The Infamous Podcast Episode 288 - An Invincible By Any Other Name
Amazon Prime's "Invincible" is a Thing On the Internet
This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl finally (FINALLY) talk about season 1 of Amazon Prime's "Invincible"! Plus the new trailers from A Quite Place II and Venom: Let There Be Carnage!
Episode Index
Intro: 0:11 A Quiet Place 2: 6:20 Venom 2: 12:06 Invincible: 17:15
Mark Grayson is a normal teenager, except for the fact that his father, Nolan, is the most powerful superhero on the planet. Shortly after his seventeenth birthday, Mark begins to develop powers of his own and enters into his father's tutelage.
Created by
Robert Kirkman Based on Invincible by Robert Kirkman Cory Walker Ryan Ottley
Voice Talent Steven Yeun Sandra Oh J. K. Simmons
Composer John Paesano
No. of episodes 8
Production Executive producers Simon Racioppa Robert Kirkman David Alpert Catherine Winder Seth Rogen Evan Goldberg
#TheFalconandTheWinterSoldier #SupermanandLois #MarvelComics #TheSuicideSquad
Nerd Dad Superman is the Best Superman
This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl are talking Supes and LoLo for the last time until May, The Falcon and The Winter Soldier's new Captain America, and New Bites about Marvel Comics, Black Widow, Batwoman, and a possible future for the Avengers.
Episode Index
Intro: 0:11
The Suicide Squad: 2:05
Marvel Comics: 6:30
Black Widow: 12:20
Batwomans: 15:05
The Avengers: 24:02
Superman: 33:30
Falcon/Winter Soldier: 56:18
News Bites
The Suicide Squad - Official Red Band Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1EbSXxrZ34
How Marvel leaving Diamond for Penguin Random House affects comic book readers https://www.gamesradar.com/au/how-marvel-leaving-diamond-for-penguin-random-house-affects-comic-book-readers/
'Black Widow' to Hit Disney+ Premier Access and Theaters Simultaneously https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/black-widow-to-hit-disney-premier-access-and-theaters-simultaneously?fbclid=IwAR0Pm6iwqER8BQWenQ_GpAvG4lDWAd_ESp-zq5u5J-50c7a6ck6HBugiqqY
'Batwoman' Reveals Wallis Day Will Take Over Kate Kane Role https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/batwoman-reveals-wallis-day-will-take-over-kate-kane-role
WandaVision: Will Monica Be Avengers' New Leader? Marvel Producer Hints at Possibility https://thedirect.com/article/wandavision-avengers-monica-marvel-leader
Superman and Lois (Season 1 Episode 5)
Title: "The Best of Smallville"
Directed by: Rachel Talalay
Teleplay by : Brent Fletcher and Nadria Tucker
Story by : Todd Helbing
Release Date: March 23, 2021
Cast
Tyler Hoechlin as Kal-El / Clark Kent / Superman
Elizabeth Tulloch as Lois Lane
Jordan Elsass as Jonathan Kent
Alex Garfin as Jordan Kent
Erik Valdez as Kyle Cushing
Inde Navarrette as Sarah Cushing
Wolé Parks as Captain Luthor
Adam Rayner as Morgan Edge
Dylan Walsh as Samuel Lane
Emmanuelle Chriqui as Lana Lang Cushing
Brenden Fletcher as Thaddeus R. Killgrave
The Falcon and The Winter Soldier (Season 1 Episode 1)
Title: "The Star-Spangled Man"
Directed by: Kari Skogland
Written by: Michael Kastelein
Release Date: March 26, 2021
Cast
Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson / Falcon
Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes / Winter Soldier
Daniel Brühl as Baron Helmut Zemo
Emily VanCamp as Sharon Carter / Agent 13
Wyatt Russell as John F. Walker/U.S. Agent
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If You Aren't Going To Do It Right... Don't Do It.
This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl, talk about the 5th episode of Heels on Starz, then review the first 3 episodes of Y: the Last Man on FX/Hulu.
Episode Index
Intro: 0:11
Heels: 6:29
Y: the Last Man: 33:55
Heels (Season 1 Episode 5)
Title: "Swerve"
Directed by: Peter Segal
Written by: Michael Waldron
Release Date: September 12, 2021
Summary
When chair members of the South Georgia State Fair show interest in featuring the DWL as this year's main attraction, it's on Jack to close the deal with an electric night of matches. However, Wild Bill, Ace, and Crystal, who is no longer a "valet", have their own ideas at the expense of Bobby Pin's career.
Cast
Main
Stephen Amell as Jack Spade
Alexander Ludwig as Ace Spade
Alison Luff as Staci Spade
Mary McCormack as Willie Day
Kelli Berglund as Crystal Tyler
Allen Maldonado as Rooster Robbins
James Harrison as Apocalypse
Roxton Garcia as Thomas Spade
Chris Bauer as Wild Bill Hancock
Recurring
David James Elliott as Tom Spade
CM Punk as Ricky Rabies
Bonnie Somerville as Vicky Rabies
Y: the Last Man (Season 1 Episodes 1-3)
Episode 1
Title: "The Day Before"
Directed by: Louise Friedberg
Written by: Eliza Clark
Release Date: September 13, 2021
Episode 2
Title: "Would the World Be Kind"
Directed by: Louise Friedberg
Written by: Eliza Clark
Release Date: September 13, 2021
Episode 3
Title: "Neil"
Directed by: Daisy von Scherler Mayer
Written by: Katie Edgerton
Release Date: September 13, 2021
Summary
Y: The Last Man takes place in a post-apocalyptic world where a mysterious cataclysmic event simultaneously killed every mammal with a Y chromosome but for one man, Yorick Brown (Ben Schnetzer), and his pet monkey Ampersand. The series follows Yorick as he traverses the new world, as its survivors struggle with their losses and attempt to restore world society—led by Yorick's mother, who is the new U.S. President Jennifer Brown (Diane Lane).
Cast
Diane Lane as Jennifer Brown,
Ashley Romans as Agent 355
Ben Schnetzer as Yorick Brown
Olivia Thirlby as Hero Brown
Juliana Canfield as Beth DeVille
Elliot Fletcher as Sam Jordan
Marin Ireland as Nora Brady
Amber Tamblyn as Kimberly Campbell Cunningham,
Jess Salgueiro as Christine Flores
Diana Bang as Dr. Allison Mann
Will Robinson Sure Attracts a lot of Danger
This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl get lost for the last time with the Netflix Original Series Lost in Space. Plus a review of Hawkeye Episode 4. Finally, News Bites on Across the Spider-Verse and Cowboy Bebop losing in a quick draw.
Episode Index
Intro: 0:07
Spider-Verse: 4:27
Cowboy Bebop: 9:44
Hawkeye: 14:59
Lost in Space: 33:26
News Bites
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Part 1 First Look https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnBzcLQUhYQ
Netflix’s Live-Action Cowboy Bebop Dead After One Season https://boundingintocomics.com/2021/12/09/netflixs-live-action-cowboy-bebop-dead-after-one-season/
Hawkeye (Disney+)
Episode 4
Title: "Partners, Am I Right?"
Directed by: Bert and Bertie
Written by: Erin Cancino & Heather Quinn
Release Date: December 8, 2021
Summary
Barton defuses the situation after Eleanor and Duquesne recognize him as an Avenger. Eleanor asks him to keep Bishop out of his investigation and later contacts an unknown person to inform them of the situation. With the help of his wife Laura, Barton discovers that Duquesne is the CEO of Sloan Limited, a shell corporation that launders money for the Tracksuit Mafia, while Bishop deduces that Barton was Ronin. Barton locates Kazi and asks him to talk Lopez out of her vendetta against Ronin while Kate enlists the LARPers in retrieving the arrows. Afterwards, Laura informs Barton that the watch stolen by the Tracksuit Mafia is sending out tracking signals from an apartment building. Barton and Bishop go to retrieve it, and find out the watch is located in Lopez's apartment, where she also keeps notes on Barton and his family. Lopez appears and attacks Bishop, while Barton is ambushed by a masked assassin. A fight ensues between Barton and Bishop, Lopez, and the assassin; Bishop injures Lopez, forcing her to retreat, while Barton unmasks his assailant, who is revealed to be Yelena Belova before she escapes. Barton decides that he cannot keep putting Bishop in danger and breaks off their partnership.
Lost in Space (Netflix)
Season 3
Summary
In the third and final season of Lost in Space, the stakes are higher than ever and the Robinson family's survival instincts will be put to the ultimate test. After a year of being trapped on a mysterious planet, Judy, Penny, Will and the Robot must lead the 97 young Colonists in a harrowing evacuation -- but not before secrets are unearthed that will change their lives forever. Meanwhile John and Maureen -- with Don at their side -- must battle overwhelming odds as they try to reunite with their kids. The Robinsons will have to grapple with the emotional challenge of not just being lost -- but being separated from the ones they love... as they face the greatest alien threat yet.
Episode: 1
Title: "Three Little Birds"
Directed by: Frederick E.O. Toye
Written by: Matt Sazama & Burk Sharpless
Release Date: December 1, 2021
Episode: 2
Title: "Contact"
Directed by: Kevin Rodney Sullivan
Written by: Zack Estrin
Release Date: December 1, 2021
Episode: 3
Title: "The New Guy"
Directed by: Sarah Boyd
Written by: Vivian Lee
Release Date: December 1, 2021
Episode: 4
Title: "Julian Holmes"
Directed by: Julian Holmes
Written by: Daniel McLellan
Release Date: December 1, 2021
Episode: 5
Title: "Stuck"
Directed by: Leslie Hope
Written by: Kari Drake
Release Date: December 1, 2021
Episode: 6
Title: "Final Transmission"
Directed by: Julian Holmes
Written by: Katherine Collins
Release Date: December 1, 2021
Episode: 7
Title: "Contingencies on Contingencies"
Directed by: Leslie Hope
Written by: Zack Estrin
Release Date: December 1, 2021
Episode: 8
Title: "Trust"
Directed by: Jabbar Raisani
Written by: Matt Sazama & Burk Sharpless
Release Date: December 1, 2021
You Would Think The Content of the Character Would Be More Important
This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl review the first 2 episodes of The Bad Batch. Then they dive into the announcements about the new Superman from Coates & Abrams, and the exclusion of Doctor Strange from WandaVision, and what that means for storytelling, or lack thereof, coming from Hollywood.
Episode Index
Intro: 0:11
The Bad Batch: 2:50
WandaVision: 30:27
Superman: 49:18
The Bad Batch Episodes 1 & 2
Episode 1
Title: "Aftermath"
Directed by: Steward Lee, Saul Ruiz, and Nathaniel Villanueva
Written by: Jennifer Corbett and Dave Filoni
Release Date : May 4, 2021
Episode 2
Title: "Cut and Run"
Directed by: Brad Rau
Written by: Jennifer Corbett
Release Date : May 7, 2021
No More Mutants ... White Male Heroes
Doctor Strange cut from ‘WandaVision’ for being a ‘white guy’ https://nypost.com/2021/05/04/benedict-cumberbatchs-dr-strange-cut-from-wandavision/
MARVEL MADE A BIG MISTAKE BY CUTTING DOCTOR STRANGE FROM 'WANDAVISION' https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/wandavision-doctor-strange-cameo-kevin-feige
Kevin Feige Confirms Doctor Strange Was Originally Supposed to Appear in WANDAVISION and Explains Why He Didn't https://geektyrant.com/news/kevin-feige-confirms-doctor-strange-was-originally-supposed-to-appear-in-wandavision-and-explains-why-he-didnt
And Staring A Black Clark Kent as Superman?
Behind Warner Bros.’ Search for a Black Superman https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/black-superman-ta-nehisi-coates-warner-bros-movie-1234947599/
Who Should Play Superman in the Next Movie? 11 Actors Who Could Be the New Man of Steel https://collider.com/who-should-play-superman-in-new-movie-reboot-black-superman/
DC’s Black Superman Movie Will Reportedly Stick To Classic Comics Origin https://screenrant.com/black-superman-movie-story-details-origin-time-period/
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Masters of the Universe: Revelation
See the Awesome Trailer HERE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81wyj65SJIo
Summary
Masters of the Universe: Revelation, developed by Kevin Smith and produced by Powerhouse Animation Studios, is a sequel to the 1983–1985 Filmation series He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. Masters of the Universe: Revelation is set after the final battle between He-Man and Skeletor and will also tell the tale of Teela, a former captain of the guard of Castle Grayskull who, after the destruction of Eternia, seeks out the missing Sword of Power to prevent the end of the universe.
Netflix Reveals First Trailer For Masters of the Universe: Revelation https://boundingintocomics.com/2021/06/10/netflix-reveals-first-trailer-for-masters-of-the-universe-revelation/
He-Man Fraud Exposed; Kevin Smith Caught in a Lie; Not a Fan; All About Teela https://cosmicbook.news/he-man-fraud-kevin-smith-lies-fan-teela
Original Kevin Smith Interview with EW.com
Masters of the Universe: Revelation unleashes the powah! with first look at Kevin Smith's series https://ew.com/tv/masters-of-the-universe-revelation-photos-premiere-kevin-smith/
So Many New Kinds of Zombies... OH MY!
In this special bonus episode, Brian and Darryl take the time out of their busy lives to review Zack Snyder's latest foray into the zombie genre 'Army of the Dead!
Episode Index
Intro: 0:11
Army of the Dead: 2:04
Army of the Dead (2021)
Summary
Following a zombie outbreak in Las Vegas, a group of mercenaries take the ultimate gamble, venturing into the quarantine zone to pull off the greatest heist ever attempted.
Cast
Dave Bautista as Scott Ward, a mercenary and founder of the mercenary group - Las Vengeance
Ella Purnell as Kate Ward, Scott's estranged daughter who works with the World Health Organization
Omari Hardwick as Vanderohe, a soldier
Ana de la Reguera as Maria Cruz, Scott's friend and a mechanic
Theo Rossi as Burt Cummings, an abusive security guard
Matthias Schweighöfer as Ludwig Dieter, a German safecracker
Nora Arnezeder as Lily, a Frenchwoman known as the Coyote
Hiroyuki Sanada as Bly Tanaka, a billionaire who orchestrates the heist
Garret Dillahunt as Martin, the right-hand man to Tanaka
Tig Notaro as Marianne Peters, a helicopter pilot tasked with transporting the team.
Raúl Castillo as Mikey Guzman, a sharpshooter
Huma Qureshi as Geeta, a refugee and single mother
Samantha Win as Chambers, Guzman's friend
Richard Cetrone as Zeus, the Alpha Zombie king
Athena Perample as The Queen, queen of the Alpha Zombies
Michael Cassidy as Sergeant Kelly, a U.S. convoy soldier
Directed by
Zack Snyder
Produced by
Deborah Snyder
Wesley Coller
Zack Snyder
Screenplay by
Zack Snyder
Shay Hatten
Joby Harold
Story by
Zack Snyder
Music by
Tom Holkenborg
Cinematography
Zack Snyder
Edited by
Dody Dorn
Production Company
The Stone Quarry
Distributed by
Netflix
Release Date
May 14, 2021 (United States)
Running Time
148 minutes
Budget
$70–90 million
Box Office
$780,000
Captain A-Disappointing and his Amazingly Disappointingly Friends
This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl are talking about The Falcon (err... Captain America) and The Winter Soldier season 1(?) finale, Nightwing #79, and News Bites about Shang-Chi, Secret Invasion, the Netflix MCU Heroes, and more!
Episode Index
Intro: 0:11
Shang-Chi: 3:24
Secret Invasion: 12:50
NBC/MCU Mashup: 17:35
Netflix MCU Characters: 27:30
Nightwing #79: 35:50
Falcon and the Winter Soldier: 50:01
News Bites
Marvel Studios’ Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings Official Teaser https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giWIr7U1deA
Emilia Clarke Joins Marvel’s ‘Secret Invasion’ at Disney Plus https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/emilia-clarke-secret-invasion-marvel-1234955746/
With NBA Ratings In Decline, Disney Tries To Provide A Boost With The Marvel Cinematic Universe https://boundingintocomics.com/2021/04/23/with-nba-ratings-in-decline-disney-tries-to-provide-a-boost-with-the-marvel-cinematic-universe/
Daredevil, Jessica Jones & The Punisher Rumored to Return in the MCU, But with a Twist https://movieweb.com/daredevil-jessica-jones-punisher-mcu-return/
Nightwing #79
Summary
Dick Grayson has inherited Alfred’s fortune, a puppy, and a whole lot of questions. Who is Mayor Zucco, and what is her relation to the man who murdered Dick’s parents? What sinister plans does Blockbuster have for Blüdhaven? What kind of dog food is best for a three-legged puppy? To answer these questions, Dick’s going to need a little help from his friends—past and present.
Art by:
Bruno Redondo
Written by:
Tom Taylor
U.S. Price:
3.99
Sale Date:
April 20, 2021
Page Count: 32
The Falcon and The Winter Soldier (Season 1 Episode 6)
Title: "One World, One People"
Directed by: Kari Skogland
Written by: Malcolm Spellman & Josef Sawyer
Release Date: April 23, 2021
Summary
In his new Captain America uniform and flight suit, Sam Wilson arrives in New York to save the GRC from the Flag Smashers' attack. Carter revealed to be the Power Broker, separates Morgenthau from the others and confronts her. Batroc threatens to expose Carter, but she kills him. Wilson attempts to reason with Morgenthau, but Carter kills her when she points a gun at him. After carrying out Morgenthau's body, Wilson convinces the GRC to postpone the forced relocation vote and make efforts to help the people Morgenthau died fighting for. He also has a memorial dedicated to Bradley added to the Captain America museum exhibit. Meanwhile, en route to the Raft prison, the remaining serum-enhanced Flag Smashers are blown up by Zemo's butler. De Fontaine gives Walker a new uniform and asks him to become a new supersoldier codenamed U.S. Agent. Barnes makes amends by telling Nakajima that he killed his son when he was the Winter Soldier. In a mid-credits scene, after receiving a full pardon and an offer to rejoin the CIA, Carter calls one of her contacts, telling them to inform their buyers they now have access to government resources.
Cast
Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson / Falcon / Captain America
Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes / Winter Soldier
Daniel Brühl as Baron Helmut Zemo
Emily VanCamp as Sharon Carter / Agent 13 / The Power Broker
Wyatt Russell as John F. Walker/U.S. Agent
Shhhhhh..... The Hearing Monsters are Listening
It's Bonus Episode Time! Listen up as Brian and Darryl review the John Krasinski directed 'A Quiet Place Part II'!
Episode Index
Intro: 0:11
A Quiet Place Part II: 2:00
A Quiet Place Part II (2021)
Summary
Following the deadly events at home, the Abbott family must now face the terrors of the outside world as they continue their fight for survival in silence. Forced to venture into the unknown, they quickly realize that the creatures that hunt by sound are not the only threats that lurk beyond the sand path.
Directed by
John Krasinski
Produced by
Michael Bay
Andrew Form
Brad Fuller
John Krasinski
Written by
John Krasinski
Based on Characters Created by
Bryan Woods
Scott Beck
Music by
Marco Beltrami
Cinematography
Polly Morgan
Edited by
Michael P. Shawver
Production Companies
Platinum Dunes
Sunday Night Productions
Distributed by
Paramount Pictures
Release date
March 8, 2020 (New York City)
May 28, 2021 (United States)
Running time 97 minutes
Languages
American Sign Language
English
Budget
$61 million
Box Office
$138.6 million*
*as of recording
Cast
Emily Blunt as Evelyn Abbott
Cillian Murphy as Emmett
Millicent Simmonds as Regan Abbott
Noah Jupe as Marcus Abbott
Djimon Hounsou as the Man On the Island
John Krasinski as Lee Abbott
Scoot McNairy as Marina Man
Alice Sophie Malyukova as Girl at Marina
Dean Woodward as Beau Abbott
Okieriete Onaodowan as Ronnie
Zachary Golinger as Emmett's son
Lauren Ashley Cristiano as Emmett's wife
Wayne Duvall as Roger, a grocery store owner.
Barbara Singer as Woman in Store