The guys (Kareem, Ken, Pat) are joined by guest Mayday to review Marvel’s latest attempt to rekindle fans’ interest in the MCU. Tangents include the pitch for an entirely different movie, the legalities of turning an assassin into a congressman, having the balls to kill Betty Ross and more.

Show Notes

Episode Highlights:

• Captain America: Brave New World or Hulk: The Green Giant Rises? ○ Is this movie truly a Captain America flick, or is the Hulk stealing the spotlight? Our hosts dive into the great debate.
• MCU’s Character Conundrum
  ○ Why does the Marvel Cinematic Universe keep fumbling character pieces? Kareem, Ken, and Patrick discuss the ongoing struggle to balance character arcs with blockbuster action.
• The Curious Case of Congressman Bucky Barnes
  ○ From brainwashed assassin to elected congressman, Bucky Barnes’ journey is nothing short of a political thriller. Our hosts break down this unexpected twist.
• Pitch Perfect (or Not)
  ○ Got a wild idea for a new Marvel movie? So do our hosts! Tune in as they pitch their own hilarious and outlandish movie concepts.
• Wasted Potential: Storylines That Deserved Better
  ○ Which storylines in the MCU were tossed aside like yesterday’s news? Our hosts lament the missed opportunities and wasted potential in the Marvel Universe.

Tune in for:

• A rollicking, witty discussion packed with hot takes and hearty laughs • In-depth analysis of the latest Marvel movie and its impact on the MCU
• Creative movie pitches that may (or may not) rival Marvel’s own ideas
• A fun, engaging conversation that will leave you thinking, laughing, and maybe even questioning your favorite superhero choices

Get ready for a Marvel-ous episode with Kareem, Ken, and Patrick as they tackle all things Captain America: Brave New World and beyond. #captainamerica

#hulk #mcu #moviereviews

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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4. Super Woke or Super Broke – A Review of James Gunn's Superman pt.1 39:34
5. EP.116 – When Winking Makes you Blind – Brainstorming Ideas for Comic-Con pt.2 42:57