The Bat-Jar Podcast
Welcome to the Bat-Jar Podcast, hosted by Average Joe and Asian Jon. In a world overtaken by nerd culture, how is someone with limited knowledge of comic books, superheroes, anime, and movies supposed to get by? Join Average Joe as he takes Asian Jon on a journey to discover the hidden secrets of the biggest franchises today.
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To quote Cyborg: "I heard about you. Didn't think you were real." After years of speculation, hashtags, and a global pandemic, director Zack Snyder has released his version of the film he began working on back in 2015.
Does the vision of original director Zack Snyder turn the much maligned Justice League movie into a masterpiece? Does the final result justify the existence of the #releasetheSnyderCut movement? Why did Joss Whedon and Warner Brothers make the decisions they made 4 years ago?
To avoid SPOILERS for "Zack Snyder's Justice League", skip over 43:18- 1:10:03 of the episode.
Music and audio from "Zack Snyder's Justice League" is the property of Junkie XL, Charles Roven, Deborah Snyder, Warner Bros. Pictures, DC Films, Access Entertainment, Dune Entertainment, Atlas Entertainment, and The Stone Quarry .
The intro and outro music was created by Rob Koechl and Jeremy Eckert. We thank them for their generous support of this podcast.
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Disney's latest princess has come to theatres and Disney+ with a sword and a dragon in tow. Yet it has earned less at the box office than other movies released during the pandemic. What does this mean for the future of Disney's movie releases?
And what does a Disney movie set in a South-Asian inspired fantasy world look like? Join us for a spoiler-free conversation about the movie and Average Joe's first trip to the movie theatres in over six months!
Music and audio from "Raya & The Last Dragon" is the property of James Newton Howard, Osnat Shurer, Peter Del Vecho, Walt Disney Pictures, and Walt Disney Animation Studios.
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This week the boys and Mljonir get together to discuss "The Boys". Just when you think the superhero genre has been satirized and deconstructed enough, here comes the comic book turned streaming series to prove that there is still more to be done with this concept. What is appealing about this world superheroes are essentially the bad guys? And does the bleak atmosphere presented by the series ruin the experience?
To avoid SPOILERS for the first two seasons of "The Boys", skip over 52:25 - 1:02:58 of the episode.
Music and audio from "The Boys (2019)" is the property of Christopher Lennertz, Eric Kripke, Hartley Gorenstein, Gabriel Garcia, Nick Barrucci, Sony Pictures Television, Amazon Studios, Point Grey Pictures, Original Film, Kripke Enterprises, Kickstart Entertainment, and KFL Nightsky Proudctions.
The intro and outro music was created by Rob Koechl and Jeremy Eckert. We thank them for their generous support of this podcast.
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This week we take a look ahead to the rest of 2021 and the movies which (at the time of our recording) are scheduled to be released in this calendar year. Without clarity on whether the pandemic will cause further delays (or how streaming options will impact these releases) we share about what we are excited for in this year's releases.
The intro and outro music was created by Rob Koechl and Jeremy Eckert. We thank them for their generous support of this podcast.
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This week, Ms. Dis joins Average Joe to go through the official ranking of the animated Disney movies released between 2000 and 2009. Are there any diamonds in the rough from this period in Disney's history?
In a decade when Dreamworks, Pixar, and other studios were winning at the box office, the House of Mouse was taking hit after hit. What happened during this decade that led to a string of flops and what animated movies managed to find success?
Music and audio clips used in this episode are the property of Walt Disney Pictures and Walt Disney Animation Studios.
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There's the old saying "hindsight is 2020". Well today we are looking back on the year that has passed by and giving some hindsight for the year where everything we know changed. Of course, through the lens of nerd and geek culture.
The intro and outro music was created by Rob Koechl and Jeremy Eckert. We thank them for their generous support of this podcast.
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Yakko, Wakko, Dot, Pinky, The Brain, Slappy the Squirrel, and many others join us inside the Bat-Jar for a truly chaotic episode. Regarded by some as the greatest cartoon ever made, "Animaniacs" has created a legacy of great characters, clever writing, and show-stopping music.
Music and audio from "Animaniacs" is the property of Richard Stone, Tom Ruegger, Steven Spielberg, Warner Bros. Animation and Amblin Entertainment.
Music and audio from "Animaniacs (2020)" is the property of Richard Stone, Julie Bernstein, Steven Bernstein, Wellesley Wild, Steven Spielberg, Warner Bros. Animation, Amblin Television, and Hulu.
The intro and outro music was created by Rob Koechl and Jeremy Eckert. We thank them for their generous support of this podcast.
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This week we take the lasso of truth and ask "Wonder Woman 1984" some hard hitting questions. Can Wonder Woman able to save the movie industry? Was releasing this film on streaming and theatres a good idea? Why does this movie remind Average Joe of "Batman Returns"? Does it improve or take away from the success of the first movie?
To avoid SPOILERS for "Wonder Woman 1984" skip over 47:27- 1:10:07 of the episode.
Music and audio from "Justice League Unlimited" is the property of Kristopher Carter, Lolita Ritmanis, Michael McCuistion, Dwayne McDuffie, Bruce Timm, James Tucker, Shaun McLaughlin, Warner Bros. Animation, and DC Comics.
Music and audio from "Wonder Woman 1984" is th eproperty of Hans Zimmer, Charles Roven, Deborah Snyder, Zack Snyder, Stephen Jones, Patty Jenkins, Gal Gadot, DC Films, Atlas Entertainment, and The Stone Quarry.
The intro and outro music was created by Rob Koechl and Jeremy Eckert. We thank them for their generous support of this podcast.
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Special guest Filitron joins us for a mind-bending conversation about the new Disney Plus series "WandaVision". Now that the MCU has entered the streaming arena, we find ourselves asking many, many questions about this television series that is full of mysteries and allows for much speculation.
Music and audio from "WandaVision" is the property of Robert Lopez, Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Chuck Hayward, Jac Schaeffer, Kevin Feige, and Marvel Studios.
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We're back for a second installment of putting the new Star Wars streaming series under the microscope. Is Mando in a cult? How much of the show's success comes from Baby Yoda? Where will the show go with the story now that 3 spinoff series have been announced?
Music and audio from "The Mandalorian" is the property of Ludwig Goransson, Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni, Kathleen Kennedy, Colin Wilson, Lucasfilm, and Golem Creations.
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It's a new year but the inside of the Bat-Jar is still full of nerdy and geeky goodness. Libra the Book Lady and Mljonir join us this week we put the Disney Plus series "The Mandalorian" under the microscope to answer the many questions about this television event. Why did it take so long to make a live-action Star Wars show? How does the series bring cinematic quality to episodic storytelling? Why does this show succeed where the newer Star Wars movies have failed?
Music and audio from "Star Wars: The Clone Wars Season 2 Behind the Scenes" is the property of Lucasfilm.
Music and audio from "The Mandalorian" is the property of Ludwig Goransson, Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni, Kathleen Kennedy, Colin Wilson, Lucasfilm, and Golem Creations.
The intro and outro music was created by Rob Koechl and Jeremy Eckert. We thank them for their generous support of this podcast.
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We finish off 2020 by talking about the future of movie theatres and having a conversation about the best Christmas movie released in the past few years, "Klaus".
To avoid SPOILERS for "Klaus", skip over 53:45-1:13:32 of the episode.
Music and audio from "Klaus" is the property of Alfonso Gonzalez Aguilar, Jinko Gotoh, Marisa Roman, Sergio Pablos, Matthew Teevan, Mercedes Gamero, Mikel Lejarza Ortiz, Gustavo Ferrada, Netlfix Animation, Sergio Pablos Animation Studios, and Atresmedia Cine.
The intro and outro music was created by Jeremy Eckert. We thank him for his generous support of this podcast.
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The Christmas spirit is fully alive in this week's episode as we discuss the magic of the Hallmark Christmas movies. Special guests Mama Poppins and Ben The Movie Buff return to shed some light on why these movies strike a chord with so many people. Meanwhile, Marvel is preparing a special Christmas gift for Average Joe by announcing details regarding the next Spider-Man movie.
Music and audio from "Christmas Town (2019)" is the property of Lawrence Shragge, Wayne Bennett, Craig Anderson Productions, Beth Grossbard Productions, and Lighthouse Pictures.
The intro and outro music was created by Jeremy Eckert. We thank him for his generous support of this podcast.
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We continue our Christmas theme by discussing one of the most successful Christmas movies of the modern era. Joining us for this discussion are returning guests Ben The Movie Buff, Minty Python, and new guest Mrs. McCallister. Why does this film have such a broad appeal? What kind of Christmas movie is it? Does it stand the test of time 30 years later?
Music and audio from "Home Alone" is the property of John Williams, John Hughes, Hughes Entertainment, and Walt Disney Motion Pictures.
The intro and outro music was created by Jeremy Eckert. We thank him for his generous support of this podcast.
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The ultimate combination of many themes and topics finally comes to the Bat-Jar: Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas. It's stop motion animation. It's a musical. It's both a Halloween movie and an A-Type Christmas movie. It's a piece of visual art. It's become a cult classic. But is it as great as it seems?
Music and audio from "Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas" is the property of Danny Elfman, Tim Burton, Denise DeNovi, Skellington Productions, and Touchtone Pictures.
The intro and outro music was created by Jeremy Eckert. We thank him for his generous support of this podcast.
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Wonder Woman 1984 will receive a release in theatres and streaming on the same day? This and a handful of other news stories get us warmed up for putting the LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special under the microscope.
Is this Disney+ exclusive title as bad as the original holiday special? Does the "LEGO" style help elevate this property to greatness? Are we thinking about this too much? Join us for Life Day and find out!
Audio from "HAl-Con 2015- Kirby Morrow Q&A" is the property of the Hal-Con Convention.
Music and audio from "The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special" is the property of Michael Kramer, Daniel Cavey, Atomic Cartoons, The LEGO Group, and Lucasfilm.
The intro and outro music was created by Cackles and Jeremy Eckert. We thank them for their generous support of this podcast.
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AJ and BPR get caught up on some nerdy and geeky news covering the new season of The Mandalorian, the Snyder Cut, upcoming Marvel and DC movies, the WandaVision series, and the PlayStation 5 launch.
For today's episode, we dive into the concept of legacy characters in fiction. Why has there only every been one Asian Jon while there have been six Robins and a whole Spider-Verse of Spider-Men? What business and creative influences lead to the creation of new characters who inherit their mantle from an older character?
Music and audio from "Titans (2018)" is the property of Clint Mansell, Kevin Kiner, Akiva Goldsman, Geoff Johns, Greg Bertlanti, Robert Oritz, Weed Road Pictures, Berlanti Productions, Warner Bros. Television, and DC Entertainment.
The intro and outro music was created by Cackles and Jeremy Eckert. We thank them for their generous support of this podcast.
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While BPR gets married, AJ is joined by returning special guest Professor F and first time special guest Knit Stitch to discuss the space movie "Apollo 13".
How does this movie based on a memoir based on real events portray the space race? Does it fall into the trap of many films inspired by true events by over-dramatizing the story? And why is Average Joe so disinterested in outer space?
Music and audio from "Apollo 13" is the property of James Horner, Brian Grazer, Imagine Entertainment, and Universal Pictures.
The intro and outro music was created by Cackles and Jeremy Eckert. We thank them for their generous support of this podcast.
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To celebrate hitting the 200 episode milestone, we look back on the most popular and the least popular episodes of the Bat-Jar Podcast. That's right folks, we are doing a clip show! Listen in to hear some familiar voices and recall precious memories we've made over the last 200 episodes together.
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To celebrate the fourth anniversary of the podcast, Beef Pork Ribs and Average Joe revisit an old episode topic for a new segment called "What Were We Thinking?" This time, we look back on the conversation from Episode #26, where we tried to define the differences between a nerd and a geek. Did we get it right? Have our opinions changed since then?
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Special guests Ben The Movie Buff and Michael Andrew join us this week to tackle the tricky subject of movies adapted from video games.
Super Mario Bros. Warcraft. Resident Evil. Angry Birds. Why have so many movies based on video games turned out so badly? Is it simply impossible to adapt immersive, interactive experiences into a movie? What do the most famous (or rather imfamous) video game movies have in common?
Music and audio from "Super Mario Bros." is the property of Alan Silvestri, Jake Eberts, Roland Joffe, Hollywood Pictures, Lightmotive, Allied Filmmakers, and Cinergi Pictures.
Music and audio from "Free Guy" is the property of Christophe Beck, Ryan Reynolds, Greg Berlanti, Shawn Levy, Sarah Schechter, Adam Kolbrener, Maximum Effort, 21 Laps Entertainment, Berlanti Productions, 21 Laps Entertainment, TSG Entertainment, and Lit Entertainment Group.
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Special guest Michael Andrew stops by to help Average Joe process his very conflicted feelings about the television series "Titans". Does this gritty, violent take on some of AJ's favourite comic book characters do the characters justice? Are the issues fans have with this series legitimate criticisms or are they being source material purists? Is the series better with a week-to-week release schedule or with the option to binge-watch an entire season?
Music and audio from "Teen Titans" is the property of Kristopher Cater, Lolita Ritmanis, Michael McCuistion, Sander Schwartz, Glen Murakami, Bruce Timm, Linda M. Steiner, Warner Bros. Animation, and DC Comics.
Music and audio from "Titans (2018)" is the property of Clint Mansell, Kevin Kiner, Akiva Goldsman, Geoff Johns, Greg Bertlanti, Robert Oritz, Weed Road Pictures, Berlanti Productions, Warner Bros. Television, and DC Entertainment.
The intro and outro music was created by Cackles and Jeremy Eckert. We thank them for their generous support of this podcast.
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Former co-host and special guest Doctor What returns to discuss a series neither Average Joe or Beef Pork Ribs is all that familiar with. What happens when you put hard sci-fi logic and storytelling elements from franchises such as Mobile Suit Gundam, Dune, Total Recall, Warhammer 40K, and Titan A.E in a blender? You get the novel series turned television series "The Expanse".
Skip over 55:12-1:01:42 of the episode if you want to avoid SPOILERS for Season 1 of The Expanse.
Music and audio from "The Expanse" is the property of Clinton Shorter, Mark Fergus, Hawk Ostby, Alcon Entertainment, Amazon Studios, Hivemind, and Just So.
The intro and outro music was created by Cackles and Jeremy Eckert. We thank them for their generous support of this podcast.
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The Prince of Egypt- one of the few traditionally animated films released by DreamWorks Animation. One of the few attempts at telling a story from The Bible from a major Hollywood studio. Why is this film often overlooked and not remembered by many? How does it compare to the film version of The Ten Commandments? How does it interpret the Book of Exodus? And how many times can they mention the title of the movie in the script?
Music and audio from "The Prince of Egypt" is the property of Hans Zimmer, Penney Finkelman Cox, Sandra Rabins, Jeffrey Katzenberg, and DreamWorks Animation.
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The latest in the Disney live-action remakes has come to Disney+ for those willing to pay for "premium access". Does the new version of Mulan improve at all on the original? Is it worth that $30 price tag? Do all the controversies around this version impact the quality of the final product?
To avoid SPOILERS for "Mulan (2020)" skip over 45:10-1:05:24 of the episode.
Music and audio from "Mulan (1998)" is the property of Jerry Goldsmith, Pam Coats, Walt Disney Pictures, and Walt Disney Feature Animation.
Music and audio from "Mulan (2020)" is the property of Harry Gregson-Williams, Chris Bender, Jake Weiner, Jason T. Reed, Walt Disney Pictures, Jason T. Reed Productions, and Good Fear Productions.
The intro and outro music was created by Cackles and Jeremy Eckert. We thank them for their generous support of this podcast.
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Special Guest Mljonir joins us to discuss the new Bill & Ted movie. Does this three-quel fall into the same trap as many other "decades later" sequels? Or is it exactly the kind of movie the World needs right now?
To avoid SPOILERS for "Bill & Ted Face The Music" skip over 56:10-1:08:53 of the episode.
Music and audio from "Bill & Ted Face The Music" is the property of Mark Isham, Scott Kroopf, Alex Lebovici, David Haring, Steve Ponce, Alex Winter, Ed Solomon, Orion Pictures, Endeavour Content, and Hammerstone Studios.
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To prepare for the release of the third film in the franchise, we look back at the original Bill & Ted Movies and see what made them so unique at the time and noteworthy today.
Music and audio from "Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure" is the property of David Newman, Scott Kroopf, Michael S. Murphey, Joel Soisson, Interscope Communications, and Nelson Entertainment.
Music and audio from "Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey" is the property of David Newman, Scott Kroopf, Interscope Communications, and Nelson Entertainment.
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Special guest Michael Andrew returns to help us pay our respects to the late Chadwick Boseman and discuss the first new comic book movie to get a release in theatres since March! The movie whose release date changed five times is now one of the first movies to get a theatrical release after the initial shutdown caused by COVID-19.
How does the X-Men spinoff movie (which was put into production 5 years ago) adapt this lesser-known comic book team into a young adult themed horror movie?
To avoid SPOILERS for "The New Mutants" skip over 50:25-1:04:32 of the episode.
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DC Comics decided to host their own on-line fan convention, labelling it as a "global fan experience". What was the experience like participating in this event? How do the creators behind DC movies, tv, and video games view the multiverse? What does this mean for James Gunn's Suicide Squad movie, the new Flash movie, and the new Batman movie?
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In this second part of our conversation about "The Umbrella Academy" we dive into the Spoilerverse to discuss what makes this Netflix series so memorable- the characters. Join our team as we discuss the character arcs and their development over the first two seasons of the series.
This episode contains SPOILERS for plot points in the first two seasons of "The Umbrella Academy".
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In this first episode focused on the "Umbrella Academy" franchise, AJ and BPR are joined by three special guests (Mjolnir, Libra the Book Lady, and El Pacifico) to discuss the comic book origins of the franchise behind the popular Netflix show. How does this series play around with the superhero formula? What makes the series and it's characters so unique? How close does the TV series stick to the source material?
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What was the virtual Comic-Con experience like? What does this mean for online fan conventions going forward? A new Batman animated movie will have a branching storyline. Is this a good idea? Watchmen & Netflix lead the way with the most Emmy nominations. What does this say about the future of television?
Umbrella Academy's second season is now available for streaming. Is it any good? And Christopher Nolan's new movie "Tenet" is competing with "Bill & Ted Face The Music" to see who will have the best pandemic release strategy. Who will end up making the most money?
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Rarely has there been a movie series that got progressively better as each installment comes out. This is even rarer when the series is in fact a spinoff of another movie series. But we think we've found one. Join us as we dive into the highs and lows of the "Wolverine" movies starring Hugh Jackman.
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The James Bond movie series represents the one of the longest lasting spy franchises. Sounds like a perfect opportunity to make great video games. So why is there only one James Bond video game that is remembered fondly?
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Have you ever noticed that many of our favourite franchises are set in New York City? Hundreds of movies, television shows, and comic books have chosen to use the Big Apple as their setting. Join AJ, BPR, and Mljonir as they attempt to answer this question.
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COVID-19 has led to the cancellation of all fan conventions which were scheduled to happen this year. So a number of companies are responding by planning their own virtual fan experience. In this episode, we discuss the announcements and information available about Comic Con @ Home, Anime Expo Lite, Funimation Con 2020, and DC Fandome.
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To make good on the promise made by our theme song, this week we take a look at nerdy and geeky news items which have dropped in the past couple months. Today we look at the new streaming service HBO Max, the announcement of the "Snyder Cut" of Justice League, the new release date for Christopher Nolan's latest film, the announcement of the next Play Station console, Batwoman's recasting, and a sequel to the popular anime Inu-Yasha.
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As is fitting for today's subject matter, a fellowship was formed of knowledgeable nerds and geeks to discuss the secret origins of one of the most influential fantasy series of all time, "The Lord of the Rings". Average Joe and Beef Pork Ribs are joined by returning guests Ben The Movie Buff & Shaggy Neo, as well as new guests Libra the Book Lady and Rune Rhymer.
What came first in the written works of author J.R.R Tolkien? His word-building historical fiction, his fictional languages, his children's book, or his epic fantasy story? What made the journey of getting the stories of Middle Earth onto paper so epic in and of themselves? Why has this story left such a huge impact on nerd and geek culture?
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Grab a martini (shaken, not stirred) and join us as we put all the James Bond actors through the Bat-Jar system to determine who is the BEST 007 actor. Who best embodies the original author's character? Who turns in the most Oscar-worthy performance? Who has the most charisma?
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In a new type of episode called "Everyone Wants To Be In The Bat-Jar", we take a look at a topic to decide if it should be considered part of the broad spectrum of nerd and geek culture.
This week, Average Joe and special guest Shaggy Neo take a look at the American Ninja Warrior franchise. How does this reality show about athletes running through obstacle courses fit into nerd and geek culture? Could it be it's Japanese origins, performers using codenames, or connections to popular media franchises?
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As a great man once said "Well gang, it looks like we have another mystery on our hands". Join the Bat-Jar's own version of the Scooby gang (Average Joe, Beef Pork Ribs, Ben The Movie Buff, and Michael Andrew) as they solve the mystery surrounding the new movie which was released through Video on Demand (VOD) last week, "Scoob!".
To avoid SPOILERS for "Scoob!", skip over 53:17- 1:05:40 of the episode.
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Atomic batteries to power, turbines to speed! This week we travel way back to 1966 for a look back on one of the most iconic interpretations of a superhero ever, the Batman TV series. What made this series so popular when it aired? How did this show impact the legacy of Batman as a character? Why is it still remembered so fondly more than 50 years later?
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This week we look at the first DC Comics movie that was released in theatres this year - "Birds of Prey and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn". Join special guests Mljnoir and Ben the Movie Buff for a deep dive into a confused movie.
To avoid SPOILERS for this movie, skip over 48:06 - 1:14:48 of the episode.
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This week we look at the various ways the global pandemic caused by COVID-19 has impacted nerd and geek culture.Listen to three geeks discuss the short term and potential long term impacts of the cancellations, delays, and shutdowns brought about by the global pandemic of COVID-19. What movies are still being released in theatres this year? Will people choose to visit movie theatres and comic book stores when the shutdown ends? Stop on by for our uneducated speculation!
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This week we are joined by Ben The Movie Buff to discuss the latest Pixar movie, "Onward". Does this film stand up there with Pixar's best or does it fall short of greatness? How does it fit into the Pixar Theory?
To avoid SPOILERS for "Onward", skip over 41:30-1:02:40 of the episode.
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In our largest episode yet, AJ and BPR are joined by three special guests: Pixel Patch, Danhattan, and King Boo! This quintet roll the dice (literally and metaphorically) to discuss the table-top role-playing game "Dungeons & Dragons".
When did this game become so popular? What is it about D&D that makes it such a phenomenon in nerd and geek culture? Why hasn't Average Joe gotten into it yet?
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This is the twelfth and FINAL installment of our Memory Lane series, where we look back at the highs and lows of all things nerdy and geeky from the last decade.
In this episode, we reflect upon the entire decade. What surprised AJ and BPR as they talked about each year of the 2010's. What are the most popular franchises of the decade? What are the personal favourites for the guys?
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This is the eleventh installment of our Memory Lane series, where we look back at the highs and lows of all things nerdy and geeky from the last decade.
In this episode, we reflect upon the year 2019. Even though this year just wrapped up, it saw the start of a new wave of streaming services and the conclusion to several story-lines which led to varying degrees of satisfaction.
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This is the tenth installment of our Memory Lane series, where we look back at the highs and lows of all things nerdy and geeky from the last decade.
In this episode, we reflect upon the year 2018. Audiences emerged from all over to place for the revival of Roseanne, the release of Black Panther, and the internet craze of Fortnite. Nostalgia and popular franchises continue to show their dominance across all areas of nerd and geek culture.
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This is the ninth installment of our Memory Lane series, where we look back at the highs and lows of all things nerdy and geeky from the last decade.
In this episode, we reflect upon the year 2017. This year saw a lot of controversy as the #MeToo Movement showed the darker side of Hollywood and movies like "The Last Jedi" showed the darker side of fandom. Lots of surprises among the various categories this year!
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This is the eighth installment of our Memory Lane series, where we look back at the highs and lows of all things nerdy and geeky from the last decade.
In this episode, we reflect upon the year 2016. Jokingly referred to as the year when "everything sucked", we saw a lot of influential people pass away, Pokémon Go take over people's social lives, and a bunch of movies fail to reach our expectations.
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This is the seventh installment of our Memory Lane series, where we look back at the highs and lows of all things nerdy and geeky from the last decade.
In this episode, we reflect upon the year 2015. Franchises like Dragon Ball, Star Wars, and Mortal Kombat return to make an impact on the pop culture landscape. At the same time, new properties like Minecraft, One Punch Man, and Critical Role became instantly popular and have left a legacy.
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This is the sixth installment of our Memory Lane series, where we look back at the highs and lows of all things nerdy and geeky from the last decade.
In this episode, we reflect upon the year 2014. Guardians of the Galaxy, Goat Simulator, Girl Meets World, and Tokyo Ghoul are some of the many franchises discussed during this conversation highlighting certain franchises that continue to succeed and others that destroyed themselves.
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We are joined by special guest Mjolnir to take a break from our Memory Lane series to talk about the latest video game movie, Sonic The Hedgehog.
What makes this character unique? Was the controversial redesign of Sonic a worthwhile expense for those making the movie? Does this movie break the curse of video game movies?
To avoid SPOILERS for the new Sonic The Hedgehog movie, skip over 35:30- 57:12 of the episode.
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This is the fifth installment of our Memory Lane series, where we look back at the highs and lows of all things nerdy and geeky from the last decade.
In this episode, we reflect upon the year 2013. Reigning champions of video games sales and television views are overtaken by challengers for the first time in the decade. We start to see the influence of Disney at the box office, and the influence of streaming on entertainment.
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This is the fourth installment of our Memory Lane series, where we look back at the highs and lows of all things nerdy and geeky from the last decade.
In this episode, we reflect upon the year 2012. Sequels, spinoffs, and crossovers continue to dominate video games, anime, and movies. Meanwhile, several major television series ended this year, marking a potential end to the dominance of network television.
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In the third installment of our Memory Lane series, we follow the trend of the early 2010's by splitting our conversation into two parts!
In this episode, we look at the anime shows, and movies from 2011. How did so many genre defining anime series come out in one year? And why was 2011 the year when sequels dominated the box office?
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This is the second installment of our Memory Lane series, where we look back at the highs and lows of all things nerdy and geeky from the last decade.
In this episode, we look at the video games and television series from 2011. Do you remember what were the most watched tv shows, and best selling video games of that year? Join us as we give out bat-cookies and bat-noogies to everything the year 2011 had to offer.
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Join Average Joe and Beefporkribs for the first installment of our Memory Lane series, as we look back at the highs and lows of all things nerdy and geeky from the last decade.
In this episode, we look at the video games, television series, anime shows, and movies from 2010. Do you remember what were the biggest movies, most watched tv shows, and best selling video games of that year? Join us as we give out bat-cookies and bat-noogies to everything the year 2010 had to offer.
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Join Average Joe and his new co-host Beefporkribs as they look into the future to give their thoughts on all of the vaguely defined nerdy and geeky movies being released in the 2020 calendar year.
What movies from Marvel, Disney, and the others have the guys all excited and which ones have them cringing in their seats? Who gets a bat-cookie and who gets a bat-noogie?
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In the final episode of the decade, Ben The Movie Buff and Average Joe make one "final" trip to the galaxy far, far away for a look at the newest Star Wars film, "Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker".
Does this final film wrap up the saga that began 42 years ago? Does it address all of the issues brought up by "The Last Jedi"? Is it a satisfying conclusion to Star Wars as we know it? Have we been spoiled with too much of a good thing?
To avoid SPOILERS for "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker", skip over 43:31- 1:06:05 of the episode.
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In his final appearance as a co-host, Doctor What joins Average Joe in the far, far, away galaxy for a holiday themed adventure so infamous that George Lucas has been denying the public access to it for over 40 years.
Have you ever wondered where Chewbacca's family lives? Is the Holiday Special as bad as it's reputation suggests? What lessons can be learned from this holiday special about protecting your intellectual properties? Is there potential for a Disney+ remake?
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It's the most wonderful time of the year and that means it's time to talk about Christmas movies. We have spent a few episodes discussing the three types of Christmas movies and now it's time to put the spotlight on the C-Type Christmas films.
What is it about these films set during the Christmas season that makes them unique? Why do filmmakers choose to set movies during the holidays? What movie did this first and who does it best?
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Asian Jon returns for a special look back at all the comic book movies released in theatres during the year 2019. How many of these movies did Asian Jon actually see this year? How many of these movies are actually any good? Which cinematic depiction of comic book characters comes out on top?
Full SPOILERS for all comic book movies that were released this year. If you haven't seen any of these movies, there will be spoilers.
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We are joined by a reindeer hat, some Elsa dolls, and special guest Dee Dee for a look at the latest Disney animated movie, "Frozen II".
Does this sequel live up to the original phenomenon? Are the songs as catchy? Does the story continue to subvert Disney princess movie expectations? Does the movie answer all the questions AJ and Dee Dee have about the Frozen universe?
To avoid SPOILERS for "Frozen II", skip over 32:57-1:07:23 of the episode.
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After what seems like an eternity, the House of Mouse has taken it's first step towards total Hollywood dominance with the release of it's streaming service, Disney Plus.
How does the new platform compare to competitors like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video? Is the price and available content worth switching services? And how does their first original series "The Mandalorian" stack up? Is this the live-action Star Wars series fans have been waiting for?
To avoid SPOILERS for Chapter One and Chapter Two of "The Mandalorian", skip over 55:54-1:05:14 of the episode.
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Comic books and graphic novels are a popular medium for storytelling and have proved to be a great source of entertainment for generations of readers. But do comic books have a place in the classroom? Can this form of storytelling be used to teach children how to read? What benefits, if any, does it have over other forms of literature?
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Grab your broom, your wand, and your chocolate frogs as Average Joe and special guest Michael Andrew use a time turner to look back on the $7 billion dollar movie franchise based on everyone's favourite boy wizard.
What makes the Harry Potter movies so unique in the world of cinema? How does each film compare to the novel it is based on? What helped make the series such a phenomenon? Which movie is the best?
To avoid SPOILERS for the Harry Potter movies, skip over 31:33-1:26:44 of the episode.
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We mark the occassion of the Bat-Jar Podcast's third anniversary and 150th episode by discussing the final comic book film of 2019, JOKER.
What is it about this movie that makes it a "film" and why has it generated so much controversy? Should people watch this movie? Why has it proved to be so devise with audiences and critics? How well does it represent the Clown Prince of Crime?
To avoid SPOILERS for 2019's "Joker", skip over 1:07:00-1:42:29 of the episode.
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To celebrate the release of his solo "origin" movie, Average Joe and special guest Danhattan take a look back at the cinematic history of everyone's favourite villain, THE JOKER.
Which versions of the character in film stand the test of time? Which Jokers best represent the character? Which Joker has the best laugh? Which Joker has the best smile? Some answers are most likely to be found in this episode.
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Join us on the island of Mota Nui where the characters who saved LEGO from going out of business, the Toa of the Bionicle franchise.
What was it about this brand of toys that made it so controversial when it first debuted in 2000? How did these multi-coloured characters go against the values of the Lego company? Are the direct-to-video movies made from this franchise any good?
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We return to J.K Rowling's Wizarding World for a discussion of the world in which the Harry Potter series takes place. What makes the politics, education system, social structure and magic system unique?
What do the X-Men, the Men in Black, Star Wars, and Japanese history have to do with the Wizarding World of Harry Potter? Take a listen and find out!
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Would you be surprised to learn there are seven Disney movies based on theme park attractions? In a world where every movie needs to be based on some existing source material, Disney has chosen to go one step further into their intellectual properties. This of course refers to making movies based on rides and attractions from their various Disney Parks.
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Step into the Tardis for our first foray into the world of sonic screwdrivers and Daleks for a conversation about Doctor Who. With companion (and special guest) Pumice, join us for a conversation discussing the two generations of the series, referred to by fans as "Classic Who" and "New Who".
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This week we discuss a television series that many believe to be an example of prestige science fiction, Battlestar Galactica.
How does the 2004 series relate to the original series from the 1970s? Why did the show launch as a mini-series before launching into full seasons? What made this cast of characters so interesting to watch week after week? What does the word "frack" mean?
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Batman is celebrating 80 years of crime fighting this year, so we have to ask the question- how do the various interpretations of the Dark Knight from film measure up to one another?
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Looking for an example of a movie based on a comic book that isn't about a superhero? The recently released crime drama "The Kitchen" is a great example.
Does the film carry over elements of comic book storytelling despite it's less conventional story? Does the film adapt the eight issue mini-series in a faithful way? Or does it improve on the source material?
To avoid SPOILERS for "The Kitchen", skip over 40:27-58:35 of the episode.
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Special guest CACKLES makes his triumphant return to the show to discuss something that could be controversial: providing a definitive ranking of the actors who have played Spider-Man in the movies.
Which portrayals of Peter Parker best represent the character? Which combination of acting, writing, and directing produce the most faithful interpretation of the character?
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Music and audio from "Spider-Man Strikes Back" is the property of Stu Phillips, Robert Janes, Ron Satlof, Charles Fries Productions, and Columbia Pictures Television.
Music and audio from "The Amazing Spider-Man 2" is the property of Hans Zimmer, The Magnificent Six, Avi Arad, Matt Tulmach, Columbia Pictures, Marvel Entertainment, Arad Productions, and Matt Tulmach Productions.
Music and audio from "Spider-Man (2002)" is the property of Danny Elfman, Laura Ziskin, Ian Bryce, Columbia Pictures, Marvel Entertainment, and Laura Ziskin Productions.
Music and audio from "Captain American: Civil War" and "Black Panther" is the property of Henry Jackman, Kevin Feige, and Marvel Studios.
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Just you wait, just you wait.... we are gonna rise up, rise up....to the task of discussing the Broadway musical phenomenon based on American history with a splash of rap music. We are of course talking about Alexander HAMILTON.
Join the guys and special guest Banana Pancakes as they discuss the origins of this musical, what makes it so unique, and why it has developed just a large fan-base.
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Music and audio from "Hamilton: An American Musical" is the property of Lin-Manuel Miranda.
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After the record shattering performance of "Avengers: Endgame" and the surprising ending of "Spider-Man: Far From Home", fans were left wondering where Marvel Studios would go next with their cinematic universe.
Kevin Feige announced at San Diego Comic Con last week the new slate of properties which will be referred to as Phase 4, spanning the next few years.
Don't have time to look up information about the MCU's upcoming film AND television properties? Doctor What and Average Joe are here to fill you in on what is coming next to cinemas and the Disney + streaming service.
This conversation contains SPOILERS for the entirety of the MCU to date, including the most recent movies.
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Danhattan returns to the show to discuss the "circle of life" that has surrounded the Lion King franchise. How did the original 1994 film become one of the most successful animated films of all time? How does Average Joe bring Japanese anime into this conversation? Can the new 2019 film be considered a live-action film? So many questions, and hopefully some answers!
To avoid SPOILERS for the new "Lion King" (it's pretty much the same move but there are some changes), skip over 1:06:55-1:21:52 of the episode.
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Music and audio from "The Lion King's Timon & Pumbaa" is the property of Elton John, Tim Rice, Stephen James Taylor, Chris Bartleman, Blair Peters, Bobs Gannaway, Tony Craig, Walt Disney Animation, and Walt Disney Television Animation.
Music and audio from "The Lion King (2019)" is the property of Hans Zimmer, Jon Favreau, Jeffrey Silver, Karen Gilchrist, Walt Disney Pictures, and Fairview Entertainment.
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In one of our few direct sequel episodes, AJ and Ben The Movie Buff are re-joined by Ms. Dis to follow up on our previous conversation about the Disney princesses.
Which virtue best represents each of the official Disney princesses? Who is the most virtuous princess? Who is the least virtuous? How much agreement is there among the hosts about who should be associated with what virtue?
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Music and audio from "Beauty and the Beast (1991)" is the property of Alan Menkin, Don Hahn, Walt Disney Pictures, Walt Disney Feature Animation, and Silver Screen Partners IV.
Music and audio from "Moana" is the property of of Mark Mancina, Osnat Shurer, Walt Disney Pictures, and Walt Disney Animation Studios.
Music and audio from "Cinderella (2015)" is the property of Patrick Doyle, Simon Kinberg, Alison Shearmur, David Barron, Walt Disney Pictures, Kinberg Genre, Allison Shearmur Productions, and Beagle Pug Films.
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We welcome Doctor What to the show as a regular co-host to discuss the sequel of the film which was the topic of his first episode as a guest, "Spider-Man: Far From Home". Since this movie is a follow-up to "Avengers: Endgame", the entire episode contains spoilers from that film.
How does this third "second movie" in the Spider-Man franchise compare to the webhead's previous films. What is it about the relationship between Sony and Marvel that makes this film special? What unique challenges does this movie have to overcome? Does the movie address all of items on Average Joe's check list?
To avoid SPOILERS for "Spider-Man: Far From Home", skip over 53:34-1:20:43 of the episode.
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Music and audio from "Spider-Man: Far From Home" is the property of Michael Giacchino, Kevin Feige, Amy Pascal, Columbia Pictures, Marvel Studios, and Pascal Pictures.
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Join Average Joe and Ben The Movie Buff as they travel to infinity and beyond to discuss the Toy Story franchise. How do these geeks relate to Andy and his toys? Does the new film continue the tradition of excellent animated films? Is it a shallow cash grab?
To avoid SPOILERS for "Toy Story 4" skip over 46:12-1:17:18 of the episode.
Music and audio from "Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers" is the property of Shuki Levy, Haim Saban, Saban Brands, MMPR Productions, Hasbro, and Toei Company Ltd.
Music and audio from "McDonald's Toy Story Commercial (1995)" is the property of McDonald's.
Music and audio from "Buzz Lightyear of Star Command: The Adventure Begins" is the property of Adam Berry, Mark McCorkle, Bob Schooley, Tad Stones, Walt Disney Pictures, Pixar Animation Studios, Walt Disney Television Animation, and Walt Disney Animation Japan.
Music and audio from "Toy Story 4" is the property of Randy Newman, Jonas Rivera, Mark Neilson, Walt Disney Pictures, and Pixar Animation Studios.
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The idea of parallel universes is an idea popularized by superhero comic books, but what is the secret origin of this concept? Who was the first to explore this idea in fiction? What basis does it have in actual science? How do Marvel and DC Comics utilize the concept? What would motivate a company to explore the concept of the multiverse?
Music and audio from "Spider-Man: The Animated Series" is the property of Shuki Levy, Kussa Mahchi, Udi Harpaz, Bob Richardson, John Semper, Marvel Entertainment Group, Marvel Films, New World Productions, and ABC-Disney Domestic Television.
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Music and audio from "Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths" is the property of James L. Veneble, Christopher Drake, Bruce Timm, Bobbie Page, Warner Bros. Animation, Warner Premiere, DC Entertainment, and MOI Animation.
Music and audio from "Spider-Man: Far From Home" is the property of Michael Giacchino, Kevin Feige, Amy Pascal, Columbia Pictures, Marvel Studios, and Pascal Pictures.
Music and audio from "Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers" is the property of Shuki Levy, Haim Saban, Saban Brands, MMPR Productions, Hasbro, and Toei Company Ltd.
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Bring your sunglasses and neuralyzers along as the guys seek to find the answers to the biggest questions in the universe. Is the comic book version of Men in Black good? How do you make a good sequel? What counts as a spinoff or a continuation? Why are critics giving this summer's movies such bad scores? Does "Men in Black: International" bring anything new to this aging franchise?
To avoid SPOILERS for "MIB: International", please skip over 58:44-1:19:25 of the episode.
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Music and audio from "Men in Black: International" is the property of Danny Elfman, Chris Bacon, Walter F. Parkes, Laurie MacDonald, Columbia Pictures, Amblin Entertainment, Parkes + Macdonald, Tencent Pictures, and Image Nation.
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Average Joe teams up with Ben the Movie Buff to battle 20th Century Fox and writer/director Simon Kinberg's final nail in the coffin for the X-Men film franchise "Dark Phoenix".
How does this film continue to mistakes of the other X-Men prequels? What is it about the film that comes off as lazy and ultimately disappointing? What factors influenced the development and production of this movie? Is there anything good about it?
To avoid SPOILERS for "Dark Phoenix", skip over 53:23-1:12:32 of the episode.
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Music and audio from "X-Men: The Animated Series" is the property of Ron Wasserman, Shuki Levy, Eric Lewald, Sidney Iwanter, Mark Edens, Saban Entertainment, Graz Entertainment, and AKOM.
Music and audio from "X-Men" is the property of Michael Kamen, Laura Shuler-Donner, Ralph Winter, Marvel Entertainment, The Donners' Company, and Bad Hat Harry Productions.
Music and audio from "Dark Phoenix" is the property of Hans Zimmer, Simon Kinberg, Hutch Parker, Laura Shuler-Donner, 20th Century Fox, The Donners' Company, TSG Entertainment, and Marvel Entertainment.
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What do Blade Runner, It's A Wonderful Life, Firefly, and The Room all have in common? They are all examples of something that failed to find success upon release but have developed an audience in years since. They are examples of what we call "cult classics".
How do you define what makes something a cult classic? How can some property with a dedicated fanbase be unsuccessful? What does it mean to be a cult classic in the modern era of entertainment?
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Music and audio from "Batman: Mask of the Phantasm" is the property of Shirley Walker, Benjamin Melniker, Michael Uslan, and Warner Bros. Animation.
Music and audio from "Mystery Science Theater 3000" is the property of Charlie Erikson, Kevin Murphy, Best Brains Inc., Abominable Pictures, and Satellite of Love.
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Get ready for some lamp-cetion as the guys go inside the Genie's lamp inside the Bat-Jar to put Disney's Aladdin under the microscope.
What makes the original animated film so unique? How did Robin Williams impact the future of animated movies with his performance? How does the new live action film continue the trend of live-action Disney remakes? Is Will Smith any good as the genie?
To avoid SPOILERS for the new Aladdin movie, skip over 42:53-59:00 of the episode.
Music and audio from "Aladdin (1992)" is the property of Alan Menken, Ron Clements, John Musker, Walt Disney Pictures, and Walt Disney Feature Animation.
Music and audio from "The Return of Jafar" is the property of Mark Watters, Tad Stones, Alan Zaslove, Walt Disney Video Premiere, Walt Disney Television Animation, Walt Disney Animation Australia, and Walt Disney Animation Japan.
Music and audio from "Aladdin & The King of Thieves" is the property of Mark Watters, Carl Johnson, Tad Stones, Jeaninne Rousel, Walt Disney Video Premiere, Walt Disney Television Animation, Walt Disney Animation Australia, and Walt Disney Animation Japan.
Music and audio from "Aladdin (2019)" is the property of Alan Menken, Dan Lin, Jonathan Eirich, Marc Platt Productions, Rideback, and Walt Disney Pictures.
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This week, the guys are joined by Optimus Primal of the Maximals to discuss the infamous Beast Wars. How did this animal based Transformers series save the franchise from disappearing? How bad is the early computer animation? Does the series hold up?
Music and audio from "Beast Wars" is the property of Robert Buckley, Larry DiTillio, Bob Forward, Mainframe Entertainment and Hasbro Studios.
To avoid SPOILERS for "Avengers: Endgame" skip over 57:05-1:02:29 of the episode.
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It's time to solve a mystery as the guys join the world class Detective Pikachu on a case. Can this movie break the curse of bad video game movies? Can it bring the world of Pokémon to live action well? Is Ryan Reynolds convincing as a yellow rat?
To avoid SPOILERS for "Pokémon: Detective Pikachu", skip over 39:55-50:13 of the episode.
To avoid SPOILERS for "Avengers: Endgame", skip over 52:51-59:28 of the episode.
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Music and audio from "Pokémon: Detective Pikachu" is the property of Henry Jackman, Mary Parent, Cale Boyter, Hidenaga Katakami, Don McGowan, Warner Bros. Pictures, Legendary Pictures, and The Pokémon Company.
Music and audio from "Avengers: Endgame Promo" is the property of Marvel Studios.
Music and audio from "Beast Wars" is the property of Robert Buckley, Larry DiTillio, Bob Forward, Mainframe Entertainment and Hasbro Studios.
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Fresh off discussing one of the grandest superhero movies ever made, we make a trip to the dimly lit streets of 2003 Hell's Kitchen to discuss the infamous Marvel superhero movie, "Daredevil".
Is the movie as bad as it's reputation suggest? Does the director's cut improve the viewing experience?
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"We're in the endgame now". The grand finale of the Infinity Saga has arrived, and the guys are going to do whatever it takes to discuss this emotional, powerful film.
If you haven't seen the movie yet, we have done out best to provide you with as much spoiler free content as possible. We know Thanos demands our silence. If you have seen the film #dontspoiltheendgame.
To avoid SPOILERS for "Avengers: Endgame" please skip over 39:01-1:20:18 of the episode.
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We are one week away from the conclusion of the cinematic storyline which began 11 years and 21 movies ago with the imminent release of "Avengers: Endgame".
Before we see the movie, AJ and Pixel take some time to speculate on the plot, character developments, potential deaths, and future stories which could be contained within the 3 hour and 2 minute film.
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This week we go through a round of Trailer Trash with special guest Minty Python, looking over new trailers for Joker, The Lion King, The Addams Family, and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.
Then we take an unfortunate trip to the world of the new movie "Hellboy". How does it compare to the original films from the previous decade? Why does it fail as a film? How disappointing is the final result?
Music and audio from "Hellboy II: The Golden Army" is the property of Danny Elfman, Lawrence Gordon, Lloyd Levin, Mike Richardson, Relativity Media, Lawrence Gordon Productions, and Dark Horse Entertainment.
If you are really that worried about SPOILERS for the new Hellboy movie, skip over 58:24-1:01:47 of the episode.
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This week, the guys are approached by a wizard offering them amazing powers, should they be worthy. Oh wait, that's actually the plot of the new film they are talking about this week, "Shazam!".
How did the original Captain Marvel stay obscure for so long? Why have most people never heard of him? How does this more comedic film fit into the DC Film universe? Is Zachary Levi convincing in the role?
To avoid SPOILERS for "Shazam!", please skip over 57:02-1:17:42 of the episode.
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Music and audio from "DC Universe: Online" is the property of Gerard Morino, Chad Mossholder, Daybreak Game Company, and WB Games.
Music and audio from "Justice League Unlimited" is the property of Kristopher Carter, Lolita Ritmanis, Michael McCuistion, Dwayne McDuffie, Bruce Timm, James Tucker, Shaun McLaughlin, Warner Bros. Animation, and DC Comics.
Music and audio from "Adventures of Captain Marvel" is the property of Cy Fuer, Hiram S. Brown, Jr, and Republic Pictures.
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This week we are joined by Disney expert Ms. Dis to explore the magical realm of the Disney Princess franchise. How does one become a Disney princess? Who qualifies and who doesn't? Why is there a discrepancy between the theme park rules and the toy line rules?
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Music and audio from "Ralph Breaks The Internet" is the property of Henry Jackman, Clark Spencer, Dorothy McKim, Walt Disney Pictures, and Walt Disney Animation Studios.
Music and audio from "Tangled" is the property of Alan Menken, Roy Conli, Walt Disney Pictures, and Walt Disney Animation Studios.
Music and audio from "Cinderalla III: A Twist in Time" is the property of Joel McNeely, Margot Pipkin, Walt Disney Pictures, DisneyToon Studios, DisneyToon Studios Australia, and Toon City Animations.
Music and audio from "Robin Hood (1973)" is the property of George Bruns, Wolfgang Reitherman, and Walt Disney Productions.
Music and audio from "Moana" is the property of of Mark Mancina, Osnat Shurer, Walt Disney Pictures, and Walt Disney Animation Studios.
Music and audio from "Black Panther" is the property of of Ludwig Goransson, Kevin Feige, and Marvel Studios.
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In what will most likely go down in history as the most family friendly episode of our podcast ever, Average Joe is joined by Professor F to discuss the family friendly DC movie "Shazam!" and its early scores from critics. Is it going to be a hit?
Then we travel to Griffin Rock for a child-friendly version of the Transformers universe with "Transformers: Rescue Bots". How do two grown men talk about a series clearly intended for small children? Were they able to enjoy this series in any way? How does it compare to other shows for small children?
Music and audio from "McDonalds 1987 Happy Meal" commercial is the property of McDonalds.
Music and audio from "Beast Wars: Transformers" is the property of Robert Buckley, Larry DiTillio, Bob Forward, Mainframe Entertainment and Hasbro Studios.
Music and audio from "Transformers: Rescue Bots" is the property of Starr Parodi, Jeff Eden Fair, Nicole Dubuc, Josh Ramsay, Brian Hohlfeld, Jeff Kline, Atomic Cartoons, Darby Pop Productions, and Hasbro Studios.
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This week, Average Joe is joined by returning guest Dee Dee to visit the Scottish Highlands for an unusual branch of nerd culture adventure to speak about the novel and television franchise "Outlander".
What is it about this book series that makes it so interesting? How does it blend historical fiction, romance, and science fiction? in what ways is the series similar to shows like The Walking Dead, Arrow, and Game of Thrones?
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This week AJ is joined by One Shot as we go faster, higher, stronger with the first MCU movie to star a female superhero, Marvel Studios "Captain Marvel".
How does this movie fit into the MCU? Is it a response to Wonder Woman? What is Carol Danvers' complicated comic book origin? Why is the movie considered to be controversial? How many times can we say the word "marvel" in one episode?
To avoid SPOILERS for this movie, please skip over 52:44-1:15:24 of the episode.
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Music and audio from "Captain Marvel" is the property of Pinar Toprack, Kevin Feige, and Marvel Studios.
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