This week we look back into the past while also postulating about the future; you could say we are regular time travelers.
DC is launching a spin-off of their "Titans" series called "Doom Patrol" and want Kelsey Grammer as the lead character. Do the guys think he's the right choice for the job? Does this increase their excitement for this streaming series?
Speaking of DC, did you know they once killed off Superman in the comic books? Did you know that the event caused real-world media coverage and memorial services? Do you know the secret reason why this story was done?
Music and audio from "Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman" is the property of Jay Gruska, Deborah Joy LeVine, December 3rd Productions, Gangbuster Films Inc., Roundelay Productions, and Warner Bros. Television.
Music and audio from "Superman: Doomsday" is the property of Robert Kral, Bruce Timm, Warner Bros. Animation, Warner Premiere, and DC Comics.
Music and audio from "Headline News for September 15, 1992" is the property of CNN.
Music and audio from "The Death of Superman" is the property of Fredrick Weidmann, James Tucker, Warner Bros. Animation, and DC Films.
Special thanks to Jeremy Eckert for our theme song.
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Head back to the retro-future setting of the Disney Pixar superhero world of the Incredibles for their incredible sequel "Incredibles 2".
How does it compare to the original? Was the 14 year wait too long? How do the guys feel about the way new and old characters? Do Mr. Incredible and Elastigirl still matter in the modern superhero world?
To avoid SPOILERS for "Incredibles 2", skip over 40:43-1:09:56 of the episode.
Music and audio from "Incredibles 2" is the property of Michael Giacchino, Brad Bird, John Walker, Nicole Paradis-Grindle, Walt Disney Pictures, and Pixar Animation Studios.
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In preparation for the sequel, the guys take a look back at the Pixar film "The Incredibles" and see if this superhero holds up.
But first, the trailer for the "Bumblebee" movie is out. How does Asian Jon feel about his favourite character getting his own movie? Is this going to be more of the same Bayformers? Or is there any hope left for this franchise?
Superheroes, lawsuits, mid-life crises, family life and commentary on meritocracy? Put all that in a blender and you get "The Incredibles". What do the guys think and feel about this movie and it's writer/director Brad Bird?
FULL SPOILERS FOR "THE INCREDIBLES" IN THIS WEEK'S EPISODE.
Music and audio from "The Incredibles" is the property of Michael Giacchino, John Walker, Brad Bird, Pixar Animation Studios, and Walt Disney Pictures.
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Asian Jon returns to discuss the new Star Wars movie, "Solo: A Star Wars Story". How does this new film compare to the Disney era Star Wars film? How is this film similar to Superman II? What happened with the directors behind the scenes? How did 70 percent of this movie get re-shot? How has this one been influenced by the reception of The Last Jedi? How does the new actor portray the legendary character?
To avoid SPOILERS for "Solo: A Star Wars Story" skip over 52:26- 1:16:23 of the episode.
To avoid SPOILERS for "Avengers: Infinity War" skip over the mail segment of the episode (1:18:57-1:24:55).
Music and audio from "Solo: A Star Wars Story" is the property of John Powell, Kathleen Kennedy, Allison Sheamur, Simon Emanuel, and Lucasfilm Ltd.
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