S1 EP.13 – A black hole of acting – A Review of Space Jam: A New Legacy

This week the guys, (Kareem, Ken, and Pat) reviewed the gradual decline in quality for blended animated movies. Tangents include He-Man versus the trolls, child actors ruining a scene, an attempted explanation of the rules to Cool World, and more.

Topic 1: Duration:5 – 10 mins

Trailer Watch – Real-time reactions and analysis

Segue (can be a sound effect, short musical clip, or a phrase)

Topic 2: Duration: 10-20 mins

Has the story been advanced by the new trailer, and how?
What story is being told?
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Topic 3: Duration:25 mins
1. Thoughts on characters revealed in the trailer
2. Too many villains? Is Sony pulling a Sony? Can Marvel navigate these many characters in a single movie? Who else is “coming through”?
• Sandman
• Electro
• Lizard
• Green Goblin
• Doc Oc

Topic 4: Duration: 10 mins
1. Feelings on the trailer
2. Feelings on the end of the series
3. Thoughts about Spider-man/Venom in the future

Closing remarks/recap

EP.122 – Wait, You Know Kung Fu Too? – A Review of The State of Martial Arts Films pt.2 – Tangential Giants Podcast

Kareem, Ken, Pat, and returning chaos agent JPG dive into the second half of their martial arts saga, tracing how the genre went from the clean, wide‑shot choreography of the 80s and 90s to the hyper‑edited, camera‑trick chaos that took over in the 2000s.They unpack how The Matrix rewired Hollywood’s brain, how 9‑11 reshaped action aesthetics, and how Jackie Chan’s beautifully reckless stunt work got replaced by gunkata, tactical reloads, and enough quick cuts to make a film editor sweat. Along the way, the crew debates whether modern action is evolution or just caffeine with a budget.If you enjoy martial arts history, pop culture detours, and a guest who refuses to stay on topic, this episode delivers.#tangentialgiants #martialartsmovies #actioncinema #Gunkata #jackiechan #thematrix #filmpodcast #popculturepodcast #moviediscussions