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"I can survive on my own. But who would want to survive on their own?" News & Notes [Sponsored By Oni Press] (5:21) For our News & Notes segment, we discuss Brainiac confirmed as the villain in James Gunn's upcoming Superman: Man of Tomorrow, Bob Iger says AI-generated content Is coming to Disney+ in the near future, and Alien: Earth renewed for season 2 as Noah Hawley expands deal with FX/Disney. Main Topic (24:24) For our Main Topic, This week on the show, we’ll be discussing Dan Tr...

“Dreams save us. Dreams lift us up and transform us. And on my soul, I swear... until my dream of a world where dignity, honor and justice becomes the reality we all share. I’ll never stop fighting. Ever.” This week on the show, we’ll be discussing Wes Eastin’s documentary Shopping For Superman , which is a love-letter to the friendly neighborhood comic shop and the people fighting to keep their doors open. " Shopping for Superman guides viewers through a 50-year journey revealing the origin sto...

“Last night at 2:17 AM, every child from Mrs. Gandy's class woke up, got out of bed, went downstairs, opened the front door, walked into the dark ...and they never came back." This week on the show, we discuss the second entry in the already impressive filmography of one Zack Cregger: Weapons. Weapons stars Julia Garner, Josh Brolin, Alden Ehrenreich, Austin Abrams, Benedict Wong and Amy Madigan Joining us for this review is monster-enthusiast, world-renowned cosplayer, and host of the sci-fi...

This week on the show, we discuss our recent visit to Southern California for San Diego Comic Con (7:18) and review the 37th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe: Fantastic Four: First Steps (43:39)! "Set against the vibrant backdrop of a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world, First Steps follows Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Johnny Storm and Ben Grimm as they face their most daunting challenge yet: forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond. While the world lov...

"Your choices, your actions, that's what makes you who you are." This week, we are talking about James Gunn's first entry in the Gods & Monsters saga at DC Studios: Superman! Clark Kent struggles to balance his Kryptonian legacy with his human upbringing while striving to protect a world that questions his every move. When Superman is drawn into escalating conflicts at home and abroad, his actions come under fire—giving tech billionaire Lex Luthor the perfect chance to eliminate him...

"Go forth among the stars and seek only the strongest prey. They shall be your trophy. Become the killer of killers." ⚔️ News & Notes [Sponsored By Oni Press] (11:50) For our News & Notes segment, we discuss DC Studios announces an animated series for MISTER MIRACLE is officially in the works, THUNDERBOLTS* fails to break even at the box office, and more bad news on Diamond Distribution… Main Topic (23:41) This week, we are discussing Dan Trachtenberg’s latest installment in the Preda...

“Being the hero, there is no higher calling.” ⚡💥 News & Notes [Sponsored By Oni Press ] (7:50) For our News & Notes segment, we discuss DC Studios CLAYFACE film is reportedly undergoing a “page 1 rewrite”, Jeremy Renner turned down HAWKEYE Season 2 over Disney’s lowball offer, and Sinners crosses $185M at the global box office. Main Topic (23:41) For our Main Topic, we review the 36th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe: Thunderbolts* ! Ensnared in a death trap together, an unconventional team...

“You keep on dancin’ with the devil... one day, he's gonna follow you home” Double feature time! Brad Gullickson of The Comic Book Couples Counseling joins us to discuss Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan's part-delta gothic, part-musicological meditation: Sinners (10:51). ‘Sinners’ Director Ryan Coogler Explains Film Aspect Ratios and Different Formats in 10 Minutes "Look for the blood and smoke..." Also, we discuss the latest swing by A24—Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza's testimonial recreation o...

Here is a bonus (unedited) episode where we discuss the wildly successful adaptation of one of the most important game franchises of all-time: A Minecraft Movie ! "A mysterious portal pulls four misfits into the Overworld, a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they'll have to master the terrain while embarking on a magical quest with an unexpected crafter named Steve." Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Threads Follow us on BlueSky Like us on Facebook Consid...

"Everybody dies. Some of us peacefully and in our sleep, and some of us... horribly. And that's life." 🐒 🥁 Joining us this week as a special co-host is monster-enthusiast, a world-renowned cosplayer, and host of the sci-fi & horror podcast Camp Cryptid Podcast . You may have also seen her in Playboy, Maxim, Elite Online, Tattoo Erotica, Inked Magazine, and on the cover of Dynamite Comics 50th Anniversary Vampirella . Not only that, but she will be co-starring in an upcoming indie horror film A G...

"Steve gave them something to believe in, you give them something to aspire to." News and Notes (5:57) This week, we discuss Fantastic Four: First Steps first teaser and potentially A.I. generated posters, Walton Goggins offers an update on Fallout season 2, saying it “blows season 1 out of the water”, and Diamond Comic Distributors files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Fantastic Four: First Steps Poster 'Will the Diamond Bankruptcy Change the Comics Business Forever?' by Heidi MacDonald Main Topic (...

"Gotta go fast!" 💨 News and Notes (10:30) This week, we spending our entire News and Notes segment discussing the brand new teaser trailer for James Gunn and DC Studios' Superman ! Main Topic (36:42) For our main topic, we review the third film in the Paramount-led live-action adaptation of the popular Sega character: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 ! Sonic, Knuckles and Tails reunite to battle Shadow, a mysterious new enemy with powers unlike anything they've faced before. With their abilities outmatched ...

"The man who kills a legend becomes the legend.” 🦁⚔️ News and Notes (7:56) This week, we discuss Chris Evans' role in Avengers: Doomsday, Mike Flanagan's Clayface script gets an official greenlight at DC Studios, and Sony Pictures pulls the plug on Spider-Man Universe spinoffs after Kraven the Hunter... Main Topic (19:08) For our main topic, we review the 6th installment in the SSU (Spider-Man Sony Universe): Kraven the Hunter! Kraven's complex relationship with his ruthless father, Nikolai Krav...

" Are people born wicked? Or do they have wickedness thrust upon them?" ⚔️ 💚 🩷 This week on The Oblivion Bar Podcast, it's double feature time! We review both Gladiator II and Wicked: Part One ! Gladiator II Review (3:51) After his home is conquered by the tyrannical emperors who now lead Rome, Lucius is forced to enter the Colosseum and must look to his past to find strength to return the glory of Rome to its people. Wicked: Part One Review (41:28) Elphaba, a misunderstood young woman because o...

"Oh, there she is. The birthday girl..." News and Notes [Sponsored by Omnibus ] (10:08) Our entire News and Notes segment will be dedicated to us hopping on the TRAILER TRAIN CHOOO CHOOOO 🚂 💨 we discuss briefly SMILE 2 , WE LIVE IN TIME , HERETIC , THE FRONT ROOM , THE PENGUIN , NOSFERATU , AFRAID , and VENOM: THE LAST DANCE . Then, we go in-depth with GLADIATOR II, AGATHA ALL ALONG, F1, and CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD. Main Topic (1:08:18) For our main topic, Nick DiNizio of The Fn Nerds P...

“The question is: d’yah have it yah make it epic ?” 🧸 🦾 News and Notes [Sponsored by Omnibus ] (6:47) For our news and notes segment, Aaron and Chris discuss Jeffrey Wright joining the season 2 cast of THE LAST OF US, Greg Capullo teams up with Jonathan Hickman for new WOLVERINE: REVENGE limited series, and GODZILLA X KONG director Adam Wingard will not return to helm the sequel. Main Topic (25:14) For our main topic, we return to the Australian wasteland for the prequel to the iconic Fury Road ...

"The world, right now, is experiencing unusual paranormal activity. We are here to answer that call. Because we... ARE THE GHOSTBUSTERS!" For part two of episode 151, we finish up our review of the fifth installment of the Monsterverse: Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire and then go directly into our discussion of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire . Aaron’s Arcade [Sponsored by G Fuel ] (41:14) Chris’ Corner [Sponsered by The Fantasy Shop ] (45:16) C2E2 Panel Information for "A Comic Podcast Crossover L...

" Kong can't stop this on his own." "He won't be alone." News and Notes [Sponsored by Omnibus ] (8:06) For our news and notes segment, Aaron and Chris discuss Marvel casting Julia Garner in THE FANTASTIC 4 as the Silver Surfer and comic creator Ed Piskor tragically passes away at 41 years old. Main Topic (22:45) For part one of our main topic, we discuss and review the fifth installment of the Monsterverse: Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire ! Come back for part two to hear our discussion of Ghostb...

"May thy knife chip and shatter." News and Notes [Sponsored by Omnibus ] (5:05) For our news and notes segment, Aaron and Chris discuss DC Comics moving its new comic book day back to Wednesdays, James Gunn reveals a new title and official first look at the Superman suit logo, and Disney releases the first look from Tron: Ares . Main Topic (22:45) For our main topic, we discuss and review the second installment of Denis Villeneuve's adaptation of Frank Herbert's epic science fiction novel: Dune...

"When you take on the responsibility, great power will come." 🕸️ News and Notes [Sponsored by Ominbus ] (8:57) For episode 145, Aaron and Chris discuss Carl Weathers passing away at 76 years old, we got a BUNCH of new trailers for upcoming 2024 movies during Super Bowl LVIII, and we finally have our cast for Marvel Studios’ Fantastic Four . Main Topic (40:14) For our main topic, we discuss the newest installment in the Sony Spider-Man Universe: Madame Web . "Cassandra Webb is a New York City par...