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Tag: Movie Review
Anti Hero Group Therapy Session – A Review of Thunderbolts pt.3
This episode of Tangential Giants dives into the MCU’s parenting crisis (seriously, who’s raising these kids?), the surprising power of therapy over explosions, and the narrative spaghetti that is Captain Marvel’s storyline.
Justice for Taskmaster – A Review of Thunderbolts pt.2
Today, we double down on tangents you didn’t know you needed: pitching dream cast replacements (because, yes, we have strong opinions on who should and shouldn’t be in this movie).
More Like The Trauma-bolts – A Review of Thunderbolts pt.1
Is therapy stronger than punches? Join Kareem, Ken, and Pat as they welcome back special guest Mayday for a three-part review of Marvel’s most streamlined story to date, Thunderbolts*. It’s an hour-long therapy session that starts with the strategic beating of a gorilla. We promise, no actual gorillas were hurt in the filming of this podcast.
Captain America still lacks leadership – A Review of Captain America: Brave New World pt.2
Ready for more Captain America: Brave New World chaos? Join Kareem, Ken, and Pat as they welcome back special guest Mayday for Part Two of their no-holds-barred review! This isn’t just a podcast; it’s a comedic intervention for the MCU.
The MCU’s Hulk Problem Continues – A Review of Captain America: Brave New World pt.1
The guys (Kareem, Ken, Pat) are joined by guest Mayday for another episode that goes completely off the rails in the best way possible! We had a plan. We had topics. We promptly threw all of that out the window to follow the sweet, sweet siren song of the tangent.
S5 EP.2 Video – The Disco Dancing Aliens Were Wrong – A review of Aliens: Prometheus
The guys (Kareem, Ken, Pat) are joined by guest Kit to review one of the most confusing installments in the Alien franchise, Prometheus. Tangents include idiotic Ted Talks, the need to quarantine humans from the rest of space, expensive gifts for space pilots, and more.
S5 EP.5 – Captain America: What Could Have Been – A review of latest Captain America Movie
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.
ON THE DL EP.1 – Pick Yourself Up and Try Again – A review of Romeo Must Die
In this episode, we’re diving deep into the life and career of the incomparable Delroy Lindo—an actor whose mere presence can elevate any scene to cinematic gold. We’re specifically shining a spotlight on his role in the martial arts action flick Romeo Must Die. As always, expect our signature blend of wit, insightful analysis, and a few delightful tangents.
S4 EP.24 – The Cochiloco Extended Universe– A review of Aliens v. Predator pt.1
The guys (Kareem, Ken, and Pat) start covering the spin-off universe of Aliens and Predator with Alien v. Predator: Requiem. Tangents include street-racing alien gangs, shooting movies in the dark, the Crazy Pig Extended Universe, and more.