Marveling at the Movies

In the latest episode, the gang finally starts to agree that -- well, this should be better. Whether it's new backgrounds, too much exposition or the overall predictability of it all, Falcon and Winter Soldier doesn't seem to be hitting the mark for your favorite podcast crew. For Thor's sake, at this point we're just praying for Mephisto to show up so something surprising might happen!

In the latest episode of Marveling at the Movies, the gang tackles the second episode of Falcon and the Winter Soldier. The show finally gives them what they want, yet no one seems particularly excited! Two episodes in, and the show we all assumed we'd love the most still isn't hitting the right notes... Did Zack Snyder's Justice League truly make a superhero experience beyond compare, thus rendering all future superhero programs dull and ineffectual, or is Malcolm Spellman's Russo impression just really kinda meh?

Marveling at the Movies is back, and on time, and hopefully with a normal release schedule! Mostly because Matt actually wants to watch this show! Listen in amazement as the gang actually watches the episode together and reacts to things in real time, without two of the hosts trying to not nudge the other in a certain direction while also trying not to say "Mephisto."

For the final episode of WandaVision, the Marveling at the Movies team watches the last two episodes together and discusses. Matt argues about all the things that annoyed or underwhelmed him, Matthew argues back that all the things that annoyed or underwhelmed him are the things he normal likes or are the things he specifically requested, and Alexis believes that there are very good arguments on both sides. In other words: it's a normal day in Westview for us.

In the latest episode of Marveling at the Movies, the gang finally has to watch an episode in real time instead of binge watching it for Matt. There are some arguments around the big moments of this week's episode as differing opinions fly about what is or isn't interesting, but what do you expect after 54 episodes? (Jesus... we've done 54 episodes? And there are how many episodes left WandaVision? And how many other shows? And movies? Oh god... oh no... who's doing this to us? Who's doing this to us?!)

In our latest episode, the Marveling at the Movies gang ACTUALLY talks about theories. Yes, most of the ones you probably know. Sure, maybe a couple you don't. No, we don't have any grand insight or crazy revelations. As always, we mostly just have surprise betrayals, inane rants about whether stories having meaning and the Matts bully each other. Y'know, the usual.

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In our latest episode, the gang dives further into the mysteries of what the heck is going on in WandaVision! Matt takes notes and pulls a magic trick, and Matthew and Alexis open up a little bit more to actually talk about what they're watching versus just making coy comments. Also, we talk a lot about other TV shows for some reason. Like, a whole bunch. It's nonsense.

The Journey into Westview continues! For the first time ever, Matt decides he doesn't need to take notes! How does THAT work out? Spoiler alert: not well. Join us as we watch Episode 3 and, uh, stuff happens???

And we're back! Surprise! After a year of not doing the podcast (and a few missed movies), Marveling at the Movies has reconvened to do Marvel's Phase 4, starting with WandaVision! All your favorite bits are back, from Matt not caring about anything to Matthew trying to be coy about what he does or doesn't know and Alexis wondering how she puts up with the two of them. Join us as we start watching the episodes Matthew and Alexis have seen, and see if they can convince Matt that it was worth it to bring the show back!

(And before you ask, no, we probably won't do episodes for Birds of Prey, New Mutants or Wonder Woman 1984 or other movies we missed. But we're here now, and that's what counts? Maybe?)

In what is our second longest episode ever, the gang sees "Dark Phoenix." Heated debate ensues: who hated it? Who loved it? Who thought it was just fine? And why are there so many arguments about it? If you listen to one podcast about Dark Phoenix it might as well be this one. Also, fun fact: this episode is only 17 seconds longer than our Last Stand episode! Mostly because Matt's favorite character is Jean Grey.

For today's episode, the gang watches Logan! Matt has some interesting predictions, Matthew drops a few personal fun facts, and Alexis remains in a relatively philosophical place due to anxiety brought on from watching HBO's "Ice On Fire" documentary about how the world is basically over. Also, we learn a surprising yet obvious correlation between length of episode and Matt's enjoyment of the film (so look forward to Dark Phoenix next week!).

For today's episode, the gang watches X-Men: Apocalypse. Matt meets the new Jean Grey (and doesn't like her any more than the old Jean Grey), and it seems like all hope is lost for him ever having even the mildest appreciation for the X-Men as a whole. That doesn't mean Matthew won't try and defend it, though, or that Alexis won't also be there to tell both of them they're wrong. Also, we get oddly experimental. Necessity is the mother of invention.

For today's episode, the gang makes the mistake of watching the extra long version of a movie that's already pretty long in Days Of Future Past: The Rogue Cut. Matthew (who had never seen the Rogue Cut) regrets the decision, Matt (who had never seen the movie) also regrets the decision, and Alexis regrets inviting them over to her house because at that point the movie is so long and she just wants to go to bed without having to deal with an extra hour and a half worth of rambling. The rest of the movie was still good, though!

For today's episode, the gang watch The Wolverine! Matthew says that the movie is good, Matt doesn't believe him, Alexis says the movie is good, Matt believes her, and discord is sewn between the gang. How does this play out? Is Matthew right? Is Alexis right? Is no one is right? Tune in to find out!

We go back in time to watch X-Men: First Class! Matthew starts the episode off on a bad note, Matt starts the episode with a gross note, and Alexis openly contemplates why she ever agreed to join this troupe. Also, we watch an X-Men movie.

A very special bonus episode of Marveling at the Movies, featuring content pulled from the Multiversity Comics Podcast Network Archives!

Just in time for Multiversity Comics' 10th Anniversary (almost as if done on purpose), the gang watches X-Men Origins: Wolverine. Matthew defends the movie, Matt gets confused by the timelines, Alexis bans the mention of a certain mutant from the show, and there's also a lot of Hey Arnold discussion for some reason.

What a journey it's been! After starting this podcast on a goofy idea, Matt, Alexis and Matthew go see Endgame a year later. Who died? Who cried? Find out all this and more in this VERY SPOILER-Y episode of Marveling at the Movies.

Matt, Alexis and Matthew dive into one of the biggest disasters of a film of all time (which Roger Ebert gave two thumbs up). Matthew delivers an excessive amount of fun facts about the film, Matt gets incredibly frustrated and Alexis watches the chaos unfold. Kitty Pryde finally shows up, and we also pay tribute to Brandon Lemos, Matthew's favorite person when he was 19.