Diana's opening narration (the world, lessons learned, and facing the truth) Antiques dealer in the Louvre Delivery from Wayne Enterprises Connections to Batman v Superman Connections to the DCEU overall Why was Wonder Woman better received than BvS ? Text about the Mona Lisa from http://astore.amazon.com/theimaginativeconservative-20/detail/1480094579 Transcript: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2017/06/jlu-scene-by-scene-wonder-woman-scene-1.html Contributors: @ottensam @raveryn @derbykid @w...
Jun 12, 2017•49 min
Preliminary themes (1:00) Character development (27:20) Meaningful moments from the film (47:31) Transcript: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2017/06/themes-and-charaters-in-wonder-woman.html Contributors: @ottensam @raveryn @derbykid @wondersyd @JLUPodcast Our BvS analysis: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/p/scene-by-scene-analyis-of-batman-v.html Collider: http://collider.com/patty-jenkins-wonder-woman-interview/ ComicBook.com: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikMGXsbZn9Q Naive or dumb: htt...
Jun 04, 2017•58 min
Katana's scars and kintsugi Katana trained by Batman? Eyes of the Adversary Deadshot as the leader of Task Force X Everyone's slo-mo moment Deadshot doesn't cut and run Diablo is not the fire bloke anymore Are people still people? Can people change? Flag still values duty over humanity Thanks to Alessandro (@raveryn) and Nick (@NBego) Transcript: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2017/05/jlu-scene-by-scene-suicide-squad-scenes_31.html http://www.manofsteelanswers.com/32-tornado-part-3-understan...
Jun 01, 2017•22 min
William Moulton Marston's creation of Wonder Woman Historical context of World War 1 Women's suffrage and equity Potential topics and themes for the film Character arcs to look for Questions we have going into the movie Find us on Twitter: @ottensam, @raveryn, @derbykid, @wondersyd @JLUPodcast Transcript: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2017/05/wonder-woman-preparations.html http://www.popmatters.com/column/189651-the-secret-history-of-wonder-woman-also-reveals-a-great-deal-about-o/ http://ww...
May 28, 2017•38 min
Condolences to the Snyder family "This is Katana" "Pretty lights" in Midway City Deadshot and Flag's rivalry Chinook crash Slipknot's moment Deadshot and Harley's budding friendship 3 Critiques of Suicide Squad (and remedies) Thanks to Alessandro Maniscalco Transcript: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2017/05/jlu-scene-by-scene-suicide-squad-scenes_22.html Suicide Squadcast , Man of Steel Answers @JLUPodcast on Twitter...
May 18, 2017•44 min
Recap of themes The big beam of light Connecting threats and themes in JLU movies Listener input from Trent Osborne and JONALOTZRH Worldwide attention on Midway City Soundtracking interview with Ayer: https://audioboom.com/posts/4926896-episode-2-david-ayer-talks-suicide-squad-and-other-movies Evacuation zone at the airport The Squad's first interactions Waller as the voice of god Full details of the terms of Task Force X Thoughts on BvS from Auzzie Sheard Thanks to Alessandro Maniscalco Transcr...
Apr 10, 2017•40 min
This episode features a retrospective on Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice on the one-year anniversary of its release. Sam and Alessandro share their holistic thoughts about the film and the episode also includes perspectives from 20+ listeners on why they love BvS . Episode art by David Jamison @JLUPodcast on Twitter Zack Snyder talking about his mother: https://youtu.be/vxuEqQkYH3c?t=1h12m54s Suicide Squadcast Man of Steel Answers DCEU Cinematic Minute Supergirl Radio DCEU Positivity...
Mar 25, 2017•1 hr 18 min
Clay Enos has been the set photographer on all 5 of the films thus far in the WB Justice League Universe. He joins us for an interview, covering the responsibilities of a set photographer, the marketing process, themes in the DCEU, critical reactions to Batman v Superman , working with Larry Fong, the posters and style of the upcoming Wonder Woman film, and more. http://www.clayenos.com/ Ben Affleck's Eastern Congo Initiative Follow @JLUPodcast on Twitter...
Mar 24, 2017•53 min
Corrections and Omissions for last episode Bruce and Diana honoring Superman "Men are still good" Forming the Justice League Bruce's indicators of redemption Diana's history and building anticipation for Wonder Woman Bruce's opening narration and closing narration Lex Luthor in Belle Reve Wizard of Oz-pokolips Two perspectives on Lex's mental state Bruce's clear path forward Was it a good call to show Superman's soil rising? Thanks to Alessandro Maniscalco Transcript : http://comicandscreen.blog...
Mar 23, 2017•48 min
Revisiting "my world" from the last episode Lex Luthor's shaved head Perry and the Daily Planet headlines Martha's hands and Jonathan's photo Lois's engagement ring Clark Kent funeral at the Kent farm Superman funeral in Washington DC A quick look back at "Is she with you?" Thanks to Alessandro Maniscalco Transcript: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2017/03/jlu-scene-by-scene-batman-v-superman_19.html Man of Steel Answers , Suicide Squadcast @JLUPodcast on twitter http://andygrail.tumblr.com/ ...
Mar 13, 2017•54 min
Superman and Lois farewell "You are my world" Who should wield the kryptonite spear? Trinity teamwork Doomsday's death Parallels to Man of Steel The Death of Superman Superman and christianity Was it too soon for him to die? Thanks to Alessandro Maniscalco Transcript: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2017/03/jlu-scene-by-scene-batman-v-superman_10.html Man of Steel Answers , Suicide Squadcast @JLUPodcast on twitter Hands: https://twitter.com/cineloon/status/771773137323253762 Paintings: http:/...
Mar 08, 2017•51 min
Why that Wonder Woman arrival was so great Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman Wonder Woman's musical theme Why Lois knows to retrieve the spear "I thought she was with you" explained Superman and Wonder Woman teamwork (with music) Batman's survival and evasion skills Lois and Superman saving each other Thanks to Alessandro Maniscalco Transcript: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2017/03/jlu-scene-by-scene-batman-v-superman.html Man of Steel Answers , Suicide Squadcast @JLUPodcast on Twitter DC All Acces...
Feb 28, 2017•44 min
Superman in the upper atmosphere Was firing the nuke the right decision? High altitude nuclear detonations Swanwick and Farris personal connections to Superman Prayers Emaciated Superman Batwing and Doomsday Batman's "Oh sh**" moment Invitation for the March 25th BvS episode Thanks to Alessandro Maniscalco Transcript: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2017/02/jlu-scene-by-scene-batman-v-superman_26.html Man of Steel Answers , Suicide Squadcast Follow us @JLUPodcast on Twitter...
Feb 22, 2017•1 hr 3 min
Doomsday character design Trailer 2 revealing Doomsday Doomsday and Superman at the Heroes Park Statue Foreshadowing the death of Superman CNN coverage of Doomsday Diana Prince on the plane The boosh effect ( https://vimeo.com/203167783 ) Alfred's well-placed humor Listener's thoughts on Doomsday Thanks to Alessandro Maniscalco, Kain702, Trent Osborne, Casper Richter, @_sahyl_ Transcript: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2017/02/jlu-scene-by-scene-batman-v-superman.html Man of Steel Answers , ...
Feb 08, 2017•37 min
Analysis of Academy-Award Nominated Suicide Squad Down-to-Earth Mission or Non-Human Entity? Connections to "Paranoid" by Black Sabbath Neck bomb injections Griggs and Harley set-up (no pay-off) Panda Man and the Van Criss Break-In Parallels between the Joker and the Wall Flag and June not really in love? Transcript: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2017/01/jlu-scene-by-scene-suicide-squad-scenes.html Man of Steel Answers , Suicide Squadcast @JLUPodcast on Twitter...
Jan 30, 2017•8 min
Thoughts looking back at the warehouse rescue (friends and capes) Lex's countdown timer Continuity error with Superman's arrival? Three meanings of "Right, wabbit?" Lex won't let Superman win Extra lines in the extended cut Blackout in Metropolis and canted angles Doomsday hatches from his egg Lex as creator, Doomsday as devil Fist and abomination! Thoughts from listeners (Deo, kain, Marco, Casper) Thanks to Alessandro Maniscalco . Transcript of the episode: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/20...
Jan 23, 2017•24 min
Sam and Alessandro each share five of the primary reasons they love the film Man of Steel , directed by Zack Snyder and written by David S. Goyer. Sam's list (in no particular order): The entire movie is about Clark trying to judge how humanity will respond to him. The Kents are loving, realistic, and wise parents. The music is otherworldly and exhilarating while still incorporating the perfect intervals from the original score. Lois is a full partner in a full relationship with Clark. The theme...
Jan 05, 2017•4 min
"Every time we say goodbye" Knyazev Batman shooting the men outside The batwing design An amazing Batman fight scene Connections to the Knightmare scene and to The Dark Knight Returns Is this the resolution to Bruce's powerless arc? Why did Lois throw the kryptonite spear in the water? Parallels between BvS and Excalibur Thanks to Alessandro Maniscalco Transcript of the episode : http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2017/01/jlu-scene-by-scene-batman-v-superman.html http://www.forbes.com/sites/mark...
Dec 19, 2016•51 min
In this episode, Alessandro and I give our commentary on the theatrical version of Suicide Squad (Warner Bros), written and directed by David Ayer. (Because of technical limitations of Sam's recording setup, we had to use the DVD version which is the theatrical cut. For thoughts on the extended cut, see our prior episode .) We synchronize our playback at the 9 second mark right when the R RatPac logo appears. Man of Steel Answers , Suicide Squadcast Follow @JLUPodcast on twitter...
Dec 16, 2016•2 hr 3 min
Quick look back at the Batman-Superman fight Two threat locations - scout ship and warehouse Superman and Lois explaining the situation to Batman Batman's rational and emotional appeal to Superman Batman's promise Rising/falling motif Thoughts from listeners Thanks to Alessandro Maniscalco Transcript of the Episode Man of Steel Answers , Suicide Squadcast @JLUPodcast on twitter...
Dec 12, 2016•18 min
Griggs in a vulnerable position for a change The Joker in the kitchen Washington Monument Flag and Enchantress's relationship Enchantress and Incubus The pacing and execution of Enchantress's motivation Incubus in the subway and gods in the novelization Reacting to the Honest Trailer for Suicide Squad Thanks to Alessandra Maniscalco Trascript of this episode Man of Steel Answers , Suicide Squadcast , DCU_Club Subreddit @JLUPodcast on twitter...
Dec 09, 2016•26 min
This episode contains Sam's quick reactions to the Extended Cut of Suicide Squad , written and directed by David Ayer. Some of the pieces of extra footage were nice additions but others were probably best left out. Overall, the movie is largely the same -- the main strengths (and flaws) are all still intact. Man of Steel Answers , Suicide Squadcast @JLUPodcast on Twitter...
Nov 15, 2016•14 min
Box office update Harley Quinn to Waller: "Are you the devil?" Killer Croc internalizing his monsterness El Diablo foreshadowing Deadshot's shooting range and list of demands Flag pitches a team of soldiers instead of the Squad No one believes the Waller stories Joker's knife circle Ayer's choice of roster for the Squad DC TPB giveaway and the number 23 Thanks to Alessandro Maniscalco Transcript of the episode Man of Steel Answers , Suicide Squadcast @JLUPodcast on twitter...
Oct 16, 2016•25 min
Batman takes Superman down Your parents and my parents Force the world to make sense Superman does bleed "Martha" Thoughts from listeners Terrio and a moment of shared humanity Thanks to Alessandro Maniscalco Transcript of the episode Man of Steel Answers , Suicide Squadcast @JLUPodcast on Twitter...
Oct 11, 2016•39 min
In this episode, Alessandro and I give our commentary on the extended cut of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice , directed by Zack Snyder. We synchronize our playback to the moment right at the start when the leaf is floating right in front of the WB logo. Man of Steel Answers , Suicide Squadcast Follow @JLUPodcast on Twitter...
Oct 06, 2016•3 hr 4 min
The physical and visual setting of the fight Falling motif and above/below motif Superman trying to talk to Batman Batman's traps and the bat signal Batman on the edge BvS and its positioning of violence ( Pulpklatura ) Comments from listeners - Michael, Sofia, Casper Fear and bravery The Dark Knight Returns connections Batman's true motivations in the fight Thanks to Alessandro Maniscalco Transcript of the episode Man of Steel Answers , Suicide Squadcast @JLUPodcast on twitter...
Sep 26, 2016•35 min
Transition from the Dossier Introduction Oversimplifying good and bad The "next war" The Squad as "monsters" (according to whom?) Enchantress's display of powers ARGUS and Justice League Dark Thanks to Alessandro Maniscalco Transcript of the episode Man of Steel Answers , Suicide Squadcast , DCU_Club subreddit...
Sep 17, 2016•12 min
In this episode, Alessandro and I give our commentary on the full film of Man of Steel , directed by Zack Snyder for Warner Brothers pictures. We synchronize our playback at the 12 second mark of the movie, right when the WB logo is blocked from view. Man of Steel Answers , Suicide Squadcast , DCU_Club subreddit Thesis on Man of Steel...
Sep 10, 2016•31 min
Amanda Waller and the Death of Superman The great world building thus far in the Justice League Universe Deadshot and his daughter Harley as the Joker's Queen Captain Boomerang and The Flash El Diablo and his surrender Killer Croc, the monster Enchantress, the witch Rick Flag and Waller's leverage Thematic Analysis versus Comic Book Analysis Thanks to Alessandro Maniscalco Transcript of this episode Man of Steel Answers , Suicide Squadcast , DCU_Club subreddit http://www.empireonline.com/movies/...
Aug 26, 2016•45 min
Scout ship activated Superman and Lois, "No one stays good in this world." Wonder Woman before the fight The Flash, Aquaman, and Cyborg Lois and Perry's character arc Bonus: Additional thoughts from listeners on Lex's helipad scene Thanks to Alessandro Maniscalco Transcript of the episode Man of Steel Answers , Suicide Squadcast , DCU_Club subreddit...
Aug 23, 2016•33 min
