Doors and barriers to the halls of power Diana's intrusion into the council meeting Sir Patrick (aka, Ares) calling for armistice Steve's "blind sister" Sir Patrick foreshadows Steve's death and meets Diana Doctor Maru tests her new poison gas Transcript: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2018/03/jlu-scene-by-scene-wonder-woman-scenes_16.html Follow @JLUPodcast on twitter Contributors: @ottensam @raveryn @derbykid @wondersyd Episode artwork by Matthew Rushing (@mattrushing02)...
Mar 16, 2018•15 min
Top-level perspective on the scene Continuity on the sidewalk Homage to Superman: The Movie Fight in the alleyway Etta helps out Cyanide and Ares Diana's worldview and straightforward storytelling Follow @JLUPodcast on Twitter Contributors: @ottensam @wondersyd @raveryn @derbykid
Mar 15, 2018•27 min
Contrasting Man's World with Themyscira How long was the boat ride? Observations on the streets of London Meeting Etta Candy, Secretary Shopping for an outfit Humor and a subtle spy Follow @JLUPodcast on Twitter Contributors: @ottensam @derbykid @raveryn @wondersyd
Mar 14, 2018•54 min
Reactions to the assassination of Superman Connections between Wonder Woman and this scene in Justice League Film techniques at the beginning of the scene Wonder Woman on Lady Justice Upward shots and the lasso of Hestia Dark ages and Holy fear Blocking bullets "A believer" Transcript: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2018/03/jlu-scene-by-scene-justice-league-scene.html Follow @JLUPodcast on Twitter Contributors: @ottensam @raveryn @derbykid @wondersyd @NBego Episode artwork by Matthew Rushing...
Mar 12, 2018•31 min
Ludendorff framed powerfully On-the-nose villany Maru's chemical lab and missing notebook Ares and red herrings Shout-outs to the Suicide Squadcast, Man of Steel Answers, DC Cinematic Minute, and Fans Without Borders Transcript: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2018/02/jlu-scene-by-scene-wonder-woman-scene-17.html Contributors: @ottensam, @raveryn, @derbykid, @wondersyd Episode artwork by Matthew Rushing Follow @JLUPodcast on twitter...
Feb 21, 2018•15 min
Act 2 and blockbuster formulas Lack of color Diana's naivete about the war, lessons to be learned Steve's appreciation of Diana's spirit Sleeping arrangements and marriage Pleasures of the flesh Music Transcript: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2018/01/jlu-scene-by-scene-wonder-woman-scene-16.html @JLUPodcast on twitter Contributors: @ottensam @raveryn @derbykid @wondersyd...
Jan 25, 2018•5 min
"Everybody Knows" song selection Dealing with loss: world (general) Dealing with loss: Lois and Martha (personal) Foreclosure on the Kent farm Newspaper headlines and homeless man Transcript: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2018/01/jlu-scene-by-scene-justice-league-scene_13.html Follow @JLUPodcast on twitter Contributors: @ottensam @raveryn @derbykid @wondersyd @NBego...
Jan 14, 2018•23 min
Additional thoughts about Scene 1 Vertical shot motif Batman's first appearance Phony physics (homage to Batman 66?) Fear and riding the parademon Where did the three motherbox symbols come from? Burglar comes back and comments on Superman Motherboxes Transcript: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2018/01/jlu-scene-by-scene-justice-league-scene.html Follow @JLUPodcast on Twitter Contributors: @ottensam @raveryn @derbykid @wondersyd @NBego http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/la-et-mn-supe...
Dec 31, 2017•27 min
Opening logos and music First scenes in Man of Steel and BvS Superman as a public figure (echoed later by Wonder Woman) Shooting video in portrait mode Kids asking Superman questions Hope from two fathers Favorite thing about planet Earth? Naming the trilogy Transcript: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2017/12/jlu-scene-by-scene-justice-league-scene.html Follow @JLUPodcast on Twitter Contributors: @ottensam @raveryn @derbykid @wondersyd @NBego http://www.manofsteelanswers.com/43-a-beautiful-tr...
Dec 02, 2017•26 min
What is the name of Zack Snyder's Superman trilogy? Themes: How do we deal with loss? Collaboration is stronger than isolation. With support, one can come back from damage stronger than before. It is better to lead through inspiration than fear. Is humanity worth saving? Major characters: Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, the Flash, Cyborg, Superman, and Steppenwolf. Transcript: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2017/11/themes-and-characters-in-justice-league.html Follow @JLUPodcast on Twitter Con...
Nov 20, 2017•6 min
In this episode, we get ready for Justice League (directed by Zack Snyder) by collecting our thoughts on the major characters (Bruce Wayne, Diana Prince, Arthur Curry, Barry Allen, Victor Stone, Lois Lane, Clark Kent, and Steppenwolf). We also include 7 big questions that we have going into the movie. Contributors: @ottensam @raveryn @derbykid @wondersyd @NBego @JLUPodcast on twitter Transcript: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2017/11/preparing-for-justice-league-characters.html Short Recap o...
Nov 15, 2017•35 min
Diana's cloak and costume Diana and Steve make a "deal" The sailboat at the dock Diana and Hippolyta say their farewells "You may never return" Reminder of the Ares mystery Act 1 relationship building between Diana and Steve Transcript: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2017/11/jlu-scene-by-scene-wonder-woman-scene-15.html Contributors: @ottensam @raveryn @derbykid @wondersyd @JLUPodcast on Twitter Man of Steel Answers: http://www.manofsteelanswers.com/53-wonder-woman/ Michael Schinke: https://...
Nov 13, 2017•29 min
Podcast updates and looking forward to Justice League Diana's superhero moment of answering the call. -Patty Jenkins Diana's leap (and the bull, aka Zeus?) Emerging powers and connections to Man of Steel Lasso, Shield, and the Godkiller sword Thoughts from listeners -- Omesh, Gustav, and Wayne Transcript: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2017/11/jlu-scene-by-scene-wonder-woman-scene-14.html Contributors: @ottensam @raveryn @derbykid @wondersyd @JLUPodcast on Twitter Prepping for Justice League...
Nov 06, 2017•22 min
This special episode of the Justice League Universe podcast features our Wonder Woman team's commentary on the film directed by Patty Jenkins and released by Warner Brothers pictures. Included in this commentary are Sam (@ottensam), Alessandro (@raveryn), Rebecca (@derbykid), and Sydney (@wondersyd). We start with some initial chatter about our reactions to the film but then we synchronize to the film at the 17 second mark, right when the WB logo disappears to black. @JLUPodcast...
Sep 26, 2017•2 hr 23 min
Epione notices Diana's healing Building up the Steve-Diana relationship Production design and luminescent water Reversing cinematic gender roles The watch and the time theme Steve and his father (foreshadowing Steve's death) Amazons as a bridge (connection with Man of Steel ) MAJOR THEME: Do something Steve's "do something" message resonates with Diana Movement and editing Steve the reluctant hero (from Wayne Buck) Pearl and shell (Omesh Singh) Transcript: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2017...
Sep 22, 2017•32 min
Amazonian leadership and forms of input Diana thinks it's Ares and the Germans Hippolyta puts Diana down in her place Hippolyta says to "do nothing" Connections to the DCEU - parenting and optimism TRANSCRIPT: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2017/09/jlu-scene-by-scene-wonder-woman-scene-12.html Contributors: @ottensam @raveryn @derbykid @wondersyd @JLUPodcast...
Sep 04, 2017•4 min
Using film, production design for the throne room Flow and questions answered Lasso of Hestia Diana and Hippolyta's reactions to Steve's testimony Weapons manufacturing in Turkey First glimpses of General Ludendorff and Doctor Maru Steve's escape and airplane flight Hippolyta's fears Returning to some past critiques of scenes in the DCEU TRANSCRIPT: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2017/08/jlu-scene-by-scene-wonder-woman-scenes.html Contributors: @ottensam @raveryn @wondersyd @derbykid @JLUPod...
Aug 22, 2017•30 min
This episode features some final thoughts about Suicide Squad , directed by David Ayer, and then we answer a series of questions from listeners, covering the future of the DCEU, the history of the podcast, and other topics like comics and television. Contributors: @ottensam @raveryn @wondersyd @NBego @derbykid @JLUPodcast on Twitter Listen to our prior anniversary special for Batman v Superman : https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/jluniverse/episodes/2017-03-25T05_35_44-07_00...
Aug 05, 2017•44 min
Rick Flag and June Moon are reunited Waller is still alive and negotiates with the squad Zoe and Floyd love each other Things have changed at Belle Reve The Joker breaks in to break Harley out Amanda Waller and Bruce Wayne compete in league formation TRANSCRIPT: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2017/08/jlu-scene-by-scene-suicide-squad-scenes_4.html Contributors: @ottensam @raveryn @NBego @JLUPodcast...
Aug 03, 2017•18 min
Diablo meeting Enchantress Diablo's people, his new family Incubus, the unsurprising surprise Killer Croc below and Katana saving Boomerang Diablo shows who he really is Minor editing critiques Diablo and GQ sacrifices Enchantress reverts to her smokey form Final fight in the fog Harley Quinn's con Hate turns to love TRANSCRIPT: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2017/08/jlu-scene-by-scene-suicide-squad-scenes.html Contributors: @ottensam @raveryn @NBego @JLUPodcast...
Aug 01, 2017•25 min
Blockbuster movie formula - inciting incident Angelic imagery of Diana Diana's first encounter with a real man Heinberg on The Little Mermaid The simplicity of good guys and bad guys Battle on the beach, Amazon cavalry Patty Jenkins' use of slo-mo Hippolyta and Antiope in the fight Antiope dies, her relationship with Menalippe Diana's grieving Amazonian clothing TRANSCRIPT: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2017/07/jlu-scene-by-scene-wonder-woman-scenes_26.html Contributors: @ottensam @raveryn ...
Jul 25, 2017•33 min
The Squad's epic strutting Killer Croc going with the SEALs Katana and her husband's soul Boomerang and Katana Visions from Enchantress Deadshot kills Batman, Harley and Joker domesticized, Flag and June, Diablo owns his past Poor editing TRANSCRIPT: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2017/07/jlu-scene-by-scene-suicide-squad-scenes_24.html Contributors: @ottensam @raveryn @NBego @JLUPodcast...
Jul 21, 2017•16 min
Harley in the rain and a crack in her facade The team accepts Harley back, no questions asked Enchantress and Waller, tables turned Deadshot and the squad learn that Waller and Flag are behind the crisis The squad follows Deadshot into the bar Honor among thieves Diablo's backstory and Harley's tough love Flag opens up and releases his leverage The squad's true formation TRANSCRIPT: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2017/07/jlu-scene-by-scene-suicide-squad-scenes_20.html Contributors: @ottensam...
Jul 19, 2017•25 min
Remarks about last WW episode Diana's training outfit The first time she turns her face toward the sky Diana's dive Steve Trevor (Chris Pine) Diana rescuing Steve, Angel imagery Musical cue with the new Diana theme The Germans finding the island Garden of Eden TRANSCRIPT: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2017/07/jlu-scene-by-scene-wonder-woman-scene-7.html Contributors: @ottensam @raveryn @derbykid @wondersyd @JLUPodcast...
Jul 17, 2017•24 min
Twist - it's Waller! Waller's excitement over Enchantress's army The Joker arrives and Harley is rescued Deadshot makes a choice - friends over leverage The Joker and Harley reunited (briefly) Waller gets another helo and gets captured TRANSCRIPT: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2017/07/jlu-scene-by-scene-suicide-squad-scenes_13.html Contributors: @ottensam @raveryn @NBego @JLUPodcast http://www.manofsteelanswers.com/47-suicide-squad/...
Jul 11, 2017•28 min
Enchantress dancing (revisited) Harley on the elevator Bruce Timm comments on Harley unpredictability Harley hotpants Critique of editing for the office fight El Diablo finally unleashes Harley and Joker acid bath TRANSCRIPT: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2017/07/jlu-scene-by-scene-suicide-squad-scenes.html Contributors: @ottensam @raveryn @NBego @JLUPodcast Bruce Timm - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Is2A-VRZIo Reedited Harley and Joker scene - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9mU8uzWXdQ...
Jul 07, 2017•35 min
Revisiting the gods on Mount Olympus Legends of the Amazons Diana at "age 12" Diana not being allowed to speak Hippolyta and Antiope's debate Adult training - foreshadowing of future events Things aren't fair Gal Gadot's first appearance on Themyscira Bracelet (aka gauntlet, aka vambrace) blast How did our anticipations for the film hold up in hindsight? TRANSCRIPT: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2017/07/jlu-scene-by-scene-wonder-woman-scenes.html CONTRIBUTORS: @ottensam @raveryn @derbykid @...
Jul 03, 2017•41 min
The squad still follows Flag's orders Checking in on Bravo team Enchantress's kiss and the Eyes of the Adversary Harley's smash and grab Deadshot's reminder of his daughter John F. Ostrander Federal Building Awkward editing Amanda Waller as the unknown objective DCEU thoughts about gods and saving humanity Transcript: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2017/06/jlu-scene-by-scene-suicide-squad-scenes.html Contributors: @ottensam @raveryn @NBego @JLUPodcast http://www.manofsteelanswers.com/53-wond...
Jun 27, 2017•24 min
Diana's bedroom Hippolyta and the merits of fighting and war History lesson -- the Greek Gods Ares and Zeus (but no goddesses) George Perez Gods and Mortals Musical hints of Superman Diana begins her training Many gifts from the Gods Transcript: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2017/06/jlu-scene-by-scene-wonder-woman-scenes.html Contributors: @ottensam @raveryn @derbykid @wondersyd @JLUPodcast Myth of redemptive violence: https://www.ravenfoundation.org/wonder-woman-myth-redemptive-violence-ra...
Jun 21, 2017•47 min
Diana famous? Themyscira production design - nature and curves Young Diana in the marketplace Women of Color in the movie Amazon warrior training Diana's leap before she looks Antiope and Hippolyta initial tension Connections to the original comic book issues Some new observations about MoS and BvS Transcript: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2017/06/jlu-scene-by-scene-wonder-woman-scene-2.html Contributors: @ottensam @raveryn @derbykid @wondersyd @JLUPodcast Our preview episode about Wonder W...
Jun 16, 2017•30 min
