Episodes
Sunday May 13, 2012
Captain America: Civil War
Sunday May 13, 2012
Sunday May 13, 2012
[School of Movies 2016]
Frankly, it's a masterpiece.
Guests:
Joshua Garrity of Cane and Rinse
Jerome McIntosh of GameBurst
Thursday May 10, 2012
Guardians of the Galaxy
Thursday May 10, 2012
Thursday May 10, 2012
[Digital Drift 2014]
This is the tenth of the Marvel Cinematic Universe podcasts.
We talk at length about the transition from obscure Marvel comic to breakout success, how the characters differ across the mediums taking many detours into the depiction of female and black characters in comic book movies, the inspired soundtrack, the hilarious, often touching performances, the detail-filled worlds and of course the vibrant, fun-filled rollicking space adventure now finally earning recognition.
This is also the first of a trilogy of unrelated movie reviews all celebrating some of the best aspects of the human spirit. Next week it’s The Lego Movie, followed by The Iron Giant, which also makes this a Chris Pratt and Vin Diesel appreciation trio. This is because episode 30 is my 400th podcast (give or take a few dozen, Digital Cowboys ran for 209 episodes and Digital Gonzo for 161).
Each has an epic running time. The discussion for all three went super-in depth for what might be perceived as kids movies by anyone who doesn’t listen to this show, and while we kept things clean for the other two it does get dark for Guardians at times so be aware of that going in. We brought in multiple voices across the board for a broader range of perspectives and experience and I’ve gone all out on the music and clips.
Listen out for my suggestions for Awesome Mix Vol. 2. A Marvel No-Prize to anyone who can give us the complete track listing for these hypothetical, thematically consistent tracks on the forum.
James Batchelor also makes a special guest appearance as The Henchman Agent, returning from his stint on the James Bond and Batman podcasts.
There are various readings from ‘We Are Groot: ‘Guardians Of The Galaxy’ Celebrates Heroes With Authentic Psychological Deficits’ written for Comics Alliance by by Dr. Andrea Letamendi
http://comicsalliance.com/guardians-galaxy-psychology-analyisis-trauma/
Guests:
Jerome McIntosh of GameBurst
Mike Hearn from Walter the Wicked
Rose Lynn from the Digital Drift community
Doctor Victoria Luna B. Grieve from Year of Steam
Wednesday May 09, 2012
Captain America: The Winter Soldier
Wednesday May 09, 2012
Wednesday May 09, 2012
[Digital Drift 2014]
The second solo outing for Captain America has already proved immensely popular and we focus on what a strong, lean, politically charged action thriller it is. Far now from the Nazi-punching Indiana Jones style adventure of The First Avenger and separated from the volatile super team of which he had to make his mark as a significant member, this time Steve Rogers is left all alone in a world he’s seven decades out of step with.
As well as welcome newcomers Falcon and Winter Soldier we talk Robert Redford’s Alexander Pierce, Black Widow, Nick Fury, Maria Hill and how this advances and changes the Marvel Cinematic Universe leading up to Avengers: Age of Ultron.
Guests:
Joshua Garrity of Cane and Rinse
Nikki Taylor of TheKidDogg
Jerome McIntosh of GameBurst
Sunday May 06, 2012
The Avengers
Sunday May 06, 2012
Sunday May 06, 2012
[Digital Gonzo 2012]
This is the sixth and final of the official MARVEL superhero movie reviews for now. In the future we will be returning to Marvel with reviews of the Spider-Man and X-Men film series’, and maybe a few of the others like Daredevil, 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer and Ang Lee’s Hulk. We will also be covering any subsequent movies from the Marvel cinematic universe including Iron Man 3, Thor 2, Captain America 2 and the inevitable follow-up to The Avengers. But right now we’re focusing on this culmination of years of setup and expectation as The Avengers Assemble.
This is actually the first ever Gonzo show I’ve recorded where myself, my guests and the rest of the world have only just seen the film in question for the first time. in fact it launches in the USA tonight. This makes for a slightly different discussion, not least because this is also the culmination of four years of waiting, longer if you’re a Marvel fan. It is also a new beginning for comic book movies and my theory is that in twenty years this will be seen as one of the first truly successful crossovers.
Some of the things we didn’t mention on the show that need mentioning…
1. The Helicarrier was awe-inspiring.
2. Black Widow did her fighting without high-heeled shoes again and in fact pointedly picked them up afterwards.
3. It would appear that the Americans get a brief post-credits Easter-Egg so stick around until the very end. That goes for this spoiler-packed podcast as well.
Guests:
Nikki Taylor of TheKiddDogg
Joshua Garrity of Cane and Rinse
Jerome McIntosh of GameBurst
Paul Gibson of Gonzo Planet
Saturday May 05, 2012
Captain America: The First Avenger
Saturday May 05, 2012
Saturday May 05, 2012
[Digital Gonzo 2012]
This show covers the not the first but certainly the finest cinematic outing for the star-spangled man with the shield..
This was another tough movie to make happen considering America’s relationship with war over the past decade. If they had gone too patriotic the rest of the world would have hated it, too down on America and the domestic box-office would suffer greatly. In the end the smartest thing to do was to put Steve Rogers in the context to which his character was created. The simpler times of the 1940s where heroes were lantern-jawed and villains were hideous and motivated only by hate. It could have been disastrous. It wasn’t. Find out more inside, true believers!
To finish off we also talk about some of the best and worst MARVEL video games out there as well as some wild speculation on what might happen in The Avengers that will seem dated within hours once people start seeing it.
Neil and I also place a bet.
Guests:
Nikki Taylor of TheKiddDogg
Joshua Garrity of Cane and Rinse
Jerome McIntosh of GameBurst
Paul Gibson of Gonzo Planet
Friday May 04, 2012
Thor-
Friday May 04, 2012
Friday May 04, 2012
[Digital Gonzo 2012]
This was a tough one for MARVEL. DC spent years developing the similarly magic-based superhero movie; Wonder Woman and ultimately stalled, ironically letting go the director of The Avengers. The rest of the established Marvels have their background in science, albeit fantastical science from the mind of dreamers. Thor has his basis in actual Norse mythology, given a space-age refreshing by Jack Kirby. The challenge was to sell modern cinema audiences this shining hero for the first time and make him every bit as believable as Iron Man.
Guests:
Nikki Taylor of TheKiddDogg
Joshua Garrity of Cane and Rinse
Jerome McIntosh of GameBurst
Paul Gibson of Gonzo Planet
Tuesday May 01, 2012
Iron Man
Tuesday May 01, 2012
Tuesday May 01, 2012
[Digital Gonzo 2012]
This first show covers Iron Man, arguably the best of the released movies so far. A critical and box-office high for Robert Downey Junior and director John Favreau and the beginning of a new renaissance of Marvel comic book adaptations.
Guests:
Neil Taylor of TheKiddDogg
Joshua Garrity of Cane and Rinse
Jerome McIntosh of GameBurst
Paul Gibson of Gonzo Planet