This week we are talking about the positive influence that fictional super heroes have had on our lives.
But first, we are getting in a fight about the Ant-Man and Wasp trailer.
You wanna see what made Sebastian Stan laugh? It's this!
He's probably still laughing about it. And obsessing over the witty angel who gifted him with such a delightful joke.
This week we are talking about scheduling in the comic book industry, and I swear it's more interesting than you would think. I hope so, anyway.
Hillary joins us again to talk about the latest episode of The X-Files. We are also joined by two fighting cats.
We lay down some unpopular opinions about Logan and The Shape of Water, in an effort to lose most of our listeners.
But, I will win you back with this link to Sebastian Stan's Hugo Boss modelling video:
Helllllllllooooo Summer Soldier!
Enjoy the episode. And HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The release of the new Power Rangers movie has gotten us thinking about the power of nostalgia, which seems to be the driving force behind everything these days. As our generation replaces the baby boomers as the target demographic for all nostalgic pandering, Dave and I are pondering this strange hold that things we enjoyed in our childhood has on us.
But, more importantly, Jeremy Renner released an app this past week. And it is SOMETHING ELSE.
I will never understand how these stars you can purchase work. Apparently you use them, after you buy them with REAL MONEY, to show your support for your favourite posts? To let Renner know you are his real, true fan? Gross.
Anyway, the app is worth downloading just so you can get this message when you delete it:
But enough about that wiener. Let's look at this shirtless bathroom selfie that Sebastian Stan posted:
Yes. Yesssssssssss.
Again, this seems wildly out of character for our boy. But for a first attempt, I am impressed. I mean, yes, he could have taken a second to move that fancy bottle of blue handsoap out of the foreground. And maybe move or block the 'slippery floor' sign in the background. Maybe tug the waistband of those Calvin Kleins down a little bit...maybe take the sweatpants clean off...
But overall, very good effort. And if this is just his 'en route to Winter Soldier' body, well...
To be fair, I can achieve that same effect of the underarm muscle wings by wearing a bra that is too small.
Anyway, he is lovely. Please post one of these a week, my darling.
Ok, enjoy the episode everyone! Rate us on iTunes if you have a second!
They. Just. Keep. Getting. Worse!
This has to be the worst one, right? This week we watching X-MEN ORIGINS: WOLVERINE, and, yeah...that is not a good movie.
But at least it has GAMBIT, right??!! YEAAAAHHH!!!
Ugh. How do you make Taylor Kitsch look that bad? Honestly.
Here's stupid ol' Logan laying waste to the poor elderly couple's bathroom:
Moron.
As I mention, there was a very important news piece this week that aired on Fox5 in New York. It was a gripping investigation into the work-out routine of Sebastian Stan as he prepares to bulk up to play Winter Soldier again. This is good journalism, guys.
You should really watch the whole video. It's important to follow the news. And there is grunting:
And if you're interested, here is the art I bought from Chris Samnee, now hanging on my bedroom wall.
Here's a better look at the Winter Soldier sketch on the invoice:
It's SO GOOD!!!
Big thanks again to Heather for getting these to me from the States.
Alright, next week we're watching The Wolverine. And tonight we're seeing The Lego Batman movie!
This has been an unbelievably sad week, so why not rub a little X-Men in the wound, right? This week Dave and I continue our look at the X-Men films of Hugh Jackman with X2: X-Men United. This is a movie that, for years, was considered to be the best superhero movie ever according to many incorrect lists. It's not really better than X-Men. It's just longer.
On top of that, we try to wrap our heads around the argument that punching Nazis is bad. Here's what we've concluded: it's not. In fact, it's very good.
First of all, here is the link to Layton Reid's Facebook page. Layton is my husband's younger brother, and he passed away on January 19. I know that on the podcast I probably sound a little stiff when I'm talking about him, but truly I'm devastated. I am just horrible at expressing emotion. I am so glad I got to know Layton and have him as my only brother-in-law. He is incredibly inspirational, and his life and outlook have made me far more appreciative of how precious life is, and to be grateful for how lucky I am. It's just really fucking unfair that his time was so short, and I will really miss him. If you read some of his essays on his Facebook page, you'll get a good sense of how incredible and funny he was.
You can read Warren Ellis' thoughts on punching Nazis here. Here's the bulk of it:
“I understand there’s been some confusion online as to whether it’s ever right to punch a Nazi in the face. There is a compelling argument that all speech is equal and we should trust to the discourse to reveal these ideas for what they are and confidently expect them to be denounced and crushed out by the mechanisms of democracy and freedom.
All I can tell you is, from my perspective as an old English socialist and cultural liberal who is probably way to the woolly left from most of you and actually has a medal for services to free speech — yes, it is always correct to punch Nazis. They lost the right to not be punched in the face when they started spouting genocidal ideologies that in living memory killed millions upon millions of people. And anyone who stands up and respectfully applauds their perfect right to say these things should probably also be punched, because they are clearly surplus to human requirements. Nazis do not need a hug. Nazis do not need to be indulged. Their world doesn’t get better until you’ve been removed from it. Your false equivalences mean nothing. Their agenda is always, always, extermination. Nazis need a punch in the face.”
If you would like to read people's applications to the Sebastian Stan Protection Squad, you can check out the posts that use the instagram hashtag here. Here's the application, if you are interested in applying. I mean, volunteer work is important, and I can't think of a better cause than devoting your time and energy to protecting the happiness and well being of a thirtysomething movie star.
ANYWAY.
We really did get around to talking about X2 eventually. But first!
Check out how happy Bucky is for one hot second in Black Widow #10!
It doesn't last long. But so happy for a fleeting moment there!
And look at how cute Bobby and Romeo are in All-New X-Men #17!!!
Aaaaahhhh!!! I love the ice breaking off of him!
Ok. X2.
First of all, this movie definitely has its moments. In particular, it has this moment:
Lookin' good, Wolvie. And in this same scene we get Bobby taking the long neck bottle from Logan's hand and gently blowing on it, never breaking eye contact. It's...a tad homoerotic.
Anyway. Lots of thoughts on the movie in the podcast episode.
Thanks for listening! Next week...X-Men: The Last Stand. :(
It's the last episode of 2016! Dave and I went to see Rogue One (separately) and waited until recording this episode to share our thoughts. We have a lot of thoughts.
We also exchange Christmas presents!
Here is the Jabba the Hutt festive candy bowl that I gave to Dave:
And here's the Captain America toque that he gave to me!
Awwww thanks Dave!
And, for reference, here is the insane Suicide Squad toque I spotted in a store:
I mean, you could wear that with anything. This would have fit right in with the hats I reviewed on this blog back in 2010.
Alright, we're taking next week off and we'll see you in the new year. Let's end this garbage pile of a year with a very hot recent photo of Sebastian Stan.
Stop being so hot, Sebastian. It's gross.
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