First Run - Wonder Woman 1984

For our first First Run episode in a long time, we're revealing the truth about the second cinematic adventure of DC Comic's greatest heroine by wrapping our golden lasso around Wonder Woman 1984. Amid the storm of criticism and controversy surrounding Patty Jenkins' follow-up to her 2017 hit, how does the movie fare with us? Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, but not nearly enough Robin Wright.

Our theme song is "Nostalgia TV" by Edward Jonathan Blakeley through Lynne Publishing.

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Where do you stand on Diana's latest quest? Do you know where we parked our invisible jet? What are your hopes for Wonder Woman III? Leave a comment and keep the conversation going.

First Run - 6/14/2019

In the latest installment of Cinemaspection: First Run, we attend the coronation of Godzilla: King of the Monsters, party like crazy with Ma, and witness the second coming of the most famous X-Men story with Dark Phoenix. Warning: Contains explicit language and mild spoilers.



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Episode 85: Avengers: Endgame

The Infinity Saga comes to a spectacular end and the Marvel Cinematic Universe reaches a turning point as we assemble to discuss Avengers: Endgame. Listen as we ruminate on the fates of Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Black Widow, and the rest of Earth's mightiest heroes, check the accuracy of our post-Infinity War predictions, and further speculate on the future of the MCU. Warning: Contains HUGE spoilers, explicit language, but no post-credit scenes.



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Where do you think the MCU goes from here? What would you give up to get the Soul Stone? Have any other merchandising concepts for Stormbreaker? Leave a comment and keep the conversation going.

First Run - 4/13/2019

For our latest installment of Cinemaspection: First Run, we say the magic word and fly with Shazam!, witness the resurrection of one Stephen King's creepiest stories, Pet Sematary, and tilt at windmills with Terry Gilliam's long-awaited The Man Who Killed Don Quixote.



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Unbreakable - Supplement

While we try to cover as much as we can in our episodes, there's always more to see, hear, and read about a movie that can enhance your viewing experience. If you enjoyed our episode on Unbreakable, here's a few extra bits you might find interesting...

Episode 82: Unbreakable

Are you ready for the truth? If so, listen as Kyle joins us to break down M. Night Shyamalan's superpowered thriller Unbreakable. We discuss the twists and turns of Shyamalan's filmography, examine the movie's place in the superhero subgenre, and try to predict what strange surprises may await us in Shyamalan's upcoming follow-up film Glass. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers (for this film and others in Shyamalan's filmography, particularly Split), and breakfast drink fashion coordination.



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Have you had a miraculous escape from injury? What would your preferred superpower be? Did you see that twist coming? Leave a comment and keep the conversation going.

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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Do you think the podcast needs international oversight? Would you prefer that Cap leave future generations of the Carter family alone? Is there a Marvel hero that hasn't hit the screen you think deserves an origin movie? Leave a comment and keep the discussion going.

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 Outtake: Melting Down the Man of Steel

While recording out last episode on Superman: The Movie, Ellie and I commented on the various sequels and spin-offs, eventually getting into a little debate about the merits of Zack Snyder's Man of Steel.

I wrote about the movie a while back, but here we get Ellie's perspective. While brief, the discussion ran a bit too long for the episode and had to be trimmed down but we thought it would be interesting to present it uncut here as everyone gears up for the sequel, Batman v. Superman. Be advised if you haven't seen Man of Steel yet, we do get into some spoilers. Enjoy.



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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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Want to discuss your favorite cinematic Superman? Can you read our minds? Are you interested in purchasing some beachfront property on Lex Luthor's new west coast? Leave a comment and keep the discussion going.

Movie In-Jokes: Man of Steel

One of the fun games when watching movies is to spot references, secret messages and gags that filmmakers, film crews and actors can slip into movies to pay tribute to films they love, have a bit of fun with their previous work, or give the cinematic equivalent of a shout-out. Here's a spotter's guide to these inside jokes.

This time, some set decoration hints at a future encounter for the last son of Krypton in a nearly subliminal image hidden in Zack Snyder's divisive Man of Steel from last year.

Review - Kick-Ass 2

Spoilers - The Wolverine (2013)

Ok, I felt we probably had to talk a little bit about the mid-credit scene for The Wolverine, and there are a few quick observations I wanted to make about the film itself and its possible ramifications for the X-Men franchise.

Needless to say, do not read further unless you've seen the film or don't mind having some key elements of the movie (as well as X-Men: The Last Stand and some possible plot points of the next X-Men film for that matter) spoiled.

Review - The Wolverine (2013)

Spoilers - Man of Steel (2013)

Ok, hopefully you've read my entry on Man of Steel. If not you can check it out here.

After someone expressed their displeasure at seeing a spoiler in a previous review, despite the precautions I tried to take, I thought it'd be best if I discussed spoilers in a separate entry to ensure no one sees anything they don't want to.

So here's your warning: do not read on if you don't want several important plot points from the finale of Man of Steel revealed to you.

Review - Man of Steel (2013)

Review - Iron Man 3 (2013)