In our premiere episode of "Brothers of the Half Circle," we explore the ups and downs of DC Comics' cinematic universe in "DC Discourse: The Rise & Fall Of DC On The Big Screen."

We start by taking a look at the history of DC Comics and its impact on popular culture. We then dive into the cinematic universe, examining the successes of Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy and the reactions to Zack Snyder's darker take on Superman in Man of Steel. We also discuss the mixed reception to DC's attempts at building a shared cinematic universe with films like Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and Justice League.

But it's not all bad news for DC fans. We also examine the recent successes of movies like Joker and Wonder Woman, as well as the promising upcoming release of The Flash. We discuss what this film means for the future of DC on the big screen and whether the franchise has the potential to rise again.

Throughout the episode, we explore the reasons behind some of DC's most controversial decisions and discuss the impact they had on the franchise. We also look ahead to what the future holds for DC, examining the studio's plans for its cinematic universe and the upcoming films that are generating buzz.

Join us as we take a deep dive into the world of DC Comics' cinematic universe in "DC Discourse: The Rise & Fall Of DC On The Big Screen."