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Post by hoopinzero on May 28, 2014 13:47:00 GMT -5
Hi talking comic-a-teers. I just finished listening to your most recent podcast and I just wanted to say thank you for another awesome couple of hour of good audio. I saw X-men on Friday and I have to say I was thoroughly blown away. It was everything I expect from a summer blockbuster and a superhero movie and then some. I tend to be less judgmental when it comes to superhero movies because I am still amazed that I am actually seeing the dreams of my childhood on the big screen. I have a hard time understanding why so many of my fellow geeks are so eager to tear apart these movies. I mean sure some are worse than others but when it comes down to it the dreams of our youth are the movies of our present and if you would of told me 17 years ago that I would be seeing a adaptation of DAY’s of FUTURE PAST on the big screen I would of asked you what you are smoking. But here it is, a beautifully flawed days of future past X men spectacular full of humor amazing action spot on drama and Wolverine asking Magneto if he is going to “Pick that Shit up.” I mean seriously that one scene alone makes this movie amazing and the thing is you can find scenes like this in the worst comic book movies imaginable, even; dare I say, BATMAN and ROBIN has a few moments that makes you want to stand up an thank whatever God you believe in (or don’t believe in) for making you a geek.
I still remember seeing the first Spider Man and X-Men in the theaters and just sort of sitting there with a big dopey smile on my face the whole time and trying not to cry out of sheer joy. Sure they were flawed movies but freaking spider man was jumping of a bridge to save Mary Jane and Wolverine was flipping off Cyclops with adamantium claws and it was amazing and wonderful and in the moment everything I ever hoped or dreamed it could be. Sure when I go back and watch them again I can see that they are flawed but I never lose that sense of wonder because I never forget that these movies were once just a Childs dreams acted out with stick claws and dental floss web and an imagination that seemed to have no end. It just seems to me that a lot of people have lost this wonder, wither due to over saturation or social media, or whatever it may be, and with this loss come’s a pessimism that has saturated the geek culture. I may be generalizing a bit but I listen to a lot of geek culture podcasts and so many of them are filled with people whose sole purpose seems to be to tear down what they claim to love. The reason l enjoy the talking Comics pod cast is because all of you, even when you don’t like something, attempt to find the positive in whatever movie or comic you are talking about. I can’t thank you enough for this; you folks are truly a light in a landscape littered with pessimism and please don’t ever lose your wonder. Sorry if I rambled a bit. Thanks for everything you do and as always I look forward to the next issue in the epic saga that is Talking Comics.
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Post by Huw on May 28, 2014 14:56:19 GMT -5
Issue #135: X-Men: Days of Future Past Review & Umbral’s Antony JohnstonPodcast streamDownload Directly From iTunesFeedburner LinkOn Friday, the latest X-Men flick hit theaters everywhere and in case you’ve been living under a rock for the last little while, that movie was X-Men: Days of Future Past. As per usual, the gang get together to talk about their thoughts on the film in two parts: with non-spoilers and then with spoilers. Bobby gives the heads up when the latter part happens but just in case you don’t want anything ruined for you, make sure you pay attention to that note.
We also have an interview with the talented writer of Umbral, Wasteland and FUSE, Antony Johnston. It’s pre the Days of Future Past talk and Antony offers up some great insight into his works as well as into the industry itself, so make sure you tune into the interview conducted by Stephanie and Steve.  We don’t have the regular books of the week, but we do have our Lightning Rounds section, so listen to us all talk about our favourite books in two minutes or less. PHEW! The Fabulous Four of The Superior Shortle, Super-Seigh, Reed Reyer and Cat-Cooke are together once more!
Are you a fan of Anthony Johnston's work? What did you think of X-Men: Days of Future Past? Whose Lightning Round struck (ZING!) you the most?
Make yourself heard and get involved, RIGHT HERE!!
Annnnnnnnnnd… we say it on the show, but just in case you missed it, the Talking Comics crew on Twitter are: Bobby: @bobbyshortle Steve: @dead_anchoress Stephanie: @ hellocookieAnd Bob’s email is bobreyer@talkingcomicbooks.com 
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Post by Bob Reyer on May 28, 2014 18:45:08 GMT -5
Hi talking comic-a-teers. I just finished listening to your most recent podcast and I just wanted to say thank you for another awesome couple of hour of good audio. I saw X-men on Friday and I have to say I was thoroughly blown away. It was everything I expect from a summer blockbuster and a superhero movie and then some. I tend to be less judgmental when it comes to superhero movies because I am still amazed that I am actually seeing the dreams of my childhood on the big screen. I have a hard time understanding why so many of my fellow geeks are so eager to tear apart these movies. I mean sure some are worse than others but when it comes down to it the dreams of our youth are the movies of our present and if you would of told me 17 years ago that I would be seeing a adaptation of DAY’s of FUTURE PAST on the big screen I would of asked you what you are smoking. But here it is, a beautifully flawed days of future past X men spectacular full of humor amazing action spot on drama and Wolverine asking Magneto if he is going to “Pick that Shit up.” I mean seriously that one scene alone makes this movie amazing and the thing is you can find scenes like this in the worst comic book movies imaginable, even; dare I say, BATMAN and ROBIN has a few moments that makes you want to stand up an thank whatever God you believe in (or don’t believe in) for making you a geek. I still remember seeing the first Spider Man and X-Men in the theaters and just sort of sitting there with a big dopey smile on my face the whole time and trying not to cry out of sheer joy. Sure they were flawed movies but freaking spider man was jumping of a bridge to save Mary Jane and Wolverine was flipping off Cyclops with adamantium claws and it was amazing and wonderful and in the moment everything I ever hoped or dreamed it could be. Sure when I go back and watch them again I can see that they are flawed but I never lose that sense of wonder because I never forget that these movies were once just a Childs dreams acted out with stick claws and dental floss web and an imagination that seemed to have no end. It just seems to me that a lot of people have lost this wonder, wither due to over saturation or social media, or whatever it may be, and with this loss come’s a pessimism that has saturated the geek culture. I may be generalizing a bit but I listen to a lot of geek culture podcasts and so many of them are filled with people whose sole purpose seems to be to tear down what they claim to love. The reason l enjoy the talking Comics pod cast is because all of you, even when you don’t like something, attempt to find the positive in whatever movie or comic you are talking about. I can’t thank you enough for this; you folks are truly a light in a landscape littered with pessimism and please don’t ever lose your wonder. Sorry if I rambled a bit. Thanks for everything you do and as always I look forward to the next issue in the epic saga that is Talking Comics. Hey "Hoop", welcome to the Forums! Thanks for listening to the podcast, and even more for taking the time to check in over here, and with such kind words, no less! As someone who experienced all those longings to see his heroes on the silver screen (I wrote a piece long ago entitled The Marvel Age of Movies: The Paleolithic Era ), I am amazed at what we are privileged to see in this day-and-age. My biggest beef is always on the "could-have-beens"; those lost opportunities to take that next leap forward in trusting the source materials, but I feel that we're getting closer and closer, particularly with the Marvel Studios productions! From all of us, thanks again, and we'll try never to disappoint! |
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Post by pacino on May 29, 2014 10:26:39 GMT -5
I can't wait to read Umbral all the way through!
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Post by wickedape on May 30, 2014 17:17:23 GMT -5
What I really enjoy about Anthony Johnston is his ability to not be pinned down by one specific genre. I think I have his first published work Rosemarys Backback, which is an all ages book, although this may not be in print anymore. Spooked, The tomb and Closer published by Oni are more supernatural. His best by far is The Coldest City also by Oni. Iron curtain espionage in Berlin during the Cold War. The artist left me a bit underwelmed but the story was still quite good. I'm still kicking myself for missing Wasteland when it started.
Thanks and keep up the interviews.
Matt
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Post by jons on May 31, 2014 5:39:24 GMT -5
Good interviewee to get on- Anthony is an interesting guy. I wonder why as he says his stuff doesen't sell in large numbers- maybe the Umbral trade will be big, like the Saga model. It has been a great read and Chris Mitten's art is a level above, as well as the colouring. Wasteland too is a really quality story with great art.
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Post by Chapin on May 31, 2014 18:23:10 GMT -5
Loved the movie, loved the podcast.
I understand what you all are saying about X-fatigue, aside from these characters and this directorial vision happening since the first X-movie ... the X-men world has been dominated by two stories. Dark Phoenix was first told in the early '80s and Phoenix and the Phoenix force has been kicked around in the nearly 30 years since. The Sentinels story has been going even longer, since issue 15 (!!!) in 1965.
So, I did love the movie. I did walk out elated. I hear Steve's idea that there could have been more, but I think the lean length added to its goodness. Hugh Jackman makes me not regret his centrality to the plot ... he's that good. The redesign of the Sentinels, the future Sentinels, I originally disapproved up, but I found them genuinely frightening, and they really made the point that it was hopeless for the mutants. They were going to lose unless they did this timey-whimey thing.
But agree, a new era of some sort is needed. Thanks, folks! Fun!
ALSO, hey, SO GREAT to see Magneto as the villainous d-bag he should be! Maybe me is the Messianic Mutant Magneto, but he's also the guy who betrays the team at the first available moment, drives rebar through Wolverine and seems, honestly, to enjoy the heck out of it. The mustache twirls itself.
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