S4 EP.19 – Is the new norm just failure? – A review of the 2024 box office slump pt.2

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:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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!

Super Woke or Super Broke Tangential Giants Podcast

The Giants are back, and this week, Kareem, Ken, and Pat have dragged their long‑suffering friend Tim into the studio for an episode that immediately veers off the rails and never once apologizes for it.First up: Greg Cipes. Yes, that Greg Cipes. The crew dives into the swirling storm of his latest controversy, unpacking the spectacle, the fandom reactions, and the eternal question: why do celebrity statements always feel like they were drafted during a juice cleanse.Then the conversation takes a hard left turn into the Ouroboros of Terminator robots, a philosophical deep dive into what happens when killer machines start time‑looping themselves into existential burnout. Is Skynet okay. Should someone check on it. Does a T‑800 dream of electric therapy bills.And because no episode is complete without roasting a beloved icon, the Giants revisit Superman’s rookie mistakes, the early days when the world’s greatest hero was still figuring out how not to yeet cars into orbit or accidentally demolish small businesses while stopping purse snatchers.If you enjoy pop‑culture chaos, sci‑fi spirals, and four grown adults trying to out‑tangent each other, this episode is your new comfort noise.#tangentialgiants #podcastchaos #GregCipes #popculturedebate #TerminatorLore #SciFiNerds #TimeLoopTalk #SkynetSpirals #SupermanFails #RookieSupes #NerdCulture #geektalkph #comedypodcast #KareemKenPatTim
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