In Ep. #600, Millenial Mike and I explore the differences between Rebel Moon's Director's Cut and Netflix's PG-13 Cut, analyzing how each version impacts the film's narrative, visuals, and reception and offering recommendations based on these variations. Chapters 0:13 Introduction 5:47 The Snyder Cuts vs Netflix PG-13 Cut Agreement 10:48 The Complexity of Film Editing Decisions 13:47 Success of Multiple Versions of Films 17:31 Character Development Differences in Snyder Cuts 25:31 Potential Chan...
Aug 19, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 600
Tune in for a Q&A with Zack Snyder to discuss the Director's Cut of Rebel Moon. Gain insights into the creative process and what sets this extended version apart from the original. CHAPTERS: 0:15 Introduction 2:25 Movie Transition and Shift 7:17 Themes of Redemption 12:27 Divergence in Universes 14:00 Glimpses of Past Incarnations 19:16 Crimes Against the Universe 25:08 Science Fiction Photography 27:57 Unconventional Energy Source 28:55 Reflecting on Characters 29:13 Jimmy and Sam's Unique ...
Aug 12, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 599
In Ep. 598, Macio, Bobby, and I discuss exciting game reveals like "Avowed" and "Doom: The Dark Ages," updates for "Starfield," new Xbox Series X|S consoles, and more! Chapters 0:13 Introduction to Xbox Games Showcase 2024 2:19 Age of Mythology Retold Announcement 5:18 Avowed Unveil and Discussion 11:38 Starfield June Update Impact 18:56 Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Reveal 26:02 Doom: The Dark Ages Teaser 30:52 Fable: The Dark Narrative Reveal 34:36 Gears of War E-Day Announcement 36:24 Gears of War...
Jun 17, 2024•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 598
Join Zack Snyder, Charlie Hunnam, Brett Wean, Robert Stohr, and Adia Fadaei for a meaningful discussion about mental health awareness and suicide prevention. They will share personal experiences and answer submitted questions. Edited for audio leveling and time. To learn more about AFSP and to donate, visit Talk Away The Dark . Chapters 0:05 Introduction to AFSP and Volunteers 1:11 Personal Stories and Introductions 6:42 The Power of Creativity in Mental Health 13:24 Finding Light in the Darknes...
Jun 03, 2024•1 hr 17 min
In Ep. 597, Millennial Mike and I discuss how Hollywood studios like Warner Brothers and Disney navigate changing dynamics, the evolving director-producer relationship, the impact of visionary filmmakers, cinematic storytelling's future amidst trends like AI-driven filmmaking, and more! Chapters 3:12 The Changing Landscape of Hollywood Studios 18:24 Impact of Directorial Vision 35:55 Nolan's Creative License 37:09 Pushing Boundaries with Batman 37:32 Spectacle and Elevation 39:40 Reimagining Bat...
May 27, 2024•2 hr 22 min•Ep. 597
In Ep. 596, Matt, Kojay, and I review Rebel Moon—Part 2: The Scargiver, discuss the puzzling hate against Zack Snyder, and more! CHAPTERS: 0:13 Introduction 2:08 Plot Structure and Character Discussion 19:53 Training and Trust Building 25:42 Extended Director's Cut Impact 31:55 Character Evaluation: Sofia's Korra 36:06 Potential Character Development: Jimmy's Turning Point 38:00 Action and CGI in Part Two 40:27 Polished CGI and Action Sequences 54:34 Reacting to the Fallout 1:01:37 The Success o...
Apr 29, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 596
In Ep. 595, PalpaKelli and I host the 2024 BROSCAR Awards, which highlight and celebrate film industry members, including Zack Snyder, Joaquin Phoenix, Robert Downey Jr., and more! CHAPTERS: 0:13 Introduction to the BROSCAR Awards 1:16 Best Supporting Actor Award 1:57 Outstanding Performance 3:39 Reflections on a Character 4:11 Best Lead Actor Nominees 6:34 Best Cinematography Nominees 8:43 Best Director Nominees 11:38 Best Picture Winner 12:34 Appreciation for the Film Industry 19:25 Hopes for ...
Apr 08, 2024•51 min•Ep. 595
In Ep. 594, PalpaKelli and I discuss and celebrate Akira Toriyama, his eternal impact on anime, our first exposure to the world of Dragon Ball, and more! CHAPTERS: 0:00:14 Introduction to Akira Toriyama 0:00:42 Toriyama's Life and Achievements 0:02:35 Early Life and Influences 0:02:49 Creation of Dragon Ball 0:03:20 Later Projects and Return to Dragon Ball 0:03:26 Personal Life and Hobbies 0:04:06 Toriyama's Passing and Legacy 0:04:30 Early Exposure to Dragon Ball 0:05:33 Childhood Memories and ...
Mar 11, 2024•49 min•Ep. 594
In Ep. 593, Macio, Julian, and I discuss Obsidian's Avowed and Square Enix's Visions of Mana promising dynamic RPG experiences on Xbox, Oxide Games' Ara: History Untold redefining historical grand strategy, MachineGames announcing Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and more! CHAPTERS 0:00:14 Introductions and Welcome to The Reasons I'm Broke podcast 0:03:03 Avowed: A Massive Game in the Works 0:08:25 Hellblade: A Unique Viking Narrative Experience 0:10:04 Hellblade's Immersive Gameplay Experien...
Jan 29, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 593
In Ep. 592, Millennial Mike, Matt, and I review Rebel Moon: Part One - A Child of Fire and discuss the film's successful debut! Chapters 0:00:14 Introduction to The Reasons I'm Broke podcast 0:02:37 Millennial Mike's Excitement for Rebel Moon 0:09:52 Millennial Mike's Heavier Criticisms of Rebel Moon 0:14:34 The Influence of Zack Snyder on Appreciating the Movie 0:20:08 A Blockbuster Scale: The Need for a Series 0:24:17 Zack Snyder's Directorial Freedom and Storytelling Economy 0:28:54 The Scrip...
Jan 01, 2024•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 592
In Ep. 591, Macio, Bobby, and I discuss The Game Awards trailers including GTA VI, Hideo Kojima’s OD, Hellblade II, and more! CHAPTERS: 0:00:14 Introducing the hosts and the topic: Geoff Keighley PlayStation Awards 0:08:39 Xbox Delayed Baldur's Gate 3 due to Parity Clause 0:09:59 Sega's Track Record and Personal Favorites 0:13:07 Speculations about Sonic the Hedgehog's Future 0:15:43 Xbox Announcements: Microsoft's Strong Showing at Game Awards 0:16:46 Impressive Trailer for Xbox Series X Surviv...
Dec 18, 2023•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 591
In Ep. 590, Millennial Mike, and I discuss Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon official trailer, the possibility of Netflix continuing the DC SnyderVerse, spoiler-free impressions of Godzilla: Minus One, and more! Chapters 0:00:14 Introducing the topics of the show 0:03:19 Sharing opinions on Zack Snyder's filmmaking style 0:10:02 Concerns about Zack Snyder's films and rewatchability 0:19:25 Companies refusing to admit mistakes and face consequences 0:20:13 The Complexity of Regime Changes and Pride 0:21:2...
Dec 11, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 590
In Ep. #589, Logan and I delve into Phil Boyle's passionate critique of the comic industry's decline, where he addresses concerns and proposes solutions, urging Marvel and DC to invest in revitalization before it's too late. ICv2 Article CHAPTERS: 0:00:14 Introducing Logan from Red Bandana Gaming 0:03:09 Discussion on declining comic book sales and industry changes 0:10:12 The Challenges of Nickel-and-Diming Readers and Retailers 0:13:10 Variants, Cover Prices, and the Struggle for Collectors 0:...
Nov 20, 2023•42 min•Ep. 589
In Ep. 588, Macio and I discuss the future of video games as the historic Microsoft acquisition of Activision Blizzard officially goes through! CHAPTERS: 0:00:14 Welcome to The Reasons I'm Broke podcast 0:06:39 Changes in PlayStation leadership after the merger's success 0:10:30 Microsoft's acquisition impact on video game industry 0:19:39 Phil Spencer's hands-on approach with Activision acquisition 0:25:32 Phil Spencer's role in securing the future of Xbox consoles 0:29:47 Apple and Google's do...
Oct 30, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 588
In Ep. #587, PalpaKelli and I delve into a spirited review of Disney's 2023 Haunted Mansion movie! Chapters 0:00:14 Introducing the hosts and discussing the Haunted Mansion movie 0:02:08 Personal experiences with the Haunted Mansion ride and previous movie 0:04:43 Initial high hopes for the movie and setup of the story 0:07:21 The use of humor and lack of emotional connection 0:09:39 The concept of ghosts following characters home from the mansion 0:11:48 The underdeveloped backstory and emotion...
Oct 23, 2023•43 min•Ep. 587
In 586, Macio, Bobby, and I dive into Xbox boss Phil Spencer's leaked emails, possible mid-gen console upgrades, a new Xbox controller, Microsoft's interest in Nintendo and Valve, Bethesda remasters, and more! CHAPTERS: 0:00:14 Introducing the hosts and their excitement for gaming news. 0:03:12 Comparing the cost and ease of expanding storage on both consoles. 0:08:37 Confidence in Xbox Series X and discussion on services. 0:19:28 Xbox Refresh Speculations and Phil's Response 0:21:01 Pricing Deb...
Oct 02, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 586
Jerry Carita, creator of the Kickstarter project "CICADA SAMURAI," and I discuss his gory/horror/action comic about an immortal samurai cicada protecting his brood from terrifying monsters, inspired by parenthood and featuring collaborations with talented artists. Chapters 0:00:14 Introduction to the Reasons I'm Broke podcast 0:02:26 The inspiration behind Cicada Samurai and its storyline 0:08:14 Collaboration with Afro Samurai creator and Japanese culture influence 0:09:10 Walt Flanagan's artwo...
Sep 26, 2023•24 min•Ep. 585
In Ep. 584, PalpaKelli and I cover Elder Scrolls VI being exclusive to Xbox and PC, Bill Willingham trying to take Fables to public domain, the change in format for the podcast moving forward, and more! Chapters 0:00:14 Introducing the Reasons I'm Broke podcast 0:02:26 Grassroots Campaign for Star Fox Revival 0:10:46 Extending Console Cycles Post-Covid 0:20:06 DC's Ownership of Public Domain Characters 0:23:03 Snow White without dwarfs and controversial star interviews 0:28:40 Spider-Man 3: A Bl...
Sep 25, 2023•55 min•Ep. 584
In Ep. 583, Scott and I discuss a recommended comic reading list for Batman, the potential GTA VI $150 launch, Rotten Tomatoes scores being influenced by third parties, and more! Chapters 0:00:14 Introducing the Reasons I'm Broke podcast 0:01:12 Rumors of GTA 6 costing $150 at launch 0:06:02 Square Enix's profit declines and creative control issues 0:10:07 Unity's recent price changes and impact on indie developers 0:13:18 Popular games affected by Unity's pricing changes 0:21:19 Fan Feedback an...
Sep 18, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 583
In Ep. 582, Millennial Mike and I discuss Netflix’s One-Piece success, Playstation Plus subscribers canceling after price hike, the Godzilla Minus One trailer, and more! Chapters 0:00:14 Welcome to The Reasons I'm Broke podcast! 0:04:17 Xbox Game Pass vs. PlayStation Plus: A Comparison 0:06:02 Xbox Game Pass: Better Online Gaming Experience 0:13:15 Netflix's One Piece Breaks Records Worldwide 0:22:03 Blessings and Marketing Strategies 0:26:01 Excitement for Season 2 of Arcane 0:29:15 Taylor Swif...
Sep 11, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 582
In Ep. 581, Matt Moylan and I cover Hsien-Ko's showdown on October 25th, UDON's 20th-anniversary special on October 18th, and the Street Fighter 6 Evolution Special #1 on November 25th, with updates on UDON projects and the comic book industry! Chapters: 0:00:14 Introducing the Reasons I'm Broke podcast 0:04:34 Darkstalkers One Shot: Building the Plot 0:08:17 The Possibility of Expanding Street Fighter Omega into a Series 0:13:31 Comic collaboration with Capcom for Evo event 0:23:23 Exciting upd...
Sep 08, 2023•59 min•Ep. 581
In Ep. 580, Sam and I discuss Sony raising PlayStation Plus subscription prices, the passing of Arleen Sorkin, the original voice of Harley Quinn, the Rebel Moon teaser trailer, and more! Chapters 0:00:14 Introducing the Reasons I'm Broke podcast 0:01:11 Mario Brothers Movie Gets Second Chance with 4K Restoration 0:05:26 Controversy over Batman and James Gunn's comments 0:08:07 Uncertainty for the Future of Sonic Games 0:16:56 Frustration over PS5 Availability and Exclusive Games 0:17:23 PlaySta...
Sep 04, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 580
In Ep. 579, Bobby, Julian and I discuss Bobby’s Japan trip where he helped judge at the Pokemon World Championships, and noticed the cultural differences, exclusive merch and more! Chapter Marks: 0:00:14 A Different Episode with Guest Co-hosts 0:08:41 Bobby's Japan Trip: Experiencing the Pokemon Fever in Tokyo 0:11:27 Pokemon Event in Japan: Next-Level Madness 0:14:29 The Overwhelming Presence of Duffy and His Friends 0:19:59 Yu-Gi-Oh! Players: A Different Breed 0:28:20 Popular decks: Lost Box, ...
Aug 28, 2023•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 579
In Ep. 578, Nick and I discuss Blue Beetle’s lackluster box office debut, Disney diving into AI with a dedicated task force, the disqualifications at the Pokemon World Championships, and more! Time Stamps: 0:00:14 Introducing the Reasons I'm Broke podcast with Daniel and Nick 0:00:58 Fallout from Pokemon World Championships: Use of Hacked Pokemon 0:05:40 IDW's Creator-Owned Comics Line Facing Cancellation 0:10:24 Ambitious Ideas for Combining Comics and Coffee Industry 0:12:03 Disappointing Expe...
Aug 21, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 578
In Ep. 577, Julian and I discuss Anime adaptations that surpass their manga, Jay Oliva on the Snyderverse’s Flash film, the use of AI in official RPG gaming books, and more! Chapter Marks: 0:00:10 Introduction to The Reasons I'm Broke podcast 0:01:13 Controversy Surrounding AI Art in Dungeons and Dragons 0:04:17 Companies Implementing Rules Against AI-Generated Content 0:08:13 Lack of Permit and Safety Concerns at Twitch Streaming Event 0:11:26 Organizing a Meetup with Security Measures 0:17:23 ...
Aug 14, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 577
In Ep. 576, Matt and I discuss Sony indefinitely delaying Spider-Man: Beyond The Spider-Verse, Rolling Stone initially naming the Snyder Cut as the greatest superhero movie ever, The Haunted Mansion bombing at the box office, and more! Full Topics: 0:00:14 Welcome to The Reasons I'm Broke podcast! 0:01:15 Spider-Man Beyond the Spider-Verse sequel delayed indefinitely 0:04:38 Sony's Craving the Hunter also faces delays 0:10:15 Frustration for animators behind the scenes of The Witcher. 0:19:51 AI...
Aug 07, 2023•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 576
In Ep. 575, Macio and I discuss Sony receiving negative feedback on Project Q, Netflix’s subscription growth, Sumerian Comics’ “American Psycho” sequel comic, and more! Full Topics: 0:00:14 Introducing the Reasons I'm Broke podcast 0:00:59 PlayStation 5 Slim Rumors and Possible Price Drop 0:04:05 Xbox Series S and PlayStation 5 Slim Compete in Holiday Season 0:10:08 Frustration with the size and battery life of the device 0:13:09 Criticism of PS VR and lack of support for games 0:17:36 Emulators...
Jul 31, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 575
In Ep. 574, PalpaKelli and I discuss the Pokemon Scarlet & Violet 151 set, Skybound’s all-new Universal Monsters comics, Disney cutting back on Marvel/Star Wars projects, and more! Chapters 0:00:14 Introducing the Reasons I'm Broke podcast 0:01:16 Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: A Tribute to the Original 151 0:07:40 Universal Monsters Return in New Comic Series 0:11:15 The King from House of Dragon snubbed for performance 0:13:36 Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer and limited time for viewing 0:21:...
Jul 24, 2023•53 min•Ep. 574
In Ep. 573, Scott and I discuss Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard allowed to proceed, Cartoon Network Studios merging with Warner Bros. Animation, The Flash movie's box office performance declines further, and more! Chapters 0:00:14 Introduction 0:01:12 Video Game Preservation: Availability of Classic Games 0:09:37 Digitizing Retro Gaming Magazines for Preservation 0:12:03 Concerns about companies buying up third-party developers 0:16:14 Worries about the future of gaming due to com...
Jul 17, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 573
In Ep. 572, Millennial Mike and I discuss the discovery of the unique One Ring MTG card, the Anime Expo announcement of Suicide Squad: ISEKAI, Henry Cavill’s final season of The Witcher, and more! Full Topics: The unique One Ring Magic: The Gathering card, graded as a 9, could become the most expensive Magic card ever, attracting offers of over $2M and potentially impacting the value of Collector Booster packs. Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, starring Harrison Ford and directed by James M...
Jul 10, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 572
