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.121 – Catching Bullets With His Teeth – A Review of The State of Martial Arts Films pt.1 – Tangential Giants Podcast
This week on Tangential Giants, Kareem, Ken, Patrick, and guest JPG attempt the impossible: giving a straight, disciplined breakdown of the state of martial arts films today. Naturally, it goes off the rails immediately.Kareem and JPG revive their long‑running feud over who the real host of Tangential Giants is, Ken tries to keep the peace like a weary kung‑fu mentor who never asked for this, and Patrick wonders aloud how Superman ever got talked into snapping necks in the first place.From the elegance of classic martial arts choreography to the modern trend of turning every fight scene into a small‑arms convention, the crew eventually lands on Roadhouse and its staggering devotion to gunfire. They try to talk technique and philosophy, but Roadhouse keeps showing up like an uninvited bar brawler.If you like martial arts cinema, chaotic detours, and the kind of debates that only get louder when no one is winning, this episode is your dojo.#tangentialgiants #martialartsmovies #actioncinema #roadhouse #superman #moviepodcast #filmtalk #popculturepodcast #JPGvsKareem
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