Crossover episode with our sister podcast, The VHS Strikes Back, reviewing the 1982 movie Conan the Barbarian. This was the big breakthrough for Arnold Schwarzenegger and an iconic for the whole Sword and Sorcery genre. This epic movie also pulls in legends James Earl Jones and Max von Sydow to immediately give it a bit of gravitas. Conan was a pulp character, created by Robert E. Howard and first published in Weird Tales back in 1932. But it was in 1970 where he first appeared in the comic medi...
Jul 14, 2019•1 hr 5 min
Chris and Dave are back reviewing the newly released Spiderman: Far From Home. The guys have a lot of fun with this review and talk about Phase 3 ending and 4 starting of the MCU. Plot Summary: Following the events of Avengers: Endgame (2019) , Spider-Man must step up to take on new threats in a world that has changed forever. Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 92% IMDB Score: 8.1/10 Metacritic: 69% And also check out some of the other independent British Podcasts across at www.britpodscene.com #br...
Jul 07, 2019•55 min
This weeks review is the newly released Toy Story 4 (2019). A great listen and brings back some fond memories for the guys. Plot Summary: Woody, Buzz Lightyear and the rest of the gang embark on a road trip with Bonnie and a new toy named Forky. The adventurous journey turns into an unexpected reunion as Woody's slight detour leads him to his long-lost friend Bo Peep. As Woody and Bo discuss the old days, they soon start to realize that they're two worlds apart when it comes to what they want fr...
Jun 30, 2019•48 min
This week the guys review the critically panned and financial turkey that is Men In Black: International. Despite the bad reviews Dave and Chris enjoyed it. Have a listen to see if you agree. Plot Summary: The Men in Black have always protected the Earth from the scum of the universe. In this new adventure, they tackle their biggest threat to date: a mole in the Men in Black organization. Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 23% IMDB Score: 5.6 /10 Metacritic: 38% And also check out some of the other...
Jun 23, 2019•58 min
This weeks review is the recently released and critically acclaimed John Wick 3 starring Keanu Reeves. Dave and Chris don't enjoy it as much as expected. Do you agree with their review scores. Plot Summary: In this third installment of the adrenaline-fueled action franchise, skilled assassin John Wick (Keanu Reeves) returns with a $14 million price tag on his head and an army of bounty-hunting killers on his trail. After killing a member of the shadowy international assassin's guild, the High Ta...
Jun 16, 2019•1 hr 17 min
This week the guys review Xmen: Dark Phoenix (2019). Please give the show a listen maybe before you go to the cinema - trust us! Plot Summary: Jean Grey begins to develop incredible powers that corrupt and turn her into a Dark Phoenix. Now the X-Men will have to decide if the life of a team member is worth more than all the people living in the world. Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 22% IMDB Score: 5.9/10 Metacritic: 43% And also check out some of the other independent British Podcasts across at...
Jun 07, 2019•1 hr 38 min
This weeks show the guys are joined by Mike Burton from the Genuine Chit Chat Podcast. They talk about Mike's Show and review the 2012 Dredd Film. Some interesting points made by all and a good listen . Here is a link to Mike's show and bio of his podcast: "A weekly podcast hosted by Mike Burton - “Honest Conversations With Interesting People”. Every podcast is about something different with a different guest, ranging from musicians to travellers, to those suffering with mental illnesses, talkin...
Jun 02, 2019•2 hr
Th guys are back, Chris talks about his holiday and the Manchester 10k. How the suit didn't work and his food intake slowed him down. They have a good chat about Game of Thrones and what went wrong with the last episode. This weeks review is Captain America: First Avenger (2011). Chris Evans first outing as Cap. Plot Summary: At the outset of World War II, Steve Rogers wants nothing more than to join the army. The only problem is that he can't pass the physical. He's tried several times under di...
May 26, 2019•1 hr 42 min
This weeks show the guys review the 1978 Incredible Hulk pilot starring Bill Bixby. Chris makes an astonishing admission which end sup being quite sad. Plot Summary: A fugitive scientist has the curse of becoming a powerful green monster under extreme emotional stress. Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 57% IMDB Score: 7/10 Metacritic: NO SCORE Chris is running the Manchester 10k 19th May 2019 as Captain America. He has previously run twice as Batman but has retired the cowl this year for the leade...
May 19, 2019•1 hr 46 min
The guys go back to 2003 and watch the much loved X-Men 2. They also have a good laugh and talk about some Comic Book based movie/tv news. Plot Summary: When anti-mutant Colonel William Stryker kidnaps Professor X and attacks his school, the X-Men must ally with their archenemy Magneto to stop him. Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 85% IMDB Score: 7.5/10 Metacritic: 68% Todays episode features a promo from our good podcasting friend Garret. Please give his show a like and follow. Garret Talks To H...
May 12, 2019•1 hr 30 min
This week the guys choose the recently released Hellboy (2019) Starring David Harbour as the man man Hellboy. They have some fun and chat about the second viewing of Avengers EndGame. Plot Summary: Based on the graphic novels by Mike Mignola, Hellboy, caught between the worlds of the supernatural and human, battles an ancient sorceress bent on revenge. Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 15% IMDB Score: 5.4/10 Metacritic: 31% Chris is running the Manchester 10k 19th May 2019 as Captain America. He h...
May 05, 2019•1 hr 20 min
This weeks review is the newly released and highly anticipated Avengers Endgame (2019). Chris and Dave have been waiting on this film since last years blockbuster Infinity War (2018). ****PLEASE BE AWARE BEFORE YOU LISTEN THE GUYS SPOIL THE WHOLE FILM**** So if you haven't seen it (and why not its amazing!!) bookmark this episode and come back later. Plot Summary: "After the devastating events of Avengers: Infinity War (2018) , the universe is in ruins. With the help of remaining allies, the Ave...
Apr 28, 2019•2 hr 49 min
This week's review is the absolutely awful Batman and Robin starring George Clooney. Dave and Chris couldn't review this on their own. So we asked our good friend Jaime Selice to come back and subjected her to watch this interesting take on the Caped Crusader. Jaime is the creator of Nightwing and Batgirl: Year One - https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12339942/1/Nightwing-and-Batgirl-Year-One Jaime is hoping to turn her written work into an audio episode and is looking for people to get involved with ...
Apr 21, 2019•1 hr 29 min
This weeks review is of the DC Streaming Series Doom Patrol (2018). Chris and Dave have some fun with this one and catch up on current news within the Comic Book TV/Movie World. Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 94% IMDB Score:8.4 /10 Metacritic: 70% Todays featured promo is by friends of the show Mysterious Midwest Podcast: "We’re just two bizarre babes learning about the strange and unusual happenings of the Midwest and beyond. While drinking. And eating snacks." Chris is running the Manchester ...
Apr 14, 2019•1 hr 49 min
We're delighted to speak to very special guest Ashley Victoria Robinson for this bonus episode. Ashley is a comic creator, former Top Cow Talent Hunt winner, and one half of the fantastic podcast Geek History Lesson. Join us talking to Ashley about her love of comics going back to the French language Barbar and Tin Tin books, getting introduced to the licensed properties, why Tim Drake is her favourite Robin, Jupiter Jet and of course her current Kickstarter project Aurora and the Eagle. You've ...
Apr 08, 2019•58 min
This weeks review is the newly released DC film Shazam starring Zachary Levi. The guys discuss the film what they liked and disliked. ***WARNING*** We spoil the whole film so please be warned before you listen and have not been to the cinema. Dave and Chris have differing opinions on this Superhero origin movie. Chris is running the Manchester 10k 19th May 2019 as Captain America. He has previously run twice as Batman but has retired the cowl this year for the leader of the Avengers. If you woul...
Apr 07, 2019•1 hr 42 min
The guys are back with a review of the much maligned Batman Forever (1995) starring Val Kilmer. Kilmer was absolutely thrown under the bus for his performance but Chris especially, liked Val's take on the Dark Knight. Some good laughs and analysis of this Joel Schumacher film. Chris is running the Manchester 10k 19th May 2019 as Captain America. He has previously run twice as Batman but has retired the cowl this year for the leader of the Avengers. If you would like to sponsor Chris here is his ...
Mar 31, 2019•1 hr 55 min
This weeks review is the huge box office flop Speed Racer (2008) starring Emile Hirsch. The guys have a good laugh on this one and talk about some Comic Book Movies News. Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 40% IMDB Score: 6/10 Metacritic: 37% We are now hosting a weekly show on the online radio station www.indierocks.co.uk this episode is condensed down with some classic indie tunes - Tuesday's 7-8pm. Please give @indierocksuk a follow on twitter and facebook. Check out news and reviews on comic bo...
Mar 24, 2019•1 hr 40 min
This weeks review is Fighting with my Family. A WWE Studio's production in conjunction with Dwayne 'The Roc'Johnson's production company. Written and produced by Stephen Merchant. It charts the career of Norwich Native 'Paige' Who goes from rags to riches in the wonderful world of professional wrestling. Chris and Dave have some fun with this one. We find out that Chris is a wrestling historian of sorts. Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 91% IMDB Score: 7.6/10 Metacritic: 68% We are now hosting a ...
Mar 17, 2019•1 hr 27 min
This week's review is the newly released and highly anticipated Captain Marvel. For this special review we are joined by Leo Rydel. Leo is the creator of Geekly Goods. Heres a quick synopsis of what Leo's Geekly Goods is all about: "Started in 2018 by Leo Rydel, Geekly Goods is dedicated to keeping arts in the classroom by donating $1 of every purchase directly to funds supporting arts education. We value art and expression, and treasure variety. Celebrate geekdom, entertainment, media and the a...
Mar 11, 2019•1 hr 47 min
This weeks episode Dave and Chris review the Netflix Original Series Umbrella Academy which is based on a Dark Horse Comic. The guys talk DC Universe and where they want it to go, along with some more Marvel news and speculation. Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 75% IMDB Score:8/10 Metacritic: 62% We are now hosting a weekly show on the online radio station www.indierocks.co.uk this episode is condensed down with some classic indie tunes - Tuesday's 7-8pm. Please give @indierocksuk a follow on tw...
Mar 10, 2019•1 hr 46 min
This week Dave and Chris are joined by Paul Edwards from DC World to review Titans (2019). Paul is the creator of the UK's biggest fan and news site for all things DC - https://www.dcworld.org.uk Please give Paul and the team a follow on twitter: https://twitter.com/_DCWorld?lang=en-gb Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 80% IMDB Score: 8.1 Metacritic: 55% We are now hosting a weekly show on the online radio station www.indierocks.co.uk this episode is condensed down with some classic indie tunes - ...
Mar 03, 2019•1 hr 4 min
This weeks review is Alita: Battle Angel (2019). Developed/produced/written by James Cameron and directed by Robert Rodriguez. Chris and Dave are joined by Andrew Mecha Davis from Pop Anime Comics. Give Andrew a follow on twitter: https://twitter.com/popanimecomics and check his fantastic website out here: http://www.popanimecomics.com The guys talk the latest Comic movie/tv news and more Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 54% IMDB Score: 5.7 Metacritic: 59% We are now hosting a weekly show on the ...
Feb 24, 2019•1 hr 56 min
This weeks review is Spider-Man (1977), sometimes called Amazing Spider-Man, originally a TV film pilot but due to positive feedback from test audiences was released at the cinema in Europe especially West Germany. Also released on VHS worldwide people enjoyed this soap opera version of the web slinger a lot more than they should. Chris and Dave have some good fun with this one plenty of laughs and some terrible impressions. Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 42% IMDB Score: 5.6 Metacritic: 38% Tha...
Feb 17, 2019•1 hr 37 min
The second half of the Punisher Season 2 is our review for this week and we're once again joined by Heather Ness, host of the Super Psych Podcast. If you want to view Heather's work please visit her website. Some fantastic articles and podcasts. https://www.super-psych.com One of her articles which is about one of our heroes Wolverine. https://www.super-psych.com/blog/the-psychology-of-the-wolverine Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 50% IMDB Score: 8.6 Metacritic: 58 We are now hosting a weekly sh...
Feb 10, 2019•2 hr 8 min
This week we are joined by Professor Heather Ness she is a Psychology Professor who gives us an insight into Frank Castle (Punisher) as a person. Some really interesting analysis of his character. We review the recently released second series of Netflix's series Punisher (2019) episodes 1-6. If you want to view Heather's work please visit her website. Some fantastic articles and podcasts. https://www.super-psych.com One of her articles which is about one of our heroes Wolverine. https://www.supe...
Feb 03, 2019•2 hr 4 min
This weeks episode we review Glass (2019) following on from last weeks Unbreakable review we had to complete the series. Some great chat and laughs as always. Chris and Dave both enjoyed this much criticised film. Make your own mind up we say. Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 36% IMDB Score: 7.1 Metacritic: 42% We are now hosting a weekly show on the online radio station www.indierocks.co.uk this episode is condensed down with some classic indie tunes - Tuesday's 7-8pm. Please give @indierocksuk ...
Jan 27, 2019•1 hr 32 min
Back before comic book movies dominated the box office, the heavily comic book themed Unbreakable came out in 2000 and was written and directed by M. Night Shyamalan. Starring Bruce Willis and Samuel L. Jackson, this had been considered by many to be one of the top superhero movies of all time. But what did Chris and Dave make of it and how does it stand up? Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 69% IMDB Score: 7.3 Metacritic: 62% Check out news and reviews on comic books and comic book movies at www....
Jan 20, 2019•1 hr 18 min
For this weeks review episode we go back to where the MCU was born to watch Ironman. Dave and Chris have a good chat about upcoming movies and tv shows. Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 64% IMDB Score: 7.5 Metacritic: 55% Check out news and reviews on comic books and comic book movies at www.thecomicsbolt.com! #BoltUpOnComics#BoltUpOnMovies And also check out some of the other independent British Podcasts across at www.britpodscene.com, including the guys over at Comedy Geek Podcast - https://bit...
Jan 13, 2019•1 hr 51 min
This weeks episode is the first of the New Year. Chris and Dave review the DC film Aquaman (2018) starring Jason Momoa. The film has broken records for DC film universe and this week will break $1billion dollars worldwide. Eclipsing all other films in the DC universe. While not critically scored as well as Wonder Woman and Man of Steel it is a hit with the Audiences around the world especially in Asia. Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 64% IMDB Score: 7.5 Metacritic: 55% Check out news and reviews...
Jan 06, 2019•1 hr 41 min
