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TV & Movie Reviews: The Old Guard (2020)

This weeks review is the newly released Netflix movie - The Old Guard. Starring Charlie Theron, does this social media darling stand up to the guys analysis?

If you enjoy this one then head over to Tony Farina and the Indie Comics Spotlight show, where he talks about the Comic Book series this movie is based on. shorturl.at/qxJST

Plot Summary:

Led by a warrior named Andy (Charlize Theron), a covert group of tight-knit mercenaries with a mysterious inability to die have fought to protect the mortal world for centuries. But when the team is recruited to take on an emergency mission and their extraordinary abilities are suddenly exposed, it's up to Andy and Nile (Kiki Layne), the newest soldier to join their ranks, to help the group eliminate the threat of those who seek to replicate and monetize their power by any means necessary.

Review Scores:

IMDB:  6.7/10

Rotten Tomatoes: 81/100%

Metacritic:  70/100%

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Welcome to Whats the Topic a podcast where we discuss Superheroes, Comics, Films, Tv and Video games.

This weeks episode me and Luke discuss Tenet release date, Falcon and winter soldier delay, Hayden Christensen's possible return to star wars and have a long in depth discussion of what the future of the MCU holds after Avengers End Game and what entails for future characters and current characters.

We hope you enjoy our ramblings and will join us for future episodes!

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It's episode 4 of "Superheroes For Dummies"

In this series three friends; a comics novice with an interest in finding out more, a comics related media fan, and an ultra nerd, answer questions about the characters YOU want to know more about.

No question's too big, or too small. This is "Superheroes For Dummies" but no-one's really a dummy, and by the end we'll make everyone a hero.

"Superheroes For Dummies" is hosted by Paul McGuigan, Daniel Belgrave and Steve J. Ray

Please contact us on Twitter:

@PaulDaMac @Dark_Ronin84 @el_steevo

The show is produced and edited by Adam Ray

"Theme Music" by Professor Elemental and Tom Caruana. Please check out professorelemental.com and Teasearecords.com for more information.

Catch the DC Comics News Podcast, Mad Love: The Harley Quinncast, I Am The Night and The Spinner Rack: https://dcnewsnetwork.fireside.fm/

Essential Marvel / DC Podcast, The Indie Comics Spotlight and a whole host of other great shows at https://anchor.fm/comics-in-motion-podcast

This week Mike talks about the 5 issue mini-series about Landonis Balthazar Calrissian (now you see why he shortens it) and his antics set before Empire Strikes Back, involving stealing Palpatine’s prized yacht the “Imperialis”, alien clones, the emperor’s royal guard, more info about Lando’s bestie Lobot and a healthy dose of of Lando’s trademark charm!

The Lando comics were written by Charles Soule, the artist is Alex Maleev and the colourist is Paul Mounts. Issue #1 was released July 2015, issue #5 was October 2015. The trade paperback collection was released January 2016 and the 3-series collection “Heroes For A New Hope” featuring the Princess Leia, Lando & Chewbacca comics was released in November 2016.

Last week Mike spoke about second volume of Darth Vader comics and the week before was the Mace Windu comics. Previous episodes have been about Princess Leia, the Jedi Fallen Order Comic, how Obi-Wan & Anakin almost left the Jedi order, the Rogue One & Solo comics, Captain Phasma, Operation Cinder, how C-3PO got his red arm, Darth Maul beyond The Phantom Menace, Kylo Ren’s red lightsaber crystal and more!

If you have any questions, pointers or just fancy a chat, send Mike an email at [email protected]

Mike is also the host of a podcast called Genuine Chit-Chat where he speaks with a different guest each week about a wide array of topics where no subject is off limits – GCC can be listened to in the same place you’re listening to this show, so there’s no excuse to not check it out!

Chris & Dave of Comics In Motion featured on episode 90 of GCC, plus Chris was on episode 89 of GCC to talk about wrestling and Dave is on episode 90, talking with Max of Mandatory Marvel & DC about the recent DC movies! Chris & Dave of Comics In Motion were on episodes 63 & 75 of GCC together and Mike was on episodes 75 & 100 of Comics In Motion!

Find Mike @GenuineChitChat on Twitter, @Genuine_ChitChat on Instagram and /GenuineChitChat on Facebook!

To coincide with the Superheroes for Dummies episode on Captain Marvel, Chris and Dave decided to cover the pilot for the 1974 TV series, Shazam!

Other Shazam/Captain Marvel episodes from our back catalog:

- Shazam 2019 Movie: https://anchor.fm/comics-in-motion-podcast/episodes/TV--Movie-Reviews-Shazam--2019-eekplp

- Superman/Shazam: The Return of Black Adam Animated Movie: https://anchor.fm/comics-in-motion-podcast/episodes/TV--Movie-Reviews-SupermanShazam-The-Return-of-Black-Adam-2010-eekpi5

Plot Summary:

"Teen" Billy Batson becomes Captain Marvel with a single word (`Shazam!') and helps those in need. A group of kids are "borrowing" cars without considering the consequences.

Review Scores:

IMDB:  7.0/10

Rotten Tomatoes: N/A

Metacritic: N/A

If you want to contact the show please get in contact on our social media channels:

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Welcome to Whats the Topic a podcast where we discuss Superheroes, Comics, Films, Tv and Video games.

This weeks episode me and Luke discuss Black Widow, Ray FIsher, Candyman and Halloween release dates, Batman Prequel TV Series and the Batwoman re-cast.

We also have an in depth discussion surrounding the sequel trilogy of star wars films and whether they are great or bad!

We hope you enjoy our ramblings and will join us for future episodes!

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This week Mike talks about the second volume of the Darth Vader series, named “Shadows And Secrets”, featuring Vader plotting against his own Empire while Thanoth the investigator follows all while intertwined with rogue archaeologist Doctor Aphra and the homicidal droids BT-1 & Triple-Zero!

If you haven’t already, we recommend listening to ep 15 of SWCIC to hear about volume 1 of Darth Vader, plus it’s worth listening to episodes 9 & 13 to hear what Luke & the others are doing at the same time, as Mike will be tackling the Vader Down Star Wars/Vader crossover comic soon too!

The second volume of Darth Vader was written by Kieron Gillen, the artist is Salvador Larroca and the colourist is Edgar Delgado. Issue #7 was released July 2015, issue #12 was November 2015 and the trade paperback collection was released January 2016.

Last week Mike spoke about the Mace Windu comic, the week before was the first volume of Darth Vader comics, before that was the Princess Leia mini series, and shortly before that was the main run of Star Wars comics. Previous episodes have been about the Jedi Fallen Order Comic, how Obi-Wan & Anakin almost left the Jedi order, the Rogue One & Solo comics, Captain Phasma, Operation Cinder, how C-3PO got his red arm, Darth Maul beyond The Phantom Menace, Kylo Ren’s red lightsaber crystal and more!

If you have any questions, pointers or just fancy a chat, send Mike an email at [email protected]

Mike is also the host of a podcast called Genuine Chit-Chat where he speaks with a different guest each week about a wide array of topics where no subject is off limits – GCC can be listened to in the same place you’re listening to this show, so there’s no excuse to not check it out!

Chris & Dave of Comics In Motion featured on episode 90 of GCC, plus Chris was on episode 89 of GCC to talk about wrestling and Dave is on episode 90, talking with Max of Mandatory Marvel & DC about the recent DC movies! Chris & Dave of Comics In Motion were on episodes 63 & 75 of GCC together and Mike was on episodes 75 & 100 of Comics In Motion!

Find Mike @GenuineChitChat on Twitter, @Genuine_ChitChat on Instagram and /GenuineChitChat on Facebook!

This week we a favorite of Chris' and the concluding part of the Nolan Batman trilogy;  The Dark Knight Rises. Starring Christian Bale, Tom Hardy, Anne Hathaway, Gary Oldman, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Marion Cotillard, Morgan Freeman and Michael Caine.

Plot Summary:

Eight years after the Joker's reign of anarchy, Batman, with the help of the enigmatic Catwoman, is forced from his exile to save Gotham City from the brutal guerrilla terrorist Bane.

Review Scores:

IMDB:  8.4/10

Rotten Tomatoes: 87%

Metacritic: 78/100

If you want to contact the show please get in contact on our social media channels:

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