The guys (Kareem, Ken, and Pat) wrap up their review of the state of movie theaters in 2024. Tangents include the Brie Larson blame hour, James A. Garfield the movie, studios triple dipping into pockets, and more.
Show Notes
Welcome back to another episode of Tangential Giants! This week, we’re diving into the turbulent waters of the 2024 box office. Grab your popcorn (or your streaming device) and join us as we dissect the drama!
Highlights:
- Marvel Mayhem: Why Fans Are Turning on Brie Larson
- Is it her portrayal of Captain Marvel? Or something more? We explore the reasons behind the backlash and what it means for the MCU’s future.
- Streaming Wars: Studios’ Survival Strategies
- From direct-to-streaming releases to hybrid models, how are studios adapting to the ever-changing landscape of entertainment? Spoiler: It’s not all smooth sailing.
- The Future of Movie Theaters: A Ghost Town or a Revival?
- With dwindling attendance and the rise of home theaters, what does the future hold for the traditional cinema experience? We gaze into our crystal ball and share some surprising predictions.
Tune in for a rollercoaster of insights, laughs, and maybe a few tears as we navigate the highs and lows of Hollywood’s latest saga. Don’t miss it!
EP.119 – Don't Trust Billionaires – A Review of James Gunn's Superman pt.3 – Tangential Giants Podcast
The Tangential Giants return for their third strike at reviewing the three-quarter mark of James Gunn’s Superman, and somehow, the chaos only gets more refined with age. Kareem, Ken, Pat, and guest Tim settle in to talk about the movie, but as always, tangents emerge like uninvited cousins who still somehow run the show.This time, the crew dives into how the fictional citizens of Metropolis and the very real citizens of the United States share a troubling weakness for any rich guy with a shiny suit and a PR team. From there, they spiral into a celebration of Guy Gardner’s comedic menace as Green Lantern, because apparently the universe needed a man who is equal parts hero and walking HR violation.Naturally, the group also questions the logistics of a pocket universe prison. Is it science, magic, or just James Gunn saying, " Trust me and hoping no one asks follow-up questions? The Giants ask them anyway. And that is only scratching the surface of the detours they take while trying to talk about Superman’s journey.If you enjoy passionate nonsense, comic book philosophy, and four grown adults trying to make sense of a movie that refuses to stay on the rails, this episode is your comfort food. Settle in and enjoy another round of heroic chaos.#tangentialgiants #superman #jamesgunn #dcu #dcuniverse #supermanmovie #dccomics #comicbookmovies #nerdpodcast #superherotalk #moviebreakdown #GuyGardner #greenlantern #metropolis #PocketUniverse #popculturepodcast #dcfans #supermananalysis #moviediscussions
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