fight scenes.Laugh Out Loud: A look at the movie's natural humour & memorable jokes.Cameo Extravaganza: Discussion on the cameos that enhance the story, including surprises & Easter eggs.MCU Connections: How this film fits into the broader Marvel Cinematic Universe & its implications for future films.Join us for a hilarious & insightful review that captures the essence of Deadpool & Wolverine. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to the MCU, this episode offers something for everyone. Don't miss out on the fun!Tune in now to The Commentary Booth for the ultimate Deadpool & Wolverine review!This week's episode is brought to you by Australian Wrestling Cards.Check out more great content from Pario Magazine on our website.-----------------------------------------------------SUPPORT PARIO MAGAZINE & THE COMMENTARY BOOTH- PATREON- BUY MERCH- AMAZON PRIME VIDEO- Subscribe to AEW Plus using my code (q0yydoz) to earn $10 in FITE creditMY EQUIPMENT- Elgato Facecam- Rode PodMic- Elgato Wave Mic Arm LP- StreamYardFOLLOW JAMIE ON SOCIAL MEDIA- Twitter- Facebook- Instagram- TikTokFOLLOW PARIO MAGAZINE ON SOCIAL MEDIA- Twitter- Facebook- Instagram

Spoilers- Mike and Mike sit down to discuss the greatness that is Deadpool!! Deadpool is offered a place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe by the Time Variance Authority, but instead recruits a variant of Wolverine to save his universe from extinction.

Send us a Text Message.Christian, Devin, and Mike celebrate San Diego Comic-Con 2024 by reviewing Marvel Studios' first R-rated movie featuring Deadpool & Wolverine. Deadpool's peaceful existence comes crashing down when the Time Variance Authority recruits him to help safeguard the multiverse. He soon unites with his would-be pal, Wolverine, to complete the mission and save his world from an existential threat. TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:Start / Housekeeping (00:18)Non-Spoiler Section (08:40)Spoiler Section (21:18)Final Thoughts and Ratings (01:14:14)Coming Up Next / Closing  (01:20:14)Mike Thomas Outlets:Link TreeCollider.comThe Chatter After PodcastThe Amateur OtakuContact Film Optix Rate and Review us on Apple Podcast and Spotify on your podcast platform of choice! Email us at filmoptix@gmail.com Tweet at us @FilmOptix Follow us @Film Optix on Instagram Follow us on Letterboxd Visit our Website Thank you for listening!!!

In this weeks episode of the world's-fastest-movie-review podcast Jackson and Mike review TWO new films!!! First “DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE” Deadpool's peaceful existence comes crashing down when the Time Variance Authority recruits him to help safeguard the multiverse. He soon unites with his would-be pal, Wolverine, to complete the mission and save his world from an existential threat. Starring Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Emma Corrin and Matthew Macfadyen. Then a quick review of “THE IMAGINARY”. an imaginary boy born from the imagination of a young girl named Amanda, learns he will disappear if Amanda forgets him. He arrives in a town where imaginary friends who have been forgotten by humans live.

SPOILER FREE FOR 41 MINUTES...We discuss the latest entry into the MCU -  'Deadpool & Wolverine'What did you think of the movie?  Did you enjoy the selfaware fan service?  Was it too gimmicky?Directed by Shawn Levy and starring Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman & Emma Corrin -  Deadpool's peaceful existence comes crashing down when the Time Variance Authority recruits him to help safeguard the multiverse. In order to save his own world, Deadpool teams up with Wolverine to defeat a common enemy.Join the conversation on social media - @MACandGUpodcast

Quick Take: Deadpool and Wolverine is the unlikely team-up that makes all Deadpool's most fervent wishes come true. From the irreverent fourth-wall break that sets the stage for both the rather straightfoward quest to come and hyper-meta poke at the superhero character's past as prologue.  Longtime collaborators Ryan and Reynolds and director Shawn Levy enter the MCU with a song in their hearts and sway in their hips. If you're expecting being under the Disney mantel to tone down the violence, raunchiness, or Deadpool's sexpest ways, go on ahead and put that notion aside. Reynolds and the rest of the writing team cagily stare the Disney "no-no" list in the face then kick it in the shin. Despite some pacing issues, unfortunate visual ticks, and more than a few songs that stay past far past their usefulness, Deadpool and Wolverine tells a slippery story that underutilizes its original ensemble choosing instead to traverse the multi-verse as only Deadpool can. The narrative holding this buddy comedy being suprisingly straightforward it refuses to abandon the cheekiness what this franchise is best known for. So, if you're looking for a Deadpool adventure that's unabashedly madcap and makes the most of its leads then you're in the right place.  ♦♦♦ Director: Shawn Levy Writers: Ryan Reynolds, Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, Zeb Wells, Shawn Levy Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Emma Corrin, Matthew MacFadyen,  Runtime:  2 Hour 7 Minutes Synopsis: Deadpool's peaceful existence comes crashing down when the Time Variance Authority recruits him to help safeguard the multiverse.   Deadpool & Wolverine opeans nationswide (US) theaters July 26, 2024 Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Follow us on Twitter: @Phenomblak @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic.  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network   Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  

Quick Take: Deadpool and Wolverine is the unlikely team-up that makes all Deadpool's most fervent wishes come true. From the irreverent fourth-wall break that sets the stage for both the rather straightfoward quest to come and hyper-meta poke at the superhero character's past as prologue.  Longtime collaborators Ryan and Reynolds and director Shawn Levy enter the MCU with a song in their hearts and sway in their hips. If you're expecting being under the Disney mantel to tone down the violence, raunchiness, or Deadpool's sexpest ways, go on ahead and put that notion aside. Reynolds and the rest of the writing team cagily stare the Disney "no-no" list in the face then kick it in the shin. Despite some pacing issues, unfortunate visual ticks, and more than a few songs that stay past far past their usefulness, Deadpool and Wolverine tells a slippery story that underutilizes its original ensemble choosing instead to traverse the multi-verse as only Deadpool can. The narrative holding this buddy comedy being suprisingly straightforward it refuses to abandon the cheekiness what this franchise is best known for. So, if you're looking for a Deadpool adventure that's unabashedly madcap and makes the most of its leads then you're in the right place.  ♦♦♦ Director: Shawn Levy Writers: Ryan Reynolds, Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, Zeb Wells, Shawn Levy Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Emma Corrin, Matthew MacFadyen,  Runtime:  2 Hour 7 Minutes Synopsis: Deadpool's peaceful existence comes crashing down when the Time Variance Authority recruits him to help safeguard the multiverse.   Deadpool & Wolverine opeans nationswide (US) theaters July 26, 2024 Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Follow us on Twitter: @Phenomblak @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic.  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network   Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  

If you're overwhelmed by #MarvelMovies and want a little help before #DeadpoolAndWolverine, we got you. “Let's f%$&ing go…” The third Deadpool movie, but the first time with Disney behind the wheel. Deadpool's peaceful existence comes crashing down when the Time Variance Authority recruits him to help safeguard the multiverse. And he's gonna need a familiar friend with an awesome name and some adamantium claws. Don't worry. They won't rewrite “Logan”. Welcome to the Mutliverse this summer. We'll see you at the movies for this one July 28th at @marcusronnies! See it with us and help us raise funds for our show and the @hdsanational. Link in bio. Thanks @mountmymftv for joining us! More here: https://mostlysuperheroes.com/season-5-blogcast/deadpool-wolverine-2024  ©2024 Carrogan Ventures, LLC

“Let's f%$&ing go…” The third Deadpool movie, but the first time with Disney behind the wheel. Deadpool's peaceful existence comes crashing down when the Time Variance Authority recruits him to help safeguard the multiverse. And he's gonna need a familiar friend with an awesome name and some adamantium claws. Don't worry. They won't rewrite “Logan”. Welcome to the Mutliverse this summer. We'll see you at the movies for this one! INTRODUCTION  The upcoming Disney Marvel movie "Deadpool & Wolverine" is set to be a game-changer in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). This film is a result of Disney's acquisition of 21st Century Fox, which has brought together characters from separate universes under one roof. This merger has allowed for the integration of characters like Deadpool and the X-Men into the MCU.  THE PLOT  In "Deadpool & Wolverine", Wolverine, played by Hugh Jackman, is recovering from his injuries when he crosses paths with the loudmouth Deadpool, played by Ryan Reynolds. They team up to defeat a common enemy.  THE MULTIVERSE CONNECTION  The movie is set in the multiverse, connecting it to other Marvel properties. One of the significant connections is with the TV series "Loki" and the Time Variance Authority (TVA). The TVA, introduced in "Loki", is an organization in charge of maintaining the Sacred Timeline and ensuring the Marvel Multiverse remains intact [6]. In "Deadpool & Wolverine", the TVA comes knocking on Wade Wilson's (Deadpool's) door [6]. Deadpool finds himself in front of Matthew Macfayden's TVA Agent Paradox, who introduces Deadpool to the MCU. This connection to the TVA and Loki adds a new layer of complexity and excitement to the film.  THE VILLAIN: CASSANDRA NOVA  The villain in "Deadpool & Wolverine" is Cassandra Nova, played by Emma Corrin. In the comics, Cassandra Nova is a genocidal mutant with terrifying powers and a dark origin story. She is technically not Charles Xavier's twin, but they did share a womb, and she turned out to be the evil one [18]. In the movie, Nova effortlessly fights off Wolverine with telekinesis, hinting at her immense power. She possesses a wide array of powers like telepathy, mind control, and healing factor, making her a dangerous threat.  RELEASE DATE  The movie is set to release on July 26, 2024  CONCLUSION  "Deadpool & Wolverine" is shaping up to be an exciting addition to the MCU, bringing together beloved characters in a new context. With its connections to the multiverse and the TVA, as well as a formidable villain, the movie promises to be a thrilling adventure.  Stay tuned for more updates and get ready for a fantastic cinematic experience!  https://mostlysuperheroes.com/season-5-blogcast/deadpool-wolverine-2024  ©2024 Carrogan Ventures, LLC

On this episode of Ghost-Spider Groupies: Pax and Abigail usher in a new era of Ghost-Spider comics by discussing Spider-Gwen: The Ghost-Spider #1! Gwen-65 begins her new life living on Earth-616 permanently, under the protection of the Time Variance Authority. The catch is, she can't suit up nor let any of her friends know she's there full-time! Why?! What's the BIG secret?! Plus: The Week-Gwend Update, bureaucrats, Russians, and tinfoil hat theories! E-mail us at ghostspidergroupies@gmail.com or tweet us @GSGroupies with any questions or thoughts on the show and next month's comic, Spider-Gwen: The Ghost-Spider #2. Thanks for listening. Spider-Gwen/Ghost-Spider Reading List and Where to Buy This week's comic: Spider-Gwen: The Ghost-Spider #1 Next month's comic: Spider-Gwen: The Ghost-Spider #2 Music: Green Daze by Audionautix http://audionautix.com

Join us for a return to the center of the multiverse as Jeff, Dave, Steve, and John timeslip back into the Time Variance Authority in Loki season 2! BONUS: the boys share some thoughts about the MCU Netflix shows, aka "The Defenders Saga"!

We have finally arrived at the end of Loki. Does the finally do justice to the incredible show that we've come to love? Find out on this episode of Assembly Required!This episode of Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective is brought to you by Audible. Go to https://www.audibletrial.com/assemblyrequired for a free 30-day trial today!Assembly Required has a Patreon! Join us at https://www.patreon.com/assemblyrequired for access to our exclusive Discord server, Patron-exclusive bonus episodes, and other benefits! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Join us as we dive deep into the exciting world of 'Loki Season 2', the latest installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). This season, we see the return of Tom Hiddleston as the charismatic god of mischief, Loki. We'll explore the intricate storyline, where Loki, alongside Mobius, Hunter B-15, Victor Timely, OB, and others from the Time Variance Authority, navigates the complexities of the multiverse. Our discussion will also cover the contributions of key cast members like Sophia Di Martino, Jonathan Majors, Wunmi Mosaku, Eugene Cordero, and Owen Wilson, as well as the direction by Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead, with head writing by Eric Martin. Get ready for an in-depth analysis of the characters, plot twists, and how this season ties into the broader MCU narrative!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5939723/advertisement

Christian and Devin review Season 2 of Loki (Episodes 2-6), a Disney+ original series set within Phase 5 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. [Spoiler-Free] Season 2 picks up in the aftermath of the shocking season finale when Loki finds himself in a battle for the soul of the Time Variance Authority. Along with Mobius, Hunter B-15 and a team of new and returning characters, Loki navigates an ever-expanding and increasingly dangerous multiverse in search of Sylvie, Judge Renslayer, Miss Minutes and the truth of what it means to possess free will and glorious purpose. The series stars Tom Hiddleston, Sophia Di Martino, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Wunmi Mosaku, Eugene Cordero, Rafael Casal, Tara Strong, Kate Dickie, Liz Carr, Neil Ellice, with Jonathan Majors, Ke Huy Quan and Owen Wilson. Marvel Studios' Loki, Season 2 Premieres Thursday, October 5 on Disney+ with new episodes weekly.TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:Start / Housekeeping (00:18)Loki Season 2 Spoiler Free Reactions (08:49)Loki Season 2  Spoiler  Reactions  (20:49)Final Thoughts  and Ratings (29:51)Coming Up Next / Closing (33:16)Contact Film Optix Rate and Review us on Apple Podcast and Spotify on your podcast platform of choice! Email us at filmoptix@gmail.com Tweet at us @FilmOptix Follow us @Film Optix on Instagram Follow us on Letterboxd Visit our Website Thank you for listening!!!

We've already arrived at the penultimate episode of season two of the Disney+ series, LOKI, and The Assembly Required crew has a lot to say about the episode and...a bunch of other semi-related things. Weird, right?. Join Eduardo, Peach3z, and Chris as they ponder how season two may conclude while also being confused about Loki's new powers. Chris tells us some fun facts, the gang dissects a recent Variety article, and YOU take a shot every time we say "spaghetti" (safely, please).This episode of Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective is brought to you by Audible. Go to https://www.audibletrial.com/assemblyrequired for a free 30-day trial today!Assembly Required has a Patreon! Join us at https://www.patreon.com/assemblyrequired for access to our exclusive Discord server, Patron-exclusive bonus episodes, and other benefits! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

On this SPECIAL EDITION of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined by the CREATIVE TEAM behind LOKI SEASON 2 including: Composer NATALIE HOLT, Director DAN DELEEUW, Costume Designer CHRISTINE WADA, Production Designer & Director KASRA FARAHANI, and Cinematographer ISAAC BAUMAN. Interviews were conducted throughout the month of October 2023. Set within Phase 5 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Season 2 of the Loki picks up in the aftermath of the shocking season finale when Loki finds himself in a battle for the soul of the Time Variance Authority. Loki Season 2 is currently streaming on Disney+ with the season finale set to premiere November 9, 2023. Watch and listen to The Movie Podcast now on all podcast feeds, YouTube, and TheMoviePodcast.ca Get a whole month of great cinema FREE on MUBI: mubi.com/themoviepodcast Contact: hello@themoviepodcast.ca FOLLOW US Daniel on X, Instagram, Rotten Tomatoes, and Letterboxd Shahbaz on X, Instagram, Rotten Tomatoes, and Letterboxd Anthony on X, Instagram, Rotten Tomatoes, and Letterboxd The Movie Podcast on YouTube, X, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, and Rotten Tomatoes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Patrick Klepek and David Chen dive into Loki's season 2 premiere, “Ouroboros” We start by talking about our thoughts about what Loki season 1 did well and where we felt it could've improved. Then, it's time for a full-blown review and recap of the first episode of season 2.We've missed the world of the Time Variance Authority! Is there any MCU show that has ever looked better than Loki? How painful does Loki's time-slipping look, exactly? How do we feel about the Jonathan Majors of it all? How perfect is Ke Huy Quan for this show? And what are our hopes and expectations for this season of television? Listen to hear us discuss all this and more!We'll be covering Loki weekly right here on Decoding TV, so stay tuned to hear our reaction to each episode this season!Links:Email us and let us know what you think at decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)comListen to Patrick's videogame podcast, Remap RadioSubscribe to Patrick's newsletter, CrossplayFollow this podcast on InstagramFollow this podcast on TiktokSubscribe to David's free newsletter, Decoding EverythingFollow David on InstagramFollow David on Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Christian ans Devin review Episodes 1 of Loki Season 2, a Disney+ original series set within Phase 5 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. [Spoiler-Free] Season 2 picks up in the aftermath of the shocking season finale when Loki finds himself in a battle for the soul of the Time Variance Authority. Along with Mobius, Hunter B-15 and a team of new and returning characters, Loki navigates an ever-expanding and increasingly dangerous multiverse in search of Sylvie, Judge Renslayer, Miss Minutes and the truth of what it means to possess free will and glorious purpose. The series stars Tom Hiddleston, Sophia Di Martino, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Wunmi Mosaku, Eugene Cordero, Rafael Casal, Tara Strong, Kate Dickie, Liz Carr, Neil Ellice, with Jonathan Majors, Ke Huy Quan and Owen Wilson. Marvel Studios' Loki, Season 2 Premieres Thursday, October 5 on Disney+ with new episodes weekly.TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:Start / Housekeeping (00:18)Loki Episode 1  Spoiler Free Reactions (05:28)Final Thoughts (21:31)Coming Up Next / Closing (22:28)Contact Film Optix Rate and Review us on Apple Podcast and Spotify on your podcast platform of choice! Email us at filmoptix@gmail.com Tweet at us @FilmOptix Follow us @Film Optix on Instagram Follow us on Letterboxd Visit our Website Thank you for listening!!!