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

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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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