Gavia is joined by guest-host Steffan Alun to discuss the critically acclaimed new sequel to Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, whose innovative animation puts most live-action superhero films to shame.
Among other topics, we covered the film's visual artistry, its self-aware take on the concept of canon, its flawed political storytelling, and its relationship to other Marvel adaptations.
Read MoreThis week, Gavia and Morgan break down Marvel's disappointing Loki show, starring Tom Hiddleston as the titular god of mischief. They discuss the show's failure to escape now-familiar MCU problems, critique its handling of its beloved central character, ponder the state of Tom Hiddleston's career, and more.
Read MoreThis week, Gavia and Morgan break down WandaVision, the MCU's first show on Disney+, starring Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany. They consider its place in the wider Marvel universe, critique its lack of depth, and much more.
Read MoreThis week, Gavia and Morgan celebrate the fifth anniversary of one of Marvel's best films and their own personal favorite, Captain America: The Winter Soldier. They dissect its political commentary, its sensitive treatment of its central characters, assess its place in the larger MCU, and reminisce about the glory days of Captain America fandom c. spring 2014.
Read MoreThis week, Morgan and Gavia weigh the merits (or lack thereof?) of Marvel Studios' first woman-led film, Captain Marvel. They evaluate it against other Marvel origin stories, critique its use of amnesia as a plot device, appreciate performances from Samuel L. Jackson and Ben Mendelsohn, and more.
Read MoreThis week, Gavia and Morgan discuss Marvel's latest hit, the record-breaking Black Panther. Topics include the film's thrilling visuals, its departure from traditional superhero storytelling, its excellent women, and... The Lion King?
Read MoreThis week, Gavia reports back from DC's disappointing mega-blockbuster Justice League. Morgan refused to see this film on principle, so Gav gives a full report on the film's aesthetic mediocrity, the unfortunate effects of all that reshooting, and what on earth is going on with Ben Affleck.
Read MoreThis week, Morgan and Gavia discuss Taika Waititi's masterful addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Thor: Ragnarok. Topics include Chris Hemsworth's comedic chops, the film's eye-popping design and postcolonial politics, and more.
Read MoreThis week, Gavia and Morgan discuss the latest reboot of Spider-Man, Spider-Man: Homecoming. Topics discussed include, but are not limited to, the film's refreshing teen spirit, Peter's similarities to Miles Morales, Tom Holland's boundless charm, and how it fits into the greater MCU and the superhero landscape as a whole.
Read MoreThis week, Gavia and Morgan discuss the new Star Wars prequel film, Rogue One. They dive into the film's racial diversity, its gender imbalance, reshoot issues, that ending, and why Diego Luna should probably just get his own movie already.
Read MoreThis week, Gavia and Morgan take a look at Marvel's latest hit, the Benedict Cumberbatch-fronted Doctor Strange. Why is this movie so critically acclaimed? Will Hollywood ever stop making movies about arrogant genius white men? And what's up with all the racism?
Read MoreMorgan and Gavia have it out over Captain America: Civil War, which Gav enjoyed very much and Morgan hated. Who will come out on top? Is it possible to win an argument about a movie? You'll just have to listen to find out. Topics discussed include but are not limited to: narrative issues, Black Panther and character cross-promotion, and Marvel's most incredible "no homo" moment yet.
Read MoreBonus episode: Morgan and Gavia try to make sense of the first trailer for Doctor Strange, a task harder than it sounds.
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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