Justice League Universe Podcast

By JL Universe

In this podcast, we analyze each scene of the Warner Brothers DC Films that are part of the Justice League Universe, which started with Man of Steel and expanded with Batman v Superman. We love the de... more

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Justice League Universe Podcast episodes:

June 12, 2016 Batman v Superman - Scene 26 - Daily Planet "Not 1938"
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Scene 26
Clark investigating his Batman story
Press as the Fourth Estate (contrasting with the talking heads Superman montage)
1938
Superman's idealism (Mark Hughes article)
Powerlessness in the major characters
BONUS: Responding to major criticisms of BvS (Part 1) -- starts at about 15:30
Thanks to Alessandro Maniscalco
Transcript of this episode
Man of Steel Answers, Suicide Squadcast, DCU_Club subreddit
...more
36min
June 10, 2016 Batman v Superman - Scenes 24 and 25 - Lex bails Wallace Keefe, Wallace visits Senator Finch
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Scenes 24 and 25 Wallace Keefe's apartment contrasted with Lex's mansion
Lex is "just a man" and Wallace is "half a man"
Quotes about Lex's character (Times of Israel)
Listener question: What's your response to the critiques that Superman is too depressed?
Superman as an introvert (tumblr link)
Thanks to Alessandro Maniscalco for his help on the analysis.
Transcript of the episode
Man of Steel Answers, Suicide Squadcast, DCU_Club subreddit
...more
16min
June 06, 2016 Batman v Superman - Scenes 22 and 23 - Day of the Dead, Superman Montage
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Scenes 22 and 23
Superman's character development during the fire rescue
"Day of the Dead" musical score
Ironic imagery of the godlike Superman taking it in from his couch (joons.tumblr.com)
Superman as glorified first responder
Reference to Superman: Peace on Earth (@superherospot)
The talking heads debate about Superman
Casper Richter's thoughts on Superman's reflection and what we can learn from him
BONUS: Listener questions about the ultimate cut
Thanks to Alessandro Maniscalco for his help on the analysis.
Transcript of the Episode
Man of Steel Answers, Suicide Squadcast, DCU_Club Subreddit
...more
26min
May 28, 2016 Batman v Superman - Scene 21 - Lex's Party
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Scene 21
Clark covering the "let them eat cake" beat.
Who is Prometheus?
Lex's power-based breakdown.
Bruce "can't stay down here."
Clark and Bruce's discussion (Man of Steel Answers analysis).
Clark tails Bruce.
Diana shows up and shows up Bruce (part one).
Thanks to Alessandro Maniscalco for his help with the analysis
Transcript of the episode
Man of Steel Answers, Suicide Squadcast, DCU_Club Subreddit
...more
37min
May 23, 2016 Batman v Superman - Scenes 19 and 20 - Bruce and Alfred "Invited," Bruce's Car
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Scenes 19 and 20
Plot developments from Knyazev's phone data
Why was Lois's scene inserted in the middle of Bruce's morning?
Bruce and Alfred interactions and character development
Bruce is pointed toward Lex Luthor (and the audience is onto him more than Bruce is)
Why does Bruce go through the Batcave before heading out in his civilian car? The Robin Suite and the decrepit Wayne Manor?
Thanks to Alessandro Maniscalco for his help with this analysis.
Transcript of the episode
Man of Steel Answers, Suicide Squadcast
...more
25min
May 19, 2016 Batman v Superman - Scenes 17 and 18 - Wayne Mausoleum, Lois in the Men's Restroom
ALERT: I misspoke in Scene 17 and said Jonathan instead of Thomas Wayne. Please forgive the error.
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Scenes 17 and 18
Why did the filmmakers include several dream or vision sequences?
What is the significance of Bruce's visit to the mausoleum?
What are the main takeaways from Lois's first visit with Secretary Swanwick?
BONUS: How would BvS have been different if it followed the typical three-act blockbuster movie structure?
Thanks to Alessandro Maniscalco for his help with this analysis.
Transcript of the Episode
Man of Steel Answers, Suicide Squadcast, Pulpklatura
...more
30min
May 13, 2016 Batman v Superman - Scene 16 - Senator Finch and the Red Capes
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Scene 16
Luthor and Finch's verbal battle. Why is the dialogue disjointed?
The "Granny's Peach Tea" setup.
When does Lex shift from Plan A to Plan B?
We know about Lex's father, but what about his mother?
What are the thematic interpretations of turning the painting upside down?
BONUS: A list of thematic connections between Man of Steel and BvS.
Thanks to Alessandro Maniscalco for his help with the analysis.
Transcript of the Episode
Man of Steel Answers, Suicide Squadcast, Thesis on Man of Steel
...more
19min
May 09, 2016 Batman v Superman - Scenes 14 and 15 - Underground fighting, Daily Planet pitch meeting
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Scenes 14 and 15
How does the underground fight fit with the falling motif?
What do we learn about Batman's fighting style?
How are we supposed to react to violence in BvS?
What does the Daily Planet pitch meeting tell us about Clark's character arc and the theme of absolute right and wrong?
Why does Lois pursuing the bullet story represent a new version of the Lois/Clark/Superman love triangle?
Transcript of this episode
Man of Steel Answers, Suicide Squadcast, Violence in BvS, Screen Rant Analysis
...more
26min
May 03, 2016 Batman v Superman - Scene 13 - Lex's Wish List
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Scene 13
Returning to the scout ship from Man of Steel
Lex's glory -- manipulating people to get what we wants
Zod's fingerprints and Lex's cherry Jolly Rancher
Possible interpretations of Lex's character
Lex's musical theme
Man of Steel Answers, Suicide Squadcast, Hub City Review of BvS
...more
17min
April 26, 2016 Batman v Superman - Scenes 11 and 12 - Wallace Keefe Vandalism, Daily Planet Reactions
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Scenes 11 and 12
How does Wallace Keefe's vandalism fit with Lex's plans?
What are some ideas behind Superman's statue design?
How does the Daily Planet react to the vandalism and what does it reveal about public sentiment to Superman?
Theme: Power corrupts, but powerlessness can corrupt even more.
Pacing issues: Why were these two scenes inserted into Lex's meeting with the Senators? What are people's pacing complaints for the first third of the movie?
Transcript of the episode
Man of Steel Answers, Suicide Squadcast, Pulpklatura
...more
23min

FAQs about Justice League Universe Podcast:

How many episodes does Justice League Universe Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 189 episodes available.