Chris and Dave are back reviewing the recently released Birds of Prey (2020). Will this DCEU Property stand up to the Marvel juggernaut. Plot Summary: A twisted tale told by Harley Quinn herself, when Gotham's most nefariously narcissistic villain, Roman Sionis, and his zealous right-hand, Zsasz, put a target on a young girl named Cass, the city is turned upside down looking for her. Harley, Huntress, Black Canary and Renee Montoya's paths collide, and the unlikely foursome have no choice but to...
Feb 16, 2020•54 min
Welcome to Indie Comics Spotlight. Each week Tony Farina of DC Comics News will be joined by other comic aficionados to do a deep dive into a series or standalone graphic novel from any publisher other than the big two. On this episode of Indie Comics Spotlight, Tony welcomes Derek McNeil of DC Comics News to discuss Image Comics ongoing series Pretty Violent with Lots of Swears. Gamma Rae wants to be a superhero, and why shouldn’t she!? She’s been strong since she was a baby. The only problem i...
Feb 13, 2020•52 min•Ep. 2
Chris and Dave are joined by their great friend Tony Farina to review I kill Giants. Tony has joined our podcast to host his own weekly show Indie Comic Spotlight. This is to coincide with his first episode where the guys join Tony to review the graphic novel of the same name. Give Tony a follow on twitter guys : https://twitter.com/TricycleBoombox Plot Summary: Twelve-year-old Barbara Thorson flees from reality, living in the imaginary world of fantasy and magic, where she fights with giants. H...
Feb 09, 2020•59 min
The guys are back reviewing the second in an older Marvel trilogy - Blade (2002). Does the movie still stand up to the test of time? Plot Summary: A rare mutation has occurred within the vampire community. The Reaper. A vampire so consumed with an insatiable bloodlust that they prey on vampires as well as humans, transforming victims who are unlucky enough to survive into Reapers themselves. Now their quickly expanding population threatens the existence of vampires, and soon there won't be enoug...
Feb 01, 2020•44 min
The guys are joined by friends of the Show Mike Burton from the Genuine Chit Chat and Scott Weatherly from the 20th Century Geek Podcasts. We close out our cross over episodes with our thoughts on Rise of Skywalker – what worked and what didn’t. Grab a brew it’s a long one folks! https://genuinechitchat.podbean.com http://www.20thcenturygeek.com Plot Summary: While the First Order continues to ravage the galaxy, Rey finalizes her training as a Jedi. But danger suddenly rises from the ashes as th...
Jan 26, 2020•1 hr 47 min
107 – Crisis on Infinite Earths Parts 4-5 This episode we bring in the big guns Tony Farina and Max Byrne. Both friends of the show and they have far more knowledge of the DC World of Comic books and TV shows based in that world. So with that being said we are reviewing the last 2 episodes of the DC crossover event: Crisis on Infinite Earths. Plot Summary: Stuck in the Vanishing Point, the Paragons search for a way to escape. The futility of the situation is compounded by The Flash's disappearan...
Jan 19, 2020•1 hr 1 min
This episode we bring in the big guns Tony Farina and Max Byrne. Both friends of the show and they have far more knowledge of the DC World of Comic books and TV shows based in that world. So with that being said we are reviewing the first 3 episodes of the DC crossover event: Crisis on Infinite Earths. Plot Summary: The Monitor sends Harbinger to gather the worlds' greatest heroes - Supergirl, The Flash, Green Arrow, Batwoman, White Canary, The Atom and Superman- in preparation for the impending...
Jan 12, 2020•1 hr 23 min
To start the new year we go back to 2003 and Ben Affleck’s Daredevil. Having such high praise for the recently released Netflix series does this movie stand up to the legendary status the guys gave to that streaming darling? Plot Summary: Fate deals young orphan Matt Murdock a strange hand when he is doused with hazardous waste. The accident leaves Matt blind but also gives him a heightened "radar sense" that allows him to "see" far better than any man. Years later Murdock has grown into a man a...
Jan 05, 2020•58 min
This Christmas week review we go back to 2013 and Tony Starks final movie his trilogy - Iron Man 3. A loosely based Christmas movie but how did the guys feel watching this MCU property? Plot Summary: Marvel's "Iron Man 3" pits brash-but-brilliant industrialist Tony Stark/Iron Man against an enemy whose reach knows no bounds. When Stark finds his personal world destroyed at his enemy's hands, he embarks on a harrowing quest to find those responsible. This journey, at every turn, will test his met...
Dec 22, 2019•51 min
Dave and Chris this week review another Christmas movie of sorts. The 1992 Batman Returns directed by Tim Burton. Having fond memories of the Cat Suit does it still stand up? Plot Summary: In the sewers of Gotham city to the rooftops of the Gotham city the penguin wants to know where he came from well in his villain ways Catwoman plans to kill rich man of Gotham max Shreak but as he battles with millionaire Bruce Wayne both ladies men have their own secrets Bruce Wayne is back as Bat man trying ...
Dec 18, 2019•52 min
Dave and Chris this week have finally got round to reviewing the MCU juggernaut - The Avengers (2012). A team up of the best super hero’s in the Marvel realm. Chris recalls a story about his brother being like the Hulk and Dave talks about a box bag. Plot Summary: Loki, the adopted brother of Thor, teams-up with the Chitauri Army and uses the Tesseract's power to travel from Asgard to Midgard to plot the invasion of Earth and become a king. The director of the agency S.H.I.E.L.D., Nick Fury, set...
Dec 08, 2019•1 hr 2 min
Dave and Chris are back reviewing Batman the movie (1966) starring Adam West and Burt Ward. A true iconic movie but does it hold up 53 yrs later? If it doesn’t they guys have a proper laugh at Adam West and the lack of any care for the audience’s intelligence in respect of adding plot devices to move the film along that are so absurd its brilliant. Plot Summary: The arch-villains of the United Underworld - the Joker, the Penguin, the Riddler and the Catwoman - combine forces to dispose of Batman...
Dec 01, 2019•1 hr 3 min
Dave and Chris are back reviewing for their 100th Episode Star Wars: A New Hope (1977). For this special episode the guys are joined by two podcasting friends and more importantly Star Wars fans/nerds Mike Burton from the Genuine Chit Chat Podcast and Scott Weatherley from the 20th Century Geek Podcast. This is part 1 of a big crossover event discussing all things Star Wars. From the Prequels/sequels and future of the Franchise. The next Star Wars chat will be on Scott’s show - http://www.20thce...
Nov 24, 2019•1 hr 48 min
Dave and Chris are back reviewing the brand new released Disney+ Star Wars spin off show – The Mandalorian (2019). If you ever wanted a Boba Fett origin movie or Tv Show this is as close as you will find. Plot Summary: · After the stories of Jango and Boba Fett, another warrior emerges in the Star Wars universe. The Mandalorian is set after the fall of the Empire and before the emergence of the First Order. We follow the travails of a lone gunfighter in the outer reaches of the galaxy far from t...
Nov 17, 2019•58 min
Dave and Chris are back reviewing the animated DC Comics special: Superman/Shazam: The Return of Black Adam. A different property for the guys to review this week but they both enjoyed it. Plot Summary: Superman finds a foe who may be too powerful even for him to defeat in the murderous Black Adam. Fortunately, Black Adam's real target is the Earth's Mightiest Mortal--Captain Marvel. Rotten Tomatoes: NO SCORE/100% IMDB Score: 7.1/10 Metacritic: NO SCORE/100% If you like listening to the show and...
Nov 10, 2019•35 min
Dave and Chris are back reviewing the newly released Terminator Dark Fate starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Mackenzie Davis and Natalia Re Plot Summary: More than two decades have passed since Sarah Connor prevented Judgment Day, changed the future, and re-wrote the fate of the human race. Dani Ramos (Natalia Reyes) is living a simple life in Mexico City with her brother (Diego Boneta) and father when a highly advanced and deadly new Terminator - a Rev-9 (Gabriel Luna) - travels ba...
Nov 03, 2019•1 hr 14 min
Dave and Chris are joined by Samuel George London to review the 2011 MCU movie Thor. · Samuel George London BIO: o Comic Book creator - Milford Green o Producer and host of the Comics For the Apocalypse podcast: http://tiny.cc/20lrez o And also, cosplay guest on the London red carpet for the premier of Thor: Dark World. Plot Summary: The warrior Thor (Chris Hemsworth) is cast out of the fantastic realm of Asgard by his father Odin (Sir Anthony Hopkins) for his arrogance and sent to Earth to live...
Oct 20, 2019•1 hr 13 min
Chris and Dave review Joker and the spectacular acting performance of Joaquim Phoenix in this DC origin movie. The movie is directed by Todd Phillips and takes inspiration from the Killing Joke run of comics amongst others. Plot Summary: In Gotham City, mentally-troubled comedian Arthur Fleck is disregarded and mistreated by society. He then embarks on a downward spiral of revolution and bloody crime. This path brings him face-to-face with his alter-ego: "The Joker". Rotten Tomatoes Audience Sco...
Oct 13, 2019•1 hr 7 min
This weeks review is the 2008 movie starring James McAvoy and Angelina Jolie – Wanted. Chris and Dave enjoy this action filled movie a lot. Plot Summary: A frustrated office worker learns that he is the son of a professional assassin and that he shares his father's superhuman killing abilities. Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 71% IMDB Score: 6.7 /10 Metacritic: 64% If you like listening to the show and the reviews the guys do, please go to your podcast app and drop a review – Thanks Email the sh...
Oct 06, 2019•53 min
91 – Watchmen (2009) The boys are joined by friend of the show and host of the 20th Century Geek podcast, Scott Weatherly. And before we get into the Watchmen review, Chris goes under the bus for some scandalous comments on previous reviews! This week it’s the 2009 Scott Snyder Watchmen which is under review. This property was dubbed ‘unfilmable’ by many, and also many may claim that’s still the case. Watchmen had been created by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons, though the former distanced himself f...
Sep 29, 2019•1 hr 12 min
Chris and Dave are back to review the 2007 Vampire slasher movie – 30 Days of Night. 30 Days of Night is a three-issue horror comic book miniseries written by Steve Niles, illustrated by Ben Templesmith, and published by American company IDW Publishing in 2002. All three parties co-own the property. Initially an unsuccessful film pitch, the series became a breakout success story for Steve Niles, whose previous works had received relatively little attention. It was also The first full-length work...
Sep 22, 2019•48 min
Iron Man 2 was released in 2010, directed by Jon Faverau and stars Robert Downey Jr, Mickey Rourke, Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Scarlett Johansson, Sam Rockwell and Samuel L. Jackson. This movie is generally looked down upon and seen as a sacrificial lamb to open up the MCU rather than focusing on it’s own story. This week Chris and Dave take a look at Tony Stark’s second time out and and see whether the criticism is justified. Plot Summary: With the world now aware of his identity as Iron Man...
Sep 15, 2019•1 hr 2 min
This week Dave and Chris are back reviewing the critically panned Cowboys and Aliens, starring Daniel Craig and Harrison Ford. The original graphic novel was published in 2006 by Platinum Studios, and created by their founder Scott Mitchell Rosenberg. Chris makes a controversial statement about Hollywood legend Harrison Ford and Dave gets his tin hat on and sits back for the fallout. Plot Summary: A spaceship arrives in Arizona, 1873, to take over the Earth, starting with the Wild West region. A...
Sep 08, 2019•55 min
This week Dave and Chris are back reviewing the Batman Origin series Pennyworth. The series is based around the Dark Knight’s butler Alfred in his youth. A great show set in 1960’s. The guys are joined by friend of the show Tony Farina. He is a reviewer for http://www.dccomicsnews.com of some of the latest Comic Books. Give Tony a follow on twitter: https://twitter.com/TricycleBoombox Plot Summary: · The story of Alfred Pennyworth, a former special-forces officer living in London and working for...
Sep 01, 2019•1 hr 6 min
E87 – The Boys (2019) This week Dave and Chris are back reviewing the Amazon Prime Superhero Series - The Boys (2019). Originating from the Garth Ennis comic book series published initially by Wildstorm and then by Dynamite Entertainment. Starring Karl Urban and Anthony Starr to name a few. Plot Summary: · A group of vigilantes set out to take down corrupt superheroes who abuse their superpowers. Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 82% IMDB Score: 8.9/10 Metacritic: 73% There is also a promo for - O...
Aug 25, 2019•1 hr 8 min
This week Dave and Chris are back reviewing the 2016 DC Movie Batman V Superman (2016). Going back gave Dave a different perspective of what he actually thought of this movie. Plot Summary: Fearing that the actions of Superman are left unchecked, Batman takes on the Man of Steel, while the world wrestles with what kind of a hero it really needs. Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 28% IMDB Score: 6.5 /10 Metacritic: 44% Email the show at ComicsInMotionPodcast@gmail.com Twitter or on our Facebook pag...
Aug 18, 2019•1 hr 13 min
This episode the guys review the iconic movie 300 (2006) Starring Gerard Butler. Chris had never seen the movie before he reviewed so would it stand up 14 years later? Plot Summary: King Leonidas of Sparta and a force of 300 men fight the Persians at Thermopylae in 480 B.C. Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 60% IMDB Score: 7.7/10 Metacritic: 52% Email the show at ComicsInMotionPodcast@gmail.com or on Twitter or on our Facebook page. And also check out some of the other independent British Podcasts...
Aug 11, 2019•46 min
This weeks show we review the 2008 - Incredible Hulk movie starring Ed Norton. The second film in the MCU but never given the recognition and quickly forgotten when Ed Norton dropped out of the role. Dave and Chris have some fun reviewing this one. Plot Summary: Depicting the events after the Gamma Bomb. 'The Incredible Hulk' tells the story of Dr Bruce Banner, who seeks a cure to his unique condition, which causes him to turn into a giant green monster under emotional stress. Whilst on the run ...
Aug 04, 2019•52 min
This week's episode we are joined by friend of the show Tony Farina. Tony Farina is a reviewer and writer for DC Comics News. Check out his reviews and interviews here: https://dccomicsnews.com He spends his days as an online writing Professor at Siena Heights University in Adrian, MI, USA. Check out information about his University here: start.sienaheights.edu/podcast You can follow him on Twitter @tricycleboombox As Tony was the guest we asked him to pick the movie he wanted review. He picked ...
Jul 28, 2019•1 hr 11 min
This weeks episode Dave and Chris review the absolute classic movie - The Matrix. They have a great trip down memory lane and describe how this film changed the way movies and video games were made. Plot Summary: A computer hacker learns from mysterious rebels about the true nature of his reality and his role in the war against its controllers. Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 88% IMDB Score: 8.7 /10 Metacritic: 73% Email the show at ComicsInMotionPodcast@gmail.com or on Twitter or on our Faceboo...
Jul 21, 2019•1 hr 6 min
