This week, Gavia and Morgan discuss Birds of Prey, Cathy Yan's cracking sequel to the disastrous "Suicide Squad," once again featuring Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn. They praise the film's visual style and Margot Robbie's bold performance, compare the current state of DC and Marvel films, and critique the film's handling of Ewan McGregor's queer-coded villain.
Read MoreThis week, Gavia and Morgan discuss Damon Lindelof's new television adaptation of Alan Moore's classic comic series Watchmen, starring Regina King, Jean Smart, and Tim Blake Nelson. They compare it to Lindelof's previous work, analyze its treatment of politics and race, and contemplate its place in the changing television and superhero landscapes.
Read MoreThis week, Gavia and Morgan commiserate over the X-Men franchise's last gasp, X-Men: Dark Phoenix. They bemoan filmmaker Simon Kinberg's incompetent direction, marvel at the film's incomprehensible plot, reminisce about happier times, and wonder where it all went wrong.
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreMorgan and Gavia dive into AMC's adaptation of the cult comic Preacher. Topics include genre, pacing and the trickiness of adaptation, the show's less than mesmerizing central character, gender and race issues, and the greatness of Ruth Negga and Joseph Gilgun.
Read MoreGavia and Morgan discuss Ta-Nehisi Coates' new Black Panther comic, delve into the history of the character, and speculate speciously on the character's potential role in Captain America: Civil War before going deep on what (doesn't) make a Marvel director, and how Creed's Ryan Coogler might break the mold.
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