DC Cinematic Universe: Batman | Ep #54

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You ever dance with the devil by the pale moonlight? Then join us as part two of our look at DC Comics' superhero movies fires up the bat signal. Oh, and Alfred? Give Knox a grand.  

 

Show Notes: 

01:15 Batman 

01:28 Mr. Mom Wayne

07:24 Batman Returns

11:07 Batman Forever
12:24 Batman and Robin
13:05 Interlude: Danny Elfman: "Descent Into Mystery" (Batman)
13:35 The well - Batman Begins
20:25 Interlude: The Interrogation (The Dark Knight)
21:25 Heath Ledger as the Joker

22:27 Batman: A Death in the Family

29:48 Interlude: Freestyle Bane 

31:15 The Dark Knight Rises

43:09 Batman begins (again)

See also: DC Cinematic Universe: Superman | Ep #53

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DC Cinematic Universe: Batman | Ep #54

DC Cinematic Universe: Superman | Ep #53

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Faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive, and able to throw giant cellophane insignias at Kryptonian ex-cons, part one of our epic talk on DC Comics' superhero movies tackles the cinematic treatment of the son of Jor-El. Kneel before Zod! 

 

Show Notes: 

01:05 See also: Marvel Cinematic Universe | Ep #23

02:30 Contradictions

03:05 Margot Kidder on Smallville

04:10 Bryan Singer's Superman wedge
07:15 The numbers: DC vs. Marvel
12:08 Superman: The Movie
12:44 Gene Hackman as Lex Luthor
16:50 The earth-spinning theory

19:50 Interlude: Goldfinger: "Superman"

20:55 The struggle with Super-stories

23:15 Superman II

28:10 Superman II Metropolis battle

28:55 Superman II Fortress of Solitude battle

34:07 Interlude: R.E.M.: "Superman"

35:00 The green crystal scam

37:55 Superman III

38:30 Mama Fratelli becomes a cyborg

39:50 Lex Luthor: "Land, land, land"

40:50 Superman Returns

48:10 Interlude: Spin Doctors: "Jimmy Olson's Blues"

49:15 Man of Steel

51:26 The Justice League
57:40 Green Lantern

 

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DC Cinematic Universe: Superman | Ep #53

Christmas Presents | Ep #52

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Whether you prefer to start with the stockings or dive under the tree, help pass the time until Christmas morning with our look back at some favorite presents and present-opening moments of Christmas past. 

 

Show Notes: 

01:28 Christmas Eve presents

01:58 24-inch Hulk Hogan figure

06:58 The Cat's Lair Playset

08:48 The Thundertank
10:57 The G.I. Joe Aircraft Carrier
11:54 Over Our Heads (the Facts of Life gift shop)
12:29 Drew receives a TV and smites his sister
14:47 SEGA Genesis starter kit w/Sonic the Hedgehog

17:22 Interlude: Sonic the Hedgehog Green Hill Zone theme

18:25 Post-present euphoria

22:47 Randy from A Christmas Story

24:10 "The Hot Seat"

30:50 Interlude: "The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)" 

32:05 The Scavenger Hunt Method

39:35 Stockings-first vs. the stocking surprise

41:20 The Batman stocking scandal 

48:50 Interlude: blink-182: "I Won't be Home for Christmas"

49:57 Drew doesn't want to know

51:05 "Those have to be back by midnight." 

52:42 Delayed gratification

56:19 One turntable and no microphones

59:25 The gift of giving

 

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Christmas Presents | Ep #52

Fast Times at Ridgemont High | Ep #51

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It's the final installment of the 1982 Movie Retrospectacle (or Retrospectacular, depending on what we feel like calling it at any given moment)! We round out the four-part series with Fast Times at Ridgemont High. The movie that set the mold for all high school movies to come. Or was it? "Hey, I know that dude!" 

**Warning: This episode contains some bad words. So, if you don't like that kind of thing...**

 

Show Notes: 

01:17 1982 Retrospectacle: the final episode

04:35 The quintessential high school movie?

05:46 Porky's

08:04 The cheering squad | That's not a nerd | Blame John Hughes?

11:18 The opening sequence

11:31 Interlude: The Go-Go's "We Got the Beat"

14:28 Jimmy Fallon and Mike Damone. Separated at birth?

16:52 Spicoli

22:25 "There are no villains"

23:29 Linda's "boyfriend"

26:44 Jennifer Jason Leigh

31:00 Ridgemont High School kids just deal with it

33:48 Interlude: "He's gonna kill us!"

35:38 Mike Damone

40:15 Surprises on set

41:18 Interlude: "Way to go Hamilton!"

44:00 Where are they now?

44:34 The sequel (in spirit) to Fast Times: The Wild Life

45:50 Fast Times at Ridgemont High: The book

47:30 Ron Johnson, Stereo Engineer

48:02 Brad Hamilton

52:24 80s movies fixtures

55:40 A 1982 Retrospectacle Round-up

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Fast Times at Ridgemont High | Ep #51

High School | Ep #50

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Have a no. 2 pencil ready. John and Drew regale you with tales of success and despair in the hallowed halls of American education. And give me that hat! You can have it back at the end of class.

**Warning: This episode contains some bad words. So, if you don't like that kind of thing...**

 

Show Notes: 

00:45 One year on the (digital) air

01:13 Noise-maker things

03:38 Mahoney vs. Harris

07:18 A volatile time

08:52 Drew: The Sterling Student

09:55 "Something Stinks at the Valley Breeze"

14:24 Yellow Journalism

16:52 Interlude: Who Cares? (Election)

19:37 Student Council: Legitimate Government or Administratively Sanctioned Caste System?

21:52 "All the Student Council President's Men"

30:00 Poser/Poseur

31:36 Interlude: The Beach Boys "Be True To Your School"

33:30 The New Administration

37:01 Cheering for those who are great: Mr. Cowan

39:00 Lockers

39:35 The Crowley No-Locker Method™

42:01 Lunch

45:00 "The area. Is off. Limits."

47:43 Interlude: Eat My Shortes (The Breakfast Club)

49:13 High School Dances

49:56 Saturn Ion Commercial

55:22 "The People's Choice"

57:53 Interlude: Aqua "Barbie Girl"

59:10 Mixers: Blind Dating En Masse

1:03:25 I "went to prom."

1:05:43 Graduation

1:07:27 "This has gotta be THE speech."

1:10:22 "Gentlemen, do not throw your caps."

1:13:12 Yearbook photos

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High School | Ep #50