In this episode, we reveal spoilers for the highly anticipated summer blockbuster, Deadpool and Wolverine, covering every multiversed nonsense and cranny. Plus we react to the surprising news of Robert Downey Jr.'s mind boggling return to the MCU as Dr. Doom.
DC Studios Multi-Year Plan Announcement and Other News.
And just like that, one half of new head of DC Studios, James Gunn took to social media to announce their road map for the next several years thereby also consolidating its universe for films, TV streaming and comicbooks. No longer will there be differently confusing Batmen and alternate versions of characters under one roof. From non-Henry Cavill Superman to animated Creature Commandos to Authority anti-heros, this primary "phase" has been labeled, Chapter 1: Gods and Monsters. Even for the cynic, many hope we will get fresh solid storytellings enough to rival Kevin Feige's MCU. Let's wait and see.
The Last of Us (Spoiler Discussion) X In The News
From Super Mario Bros. (1993) to Assassin's Creed and to recently Uncharted (starring Tom Holland), videogames turned into movies and/or TV shows have notoriously flopped one after another. It is an established rule to avoid watching from this genre altogether yet one begs to ask why the entertainment industry continues to churn when the response revies are usually negative.
As of January of 2023, HBO Max has released the live action post-apocalyptic series, The Last of Us, based on the massively popular Sony Playstation game of the same name starring Pedro Pascal (The Mandalorian) and Bella Ramsey (A Game of Thrones). Currently is it enjoying high marks on Rotten Tomatoes (99% Average/ 96% Audience) but is it up to TBC_afp snuff?
Also in this podcast episode: Ant-Man Quatumania trailer/ The Mandalorian S3 trailer and lots more.
Black Adam Spoiler Review and More...
Since the mid 2000s, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, then dubbed "the most electrifying man in sports entertainment" had been attached to the project, Black Adam. For many, Black Adam is an unknown whereas for comic book fans he is in DC Comics, SHAZAM!'s chief antagonist, poweful enough even to match the likes of Superman. Forward to late 2022, the project finally comes to fruition in a worldwode cinematic release, all the while Warner Bros ushers in new leadership to its rebranded division DC Studios (formerly DC Films), headed by Marvel Studio veterans, James Gunn and Peter Safran. TBC_afp reviews The Rock's new movie and get into how some of the sausage is made. Also in this episode: HENRY CAVILL IS BACK AS SUPERMAN!
Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania trailer, MCU's Wonder Man, More Andor and Tales of the Jedi.
San Diego Comic Con 2022
Given the events and announcements that took place July 21- 24 2022 at San Diego Comic Con, We of TBC_afp felt obligated to cover some of these biggest stories. From Kevin Feige's brief look into the immediate MCU future or multiverse futures to the DC Cinematic Universes' not so surprising presence, we are going to get into some drooling or not so mouth watering discussions.
#endpicardelderabuseno
Disney+ / Marvel's Hawkeye (Season 1 Spoiler Discussions) & The Matrix Resurrections
In one of the most notable iconic Marvel cinematic scenes from The Avengers: Age of Ultron, Clint Barton (portrayed by Jeremy Renner) aka Hawkeye tells Wanda Maximoff "...the city is flying, we're fighting an army of robots... and I have a bow and arrow. None of this makes sense." This pretty much sums up Marvel’s ace archer, Hawkeye who represents the analog superhero in a sea of indestructible gravity defying meta-beings and demigods, nevertheless he remains a fan favorite.
And after years of tail-ending the Avenger cast roster on the big screen, Renner finally gets his time to shine. Only it is on the small screen with his own series on Disney Plus. Additionally, Renner shares his marquee along with popstar/ film ingenue, Hailee Steinfeld who also makes her debuts as... Hawkeye.
None of this makes sense indeed or will it?
Trick arrows or not, TBC_afp is bowed up and ready to draw.
#itsthemostwonderfultimeoftheyear
What If?
Since the launch of Disney Plus there have been, in our opinion, some Marvel Studios streaming contect hits and misses from Loki to WandaVision to The Falcon and The Winter Soldier. Season One of the anthology What If has wrapped up. A Twilight Zonesque animated show exploring the MCU's infinite possiblilities (originally based on Marvel's comic book of the same name), leaves us with opportunity for passioned discussion. Success or flop?
#iamthewatcher
Shang Chi and The Legends of the Ten Rings (Spoiler Discussion)
The Summer is over and TBC_afp is back after some hiatus, returning to the studio with full on piling mail and upcoming content. First on the list: Marvel Studios', maybe not maybe "experiment" and now certifiable blockbuster, Shang Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings with an all-star Asian cast. It’s got spectacular martial arts, action, family-drama and (spoilers) Avengers but is it TBC_afp certified Thumbs Fresh or Bomb? In-person schooling is back with masks... We are without a mascot... So let's jump right in.
#everyonewaskungfufighting
Black Widow (Spoiler Review) & Loki Finale
After a decade, years in the making and months of delayed release dates due to the Pandemic, The Avenging First Lady of the MCU, Black Widow finally gets her solo film. The crew of TBC_afp give their take on whether Scarlett Johanssen and company delivery a hit or miss. Also, in this episode, Disney Plus' Loki finale. #powertotheproletariat
AVENGERS: ENDGAME (SPOILER REVIEW)
As it’s currently reached the billion dollar behemoth status, Avengers: Endgame, sequel to Avengers: Infinity War (both directed by brothers, Anthony and Joe Russo) is the stamped culmination marking 11 years of cinematic triump and world building by Marvel Studios. With great pleasure and delight, TBC_afp reviews this massive film chronicling World’s Mightiest Heroes, thus closing a monumental chapter yet making room for some new stories… until next time we hear the battlecry: #AVENGERSASSEMBLE
Captain Marvel (Spoiler Review)
It is Marvel Studio’s tenth anniversary “phase” build up and we are introduced to Carol Danvers AKA Captain Marvel. With actress Brie Larsen portraying the character lead as Marvel’s biggest heavy, there is without hesitation both excitement from fans and controversy at a trolling level. While, a week into Captain Marvel’s theatrical release and already a half billion dollars at the box office, it’s safe to assume the franchise’s security though conversations, sometime ignited by inspiration or gender politics rages on...
#imjustagirl #1990s
Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse (Spoiler Review)
As they say in Lego Bricksburg, “Everything Is Awesome” especially when it’s Spider-Man Into the Spider-Verse, Sony’s runaway animated hit originally conceived by LEGO The Movie’s Phil Lord and Christopher Miller based on Marvel’s friendly neighborhood flagship web head.
We at TBC_afp never fully considered reviewing this spectacle of a film fully casted with big names such as Hailee Steinfeld, Mahershala Ali and Nick Cage if not for the word of buzz. But we did it! So now, swing back into podcast mode and enjoy!
#FarFromHome #whyarewetalkingabouttoto #africa
Stan Lee (In Memoriam, 1922-2018) November 27, 2018.
HEY, TRUE BELIEVERS! IN CASE YOU MISSED IT, HERE’S A REMARKABLE ASTONISHING TALE OF A JEWISH KID FROM THE BRONX WHO GREW UP TO CO-CREATE SOME OF THE GREATEST SUPERHEROES EVER KNOWN AND BECAME, TO MANY, AN UNCANNY LEGENDARY ICON SYNONYMOUS WITH COMIC BOOKS. GRAB A CHAIR, HAVE A SEAT AND HEAR THE INCREDIBLE STORY OF STAN LEE!
#Excelsior #MakeMineMarvel
Ant-Man and The Wasp (Spoiler Review) / Steve Ditko RIP
How would Ant-Man’s best buddy, Luis (Michael Peña) describe this podcast episode in his own words?
“…So there’s like this podcast, its called TBC afp, I mean, afp actually stands for a fanboy podcast. They start off the show by saying: ‘You might not learn anything right… but if you stick around, you just might have some fun’ and I’m like ‘word’ and the co-host and the producer was like ‘word’, Then they start talking stuff about the new Ant-Man and The Wasp movie which is more of follow up to Infinity War because Scott and Hope were a no show but then people disappeared and started turning to a………”
#quantumrealm #steveditko