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.123 – Post Decpte-Con Catch Up – A Review of Comic-Con News 2026 – Tangential Giants Podcast
Kareem finally reconnects with Ken and Pat after missing their Comic‑Con panel, and the guys waste no time recapping how their talk on the downfall of billionaires in comics somehow turned into a crowd‑pleaser. Pat insists they were profound. Ken insists they were unhinged. Both are probably right.From there, the conversation swerves into the tall grass. The trio tries to figure out why Transformers actually transform, whether “Decepticons” is a name that should have been retired decades ago, and how to stitch G.I. Joe, Transformers, and the Fast and the Furious into one cinematic universe without breaking the laws of physics or taste.It is exactly the kind of episode where a simple Comic‑Con debrief becomes a dissertation on toy‑based geopolitics, automotive theology, and franchise chaos theory.Settle in. It gets weird fast.#TangentialGiants #ComicCon #Transformers #GIJoe #FastAndFurious #NerdCulture #PopCulturePodcast #GeekTalk #ComicBookLore #MovieUniverses #PodcastLife #FandomTalk #ToyLore #FranchiseChaos
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