Episode 18: Suicide Squad
In this week's episode, Morgan and Gavia dissect what may be the year's worst film, the DC extended universe's Suicide Squad. They cover the film's many flaws, from its incomprehensible plot to its myriad cast of unnecessary characters to its problems with sexism and violence, in addition to discussing its troubled production history and how it fits into DC's plan for the franchise moving forward.
Links
Our episode on Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
Gavia's review of Suicide Squad
Reviews from Anthony Lane at the New Yorker and David Ehrlich at IndieWire
"'Suicide Squad's' Secret Drama: Rushed Production, Competing Cuts, High Anxiety," Kim Masters, THR
"Who Is Harley Quinn? Inside The World Of Suicide Squad’s Troubling Star," Angelica Bastién, Nylon
"Margot Robbie deserves better than Suicide Squad’s sexism," Esther Zuckerman, A.V. Club