From Duck Till Dark: Outside the Marvel Studios

A special mini-series from the host and producer of Excelsior Journeys, each episode provides a look back at the films based on Marvel Comics properties that were NOT a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, from 1986's Howard the Duck to 2019's X-Men: Dark Phoenix.

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Blade II (2002)

We're seven episodes in, and we have our first sequel in this series of podcasts. We’re discussing Blade II, the return of Wesley Snipes to the role that gave Marvel their first big-screen success. For more information, please visit www.facebook.com/fromducktilldark .

Nov 10, 2021•10 min•Season 1Ep. 7

X-Men (2000)

Blade’s success proved to Hollywood that Marvel movies could be successful and X-Men was the true beginning of the comic book movie’s first golden age. Today’s episode looks back on that historic first chapter in the X-Universe on the big screen. For more information, please visit the show's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/fromducktilldark

Nov 09, 2021•16 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Blade (1998)

In 1997, the comic book movie was left for dead, so of course, someone fighting the undead had to be the one to resurrect the genre in the summer of 1998. Today, we’re talking about Blade, the movie that proved Marvel could have a successful theatrical run. For more information, please visit www.facebook.com/fromducktilldark .

Nov 07, 2021•16 min•Season 1Ep. 5

The Fantastic Four (1994)

Who knew the one movie that was meant for the trash can wound up having the most heart? Host & producer George Sirois discusses the unreleased 1994 film The Fantastic Four! For more information, please go to: www.facebook.com/fromducktilldark

Nov 04, 2021•13 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Captain America (1990)

Cannon Films tried for years to get Captain America on the big screen, and once Menahem Golan broke away and formed his own production company - 21st Century Film Corporation - he could finally make it a reality. However, it was shelved for two years after production ended and, after an international release, had to settle for a VHS release in 1992. Host & producer George Sirois gives his thoughts about the Albert Pyun-directed low-budget adaptation. For more information, please visit https:...

Nov 02, 2021•17 min•Season 1Ep. 3

The Punisher (1989)

Today, we take a brief look at the 1989 Dolph Lundgren film The Punisher! Who knew it was so similar to Howard the Duck? No, really. Listen in and you'll see what I mean. For more information, please go to www.facebook.com/fromducktilldark .

Nov 02, 2021•13 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Howard the Duck (1986)

In the beginning, there was.... a box office bomb that gave a sour start to Marvel Comics' foray into Hollywood. Host & producer George Sirois gives his thoughts and some behind-the-scenes information about the 1986 film Howard the Duck. For more information, please go to www.facebook.com/fromducktilldark .

Nov 01, 2021•16 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Welcome to From Duck Till Dark (2nd Edition)

In 2019, the podcast From Duck Till Dark: Outside the Marvel Studios was born. Now, two years later, for the latest National Podcast Post Month Challenge, host & producer George Sirois (Excelsior Journeys) has been given the chance to reboot this show and give it better production values, more material, a proper intro & outro, and opportunities for listener interaction. For more information, please go to www.facebook.com/fromducktilldark ....

Oct 31, 2021•9 min

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