Episode 69: Avengers: Infinity War

It's finally here. A decade of colorful outfits, thrilling heroics, and mind-boggling continuity culminates in the ultimate Marvel Cinematic Universe cross-over, Avengers: Infinity War. As we recover from our viewing experience, we discuss the pragmatic evil of the villainous Thanos, highlight the film's depiction of competent, cooperative women and neurotic, combative men, and assess the damage wrought upon the Marvel universe. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and too much finger-snapping.



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Do you have any predictions for the next Avengers film? What would you do with an Infinity Gauntlet? Why is Gamora? Leave a comment below and keep the conversation going.

Episode 36: Captain America: Civil War

It's time to pick a side as Corinne and Tim leap into the fray with the newest Marvel movie, Captain America: Civil War. We debate the ethical positions of Team Cap and Team Iron Man, comment on the romantic tension between Captain America and the Winter Soldier, and impatiently await the inevitable Black Widow and Black Panther films to come. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and BUCKY!!!



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Episode 33: Batman

Bob, Corinne, and Tim prowl the dark alleys of Gotham to take on the cultural phenomenon that was Tim Burton's Batman from 1989. We discuss the controversial casting of Michael Keaton as the Caped Crusader, compare the movie's depiction of the Dark Knight to his other TV and film appearances, and ponder the Batmobile-sized plot holes in its screenplay. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and speculation on the potential crime-fighting career of the Mooseman!



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You ever tango with Satan bathed in lunar illumination? Do you think the Keaton Batcave is the lesser for lacking a giant penny? Want to speculate on what Alexander Knox's legal fees for the inevitable sexual harassment litigation would amount to? Leave a comment and keep the discussion going.

Episode 32: Superman: The Movie

After nearly forty years, Ellie and Tim still believe a man can fly as they talk about the Man of Steel's first feature film outing, Superman: The Movie from 1978. We discuss the value of Superman as an symbol of optimism and decency in a cynical age, comment on the perceived religious metaphors in the Superman mythos, and Ellie describes their childhood encounter with the man himself, Christopher Reeve. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, truth, justice, and the American way.



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Episode 31: Creepshow

Don't tell the parents! Bob offers a comics history lesson and Tim deals with childhood trauma as they look at George Romero's Creepshow from 1982. Topics discussed include the warped moral code of horror comics, how Romero's social commentary seeps into the film's segments, and just what the hell that thing in the crate is. Warning: Contains explicit language and spoilers, but if you want cake you'll have to bring it yourself.



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