Flickering Myth

Allen and EJ break away from the usual movie chat to deep dive into old comics. This edition, they cover "Rock Of Ages," the classic 6-part story from Grant Morrison's JLA, which presents a dark vision of a future earth invaded and conquered by Darkseid. Spanning JLA #10-15, "Rock Of Ages" is a highpoint in one of comics' most notable runs.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Allen and EJ look at Marvel movies throughout the years, in and out of the MCU, and bring their favorites and least favorites to the table for discussion. Also in this episode, the latest trailers for Black Widow and The Suicide Squad are discussed.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Allen, Tori, and EJ cover the highlights of the BAFTA and Oscar nominations, as well as some streaming suggestions and a little bit of talk about Zack Snyder's Justice League.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this one, Allen, Tori, and EJ talk about I Care A Lot too much.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Allen and EJ discuss the latest allegations of abusive behavior against Joss Whedon, the trailer for Zack Snyder's Justice League, and both give their reviews of Judas and the Black Messiah.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Allen and EJ give their reactions to the first Marvel Cinematic Universe Disney+ show, WandaVision, some of EJ's thoughts on the Critics' Choice Awards nominations, and the passing of Christopher Plummer.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Allen, Tori, and EJ are joined by the long lost Gerald James to discuss their favorite movies of 2020, and all of the films they're looking forward to in 2021.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Allen, Tori, and EJ discuss their favorite films to watch around the holidays that aren't necessarily Christmas related, catch up on some of the news from that Disney investor conference, and discuss the season finale of The Mandalorian without spoiling anything.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Allen and EJ explore the continued attempts to bring cult characters to mass audiences (i,e. Swamp Thing and Toxic Avenger), talk way too much about The Mandalorian, and deep dive into Warner Media's decision to being all 2021 film releases to HBO Max at the same time as theaters.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Allen and EJ discuss The Mandalorian, their obsession with The Great British Bake Off/Baking Show, and revel in the failure of Quibi, all before EJ gives his rundown of his absolute horror favorites of the year.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Allen and Tori discuss the opening of The Mandalorian season 2, as well as new streaming shows Queen's Gambit and Love Life, observe the passing of film icon Sean Connery, and Tori digs deeper into her London Film Festival experience.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Allen, Tori, and EJ discuss the Gal Gadot/Patty Jenkins Cleopatra project, the announcement of Jamie Foxx returning as Electro in the upcoming Spider-Man movie, as well as the addition of Benedict Cumberbatch's Doctor Strange to the cast as Peter Parker's new mentor. EJ discussed Black Bear and Saint Maud, and Tori gives her early impressions on a few films from the London Film Festival, including Mangrove, a film from Steve McQueen's Small Axe series.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Allen and EJ discuss the ongoing drama of Ray Fisher vs. Joss Whedon and DC/WB higher-ups. EJ reviews Antebellum and The Devil All The Time, and we weigh in on the newly announced Oscar nomination requirements.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Allen, Tori, and EJ discuss the journey to the releases of Tenet and Mulan for hopefully the final time as both films finally see very different releases. EJ and Tori give their thoughts on both. Chadwick Boseman's passing and career is also discussed.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Allen, Tori, EJ, and Gerald reunite! DC's Fandome event unleashed a world of trailers and promos to talk about, and our hosts delve into the best of them, including the final trailer for Wonder Woman 1984, the cast promo for James Gunn's The Suicide Squad, the first trailer for Zack Snyder's Justice League, and the surprisingly revealing teaser for The Batman. All of this, plus streaming suggestions, Tori's take on Tesla, and yet another digression into the Terminator franchise, apropos of nothing.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Allen and EJ discuss the Disney's choice to release Mulan to Disney+ at a premium price, the shaky release plans form for Tenet, the slow return of the entertainment news cycle, and EJ reviews horror films Possessor and Host.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Allen, Tori, and EJ discuss the indefinite delays of the summer's biggest films, then embrace the lack of entertainment news by making nearly an entire episode out of streaming suggestions.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Allen, Tori, and EJ talk about their favorite (or at least most defining) directors and actors of the 90s. Allen discusses a new movie for a change with Hulu's Palm Springs, and EJ and Tori discuss Hamilton on Disney+.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Allen, Tori, and EJ discuss Artemis Fowl, Spike Lee's Da 5 Bloods, and the possibly premature openings of cinemas.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Allen, Tori, and EJ deep dive into what and who they think are the most defining films and actors of the 90s. Also in this episode, discussions on the BAFTA TV awards, the Cannes selections, and streaming suggestions.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.